Meter Reader
Read and record electricity, water, and gas meters on homes and businesses.
Head Pumper
Operate pumps and equipment to produce flow of oil in the oil fields. Also known as Pumper, Head, Well Head Pumper
Operates pumps and auxiliary equipment to produce artificial flow of oil or gas from wells in oil field: Starts pumps and opens valves to pump oil from wells into storage tanks. Starts compressor engines and diverts oil from storage tanks into compressor units and auxiliary equipment to recover natural gas from oil. Opens valves to return compressed gas to bottoms of specified wells to repressurize them and force oil to surface. Operates engines and pumping units from central powerplant to shut off wells according to production schedule and to switch flow of oil into unfilled storage tanks. Reads tank gauges and pump meters, and keeps production records. May supervise OIL PUMPERS and other workers engaged in producing oil from wells. May repair gas and oil meters and gauges [INSTRUMENT MECHANIC].
Personality Traits
Detail Oriented: You pay close attention to all the little details.
Flexible: You're open to change and think variety is the spice of life.
Trustworthy: You are known for your personal integrity and honesty.
Salary and Education
How much does a
Head Pumper make?
Nationally: $25,000 – $62,000
Main education level: Certificate
source: US Dept of Labor
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