Career fit quiz

Is Pump Operator the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the pump 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 pump operator job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I like working alone
Statement 2 of 8I like outdoor work
Statement 3 of 8I like machines
Statement 4 of 8I can be on call
Statement 5 of 8I’m reliable
Statement 6 of 8I don’t need a degree
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about Months on the job training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $61,770 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Pump system operators, refinery operators and gaugers, and wellhead pumpers operate pumps, valves and equipment that move liquids or gases.

  • Run pumps
  • Gauge tanks
  • Check wells
  • Do basic maintenance
  • Monitor flow

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