To become a field operator, you need a high school diploma and some mechanical aptitude. Some vocational schools provide training programs on operating heavy machinery, but most field operators learn on the job. You must have the ability to stick to a strict operating schedule, even during high-stress situations. A field operator often works under the direct supervision of a field manager.

If you are interested in a job related to Field Operator, here are some popular related job searches with the most open positions on ZipRecruiter.

Top Types Of Field Operator Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Field Operator positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

Trabajo Con Alojamiento
Salary range: $43,500 - $59,000
Trabajo Con Alojamiento is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Trabajo Con Alojamiento jobs pay between $43,500 (25th percentile) and $59,000 (75th percentile) annually. There are lots of open positions nationwide for Trabajo Con Alojamiento job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Operador Maquinaria Pesada
Salary range: $31,000 - $37,000
Operador Maquinaria Pesada is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Operador Maquinaria Pesada jobs pay between $31,000 (25th percentile) and $37,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Operador Maquinaria Pesada job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Maquinista
Salary range: $27,000 - $38,000
Maquinista is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Maquinista jobs pay between $27,000 (25th percentile) and $38,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Maquinista job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Temporary Trabajos Por Temporada En Estados Unidos
Salary range: $28,000 - $36,500
Temporary Trabajos Por Temporada En Estados Unidos is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Temporary Trabajos Por Temporada En Estados Unidos jobs pay between $28,000 (25th percentile) and $36,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Temporary Trabajos Por Temporada En Estados Unidos job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Ej
Salary range: $28,000 - $67,500
Ej is a common job search query. Most salaries for Ej jobs pay between $28,000 (25th percentile) and $67,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Ej job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Modelo
Salary range: $43,000 - $90,000
Modelo is a common job search query. Most salaries for Modelo jobs pay between $43,000 (25th percentile) and $90,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Modelo job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Trabajos Que Pagan En Efectivo
Salary range: $34,000 - $46,500
Trabajos Que Pagan En Efectivo is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Trabajos Que Pagan En Efectivo jobs pay between $34,000 (25th percentile) and $46,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Trabajos Que Pagan En Efectivo job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Para Trabajar Empaque
Salary range: $35,500 - $51,000
Para Trabajar Empaque is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Para Trabajar Empaque jobs pay between $35,500 (25th percentile) and $51,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Para Trabajar Empaque job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Trabajo De Concreto
Salary range: $41,500 - $57,000
Trabajo De Concreto is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Trabajo De Concreto jobs pay between $41,500 (25th percentile) and $57,000 (75th percentile) annually. There are plenty of open positions nationwide for Trabajo De Concreto job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Trabajos Mecanico
Salary range: $33,500 - $45,500
Trabajos Mecanico is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Trabajos Mecanico jobs pay between $33,500 (25th percentile) and $45,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Trabajos Mecanico job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

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