Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers
O*NET Code: 53-7072.00
Education Level
Zone 2 - Some Prep
High school + some training
Description
Tend, control, or operate power-driven, stationary, or portable pumps and manifold systems to transfer gases, oil, other liquids, slurries, or powdered materials to and from various vessels and processes.
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💼 Also Known As
Acid LoaderAcid Pump OperatorAirveyor OperatorBoom Pump OperatorBooster Station OperatorBrewery PumperCaustic Pump OperatorChemical PumperConcrete Boom Pump OperatorConcrete OperatorConcrete Pump OperatorDay Light Relief OperatorFermenting Cellars ReceiverFluid Pump OperatorGas Transfer OperatorGrease and Tallow PumperHydrant Systems OperatorLiquor Bridge OperatorMain Line Station EngineerMonitor Car Operator
⚡ Skills (10)
Operations Monitoring4/100
Monitoring4/100
Operation and Control4/100
Reading Comprehension3/100
Active Listening3/100
Speaking3/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Troubleshooting3/100
Judgment and Decision Making3/100
Time Management3/100
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (7)
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
Facilities management software
0Operational databases
Data base user interface and query software
0Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software
Industrial control software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers → Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders
Transition Difficulty: Easy (78% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (7)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Operations Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Operation and Control
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 4
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Reading Comprehension
Current: 3Target: 3
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Active Listening
Current: 3Target: 3
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Speaking
Current: 3Target: 3
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Critical Thinking
Current: 3Target: 3
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