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How much do operating jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for operating in Bessemer, AL is $21.58, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.75 and $24.71 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Operating vs Maintenance?

AspectOperatingMaintenance
Required credentialsTraining in equipment operation, safety certificationsTechnical certifications, repair training
Work environmentProduction floors, factories, plantsWorkshops, repair sites, plant areas
Employer usageOperators run machinery dailyMaintenance staff service and repair equipment
Common search intentHow to operate machineryHow to maintain or repair equipment

Operating involves running and controlling machinery or equipment during production, focusing on daily operation and safety. Maintenance centers on repairing, servicing, and ensuring equipment functions properly over time. Both roles are essential in industrial settings but differ in responsibilities and skill sets.

What is an example of an operations job?

An example of an operations job is a Operations Manager, who oversees daily business activities, manages staff, and ensures efficient processes. These roles often require skills in logistics, problem-solving, and familiarity with tools like enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

What cities near Bessemer, AL are hiring for Operating jobs?

Cities near Bessemer, AL with the most Operating job openings:

Infographic showing various Operating job openings in Bessemer, AL as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, and 5% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $44,881 per year, or $21.6 per hour.

Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

Birmingham, AL โ€ข On-site

Fastaff Travel Nursing
Recruiting and Staffing Servicesย โ€ขย 201 - 500 employees

Contractor

Posted 12 days ago


Job description

Fastaff Travel Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Birmingham, Alabama.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: OR - Operating Room
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 09/28/2026
  • Duration: 16 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

As an Operating Room Nurse, or OR RN, you'll be responsible for patient care in the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases of a patient's surgical experience. OR RN job duties include patient education, circulating and/or scrubbing, and working closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists during and after surgical procedures.

Fastaff Travel Nursing Job ID #2183540. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Operating Room

About Fastaff Travel Nursing

More than two decades ago, Fastaff pioneered the practice of Rapid Responseยฎ travel nurse staffing. Since then, the company has grown to become the leading provider of urgent and crucial temporary registered nurses to help hospitals provide continuous, high-quality patient care, while offering premium pay to registered nurses. In partnering with many of the nationโ€™s largest and most prestigious healthcare facilities as well as small community hospitals, Fastaff provides enriching employment opportunities to RNs while also providing the highest pay in the industry to meet acute staffing needs and provide unparalleled patient care.

Fastaffยฎ Travel Nursing is an equal opportunity employer.