Career fit quiz

Is Derrick Operator the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the derrick operator career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the derrick operator job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I’m comfortable at heights
Statement 2 of 8I want good pay without a degree
Statement 3 of 8I can handle rotations away from home
Statement 4 of 8I like teamwork
Statement 5 of 8I don’t mind hard work
Statement 6 of 8I want to become a driller
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about Under 5 years of rig experience training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $58,620 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Derrick operators in oil and gas rig and operate pumps and equipment, handle pipe from the monkeyboard high on the derrick, and maintain the drilling fluid system.

  • Handle pipe from the monkeyboard
  • Mix and condition drilling mud
  • Test mud weight and properties
  • Maintain mud pumps and solids control
  • Inspect derrick equipment

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