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Job Description


	Assemble or repair oil field equipment using hand and power tools. Perform other tasks as needed.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Little or no previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, a person can become a waiter or waitress even if he/she has never worked before.

	Education: Some of these occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate.

	Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few days to a few months of training. Usually, an experienced worker could show you how to do the job.

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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Roustabouts, Oil and Gas
Support Activities for Mining	39,330
Oil and Gas Extraction	5,620
Utility System Construction	4,740
Other Specialty Trade Contractors	830
Rental and Leasing Services (5322, 5323, and 5324 only)	420
Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil	310
Truck Transportation	310
Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers	280
Machinery Manufacturing (3331, 3332, 3334, and 3339 only)	270
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services	240

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