Derrick Hand Career

*A job as a Derrick Hand falls under the broader career category of Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas : Rig derrick equipment and operate pumps to circulate mud or fluid through drill hole.


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Derrick Operators, Oil and Ga Career

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Some High School usually needed for this career