ONET Occupations » 53-7072.00

Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers

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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Parachute skills

  1. Operate, drive - Things (4.00)
  2. Cut, carve, chisel - Things (4.00)
  3. Finish, restore, preserve - Things (4.00)
  4. Pay attention to details - Data (3.96)
  5. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.95)
  6. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.95)
  7. Copy - Data (3.81)
  8. Set up, assemble - Things (3.71)
  9. Use my intuition - Data (3.63)
  10. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.58)
  11. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.50)
  12. Listen - People (3.50)
  13. Communicate well, in person - People (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Operation Monitoring (3.88)
  2. Monitoring (3.50)
  1. Problem Sensitivity (3.63)
  2. Perceptual Speed (3.63)
  3. Oral Comprehension (3.50)
  4. Oral Expression (3.50)
  5. Near Vision (3.50)
  1. Stress Tolerance (4.51)
  2. Dependability (4.27)
  3. Cooperation (4.03)
  4. Self Control (3.99)
  5. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.97)
  6. Attention to Detail (3.96)
  7. Concern for Others (3.95)
  8. Leadership (3.58)
  9. Integrity (3.55)
  10. Initiative (3.50)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (4.20)
  2. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.05)
  3. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (4.01)
  4. Controlling Machines and Processes (4.00)
  5. Processing Information (3.87)
  6. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.81)
  7. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.81)
  8. Documenting/Recording Information (3.79)
  9. Handling and Moving Objects (3.71)
  10. Performing General Physical Activities (3.69)
  11. Getting Information (3.56)
  12. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.55)
  1. Inspect Material Moving Equipment (4.20)
  2. Signal Directions Or Warnings To Coworkers (4.05)
  3. Use Laboratory Equipment (4.00)
  4. Operate Cleaning Equipment (4.00)
  5. Operate Power Driven Pumps (4.00)
  6. Use Two-Way Radio Or Mobile Phone (4.00)
  7. Operate Water Treatment Equipment (4.00)
  8. Use Hand Or Power Tools (4.00)
  9. Operate Gas, Petroleum, Or Power Distribution Equipment (4.00)
  10. Operate Petroleum Pumping Equipment (4.00)
  11. Monitor Production Machinery/Equipment Operation To Detect Problems (3.81)
  12. Maintain Production Or Work Records (3.79)
  13. Load Or Unload Material Or Workpiece Into Machinery (3.71)
  14. Collect Samples For Testing (3.71)