O*NET-SOC 47-5013.00

Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas

Operate equipment to increase oil flow from producing wells or to remove stuck pipe, casing, tools, or other obstructions from drilling wells. Includes fishing-tool technicians.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Operations Monitoring2.B.3.g4.007/2013
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.7507/2013
Operation and Control2.B.3.h3.7507/2013
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.6207/2013
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.3807/2013
Troubleshooting2.B.3.k3.3807/2013

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.14.007/2013
Control Precision1.A.2.b.14.007/2013
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.34.007/2013
Multilimb Coordination1.A.2.b.23.7507/2013
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.6207/2013
Hearing Sensitivity1.A.4.b.13.507/2013

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Maintain and perform safety inspections on equipment and tools.Core4907/2013
Operate controls that raise derricks or level rigs.Core4907/2013
Listen to engines, rotary chains, or other equipment to detect faulty operations or unusual well conditions.Core4807/2013
Prepare reports of services rendered, tools used, or time required, for billing purposes.Core4807/2013
Install pressure-control devices onto wellheads.Core4907/2013

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic7.011/2023
Conventional4.1711/2023
Investigative2.5511/2023
Enterprising1.8411/2023
Social1.1711/2023
Artistic1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.