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10 of the Most Popular Types of Field Operator Jobs in 2026

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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.

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Top Types Of Field Operator Jobs

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

  • Fuel Tech

    Salary range: $38,000 - $56,000

    Fuel Tech is a common job search query. Most salaries for Fuel Tech jobs pay between $38,000 (25th percentile) and $56,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Fuel Tech job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Vivax

    Salary range: $31,500 - $64,000

    Vivax is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Vivax jobs pay between $31,500 (25th percentile) and $64,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Vivax job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Solids Control Centrifuge

    Salary range: $40,000 - $44,000

    Solids Control Centrifuge is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Solids Control Centrifuge jobs pay between $40,000 (25th percentile) and $44,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Solids Control Centrifuge job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Vessel Traffic Service Operator

    Salary range: $34,000 - $46,000

    Vessel Traffic Service Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Vessel Traffic Service Operator jobs pay between $34,000 (25th percentile) and $46,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Vessel Traffic Service Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Traveling Road Construction

    Salary range: $84,500 - $118,000

    Traveling Road Construction is a typical job search query Most salaries for Traveling Road Construction jobs pay between $84,500 (25th percentile) and $118,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Traveling Road Construction job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Ecology Field Technician

    Salary range: $42,500 - $61,000

    Ecology Field Technician is a typical job search query Most salaries for Ecology Field Technician jobs pay between $42,500 (25th percentile) and $61,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Ecology Field Technician job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Remote Hydraulic Tester

    Salary range: $44,500 - $105,500

    Remote Hydraulic Tester is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Remote Hydraulic Tester jobs pay between $44,500 (25th percentile) and $105,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Remote Hydraulic Tester job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Land Rig

    Salary range: $72,500 - $100,000

    A land rig is a drilling rig used to drill holes onshore rather than offshore and requires a crew to function. The size and function of the rig determine the positions available, but typically there are six people in the crew: rig manager, derrickhand, leasehand, motorhand, driller, and floorhand. Your duties and responsibilities in any of these careers involve cleaning, maintaining, and operating the rig. Drills operate 24 hours a day, so multiple crew members rotate to fill 12-hour shifts. There are additional land rig positions, including truck drivers to transfer material to various locations, managers to oversee production, and oil and gas support staff.

  • Payload Operator

    Salary range: $42,500 - $62,500

    Payload Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Payload Operator jobs pay between $42,500 (25th percentile) and $62,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Payload Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Schlumberger

    Salary range: $34,000 - $40,500

    Schlumberger is a popular job search query. Most salaries for Schlumberger jobs pay between $34,000 (25th percentile) and $40,500 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Schlumberger job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

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