Career fit quiz

Is Wellhead Pumper the Right Career for You?

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

Statement 1 of 8I like working independently
Statement 2 of 8I enjoy driving and being outdoors
Statement 3 of 8I’m reliable and organized
Statement 4 of 8I have oilfield experience
Statement 5 of 8I don’t mind on-call duty
Statement 6 of 8I’m safety-minded
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about Under 5 years of experience training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $69,960 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Wellhead pumpers operate power-driven pumps and equipment that move oil, gas and water from wells, checking production, adjusting equipment and keeping records.

  • Check wells on a daily route
  • Gauge tanks and record production
  • Adjust pumps, chokes and timers
  • Inspect for leaks and spills
  • Perform minor maintenance

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