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What is a pneumatic jack operator and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a pneumatic jack operator. For example, did you know that they make an average of $16.98 an hour? That's $35,312 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 7% and produce 56,900 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScorePneumatic Jack OperatorUS Average
Salary
2.8

Avg. Salary $35,312

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
6.9

Growth rate 7%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
7.7
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 2.25%

Asian 1.22%

Black or African American 9.40%

Hispanic or Latino 19.34%

Unknown 4.21%

White 63.59%

Gender

female 8.28%

male 91.72%

Age - 39
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 39
Stress level
6.9

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.5

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
4.4

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Pneumatic jack operator career paths

Key steps to become a pneumatic jack operator

  1. Explore pneumatic jack operator education requirements

    Most common pneumatic jack operator degrees

    High School Diploma

    58.6 %

    Diploma

    19.0 %

    Bachelor's

    10.3 %
  2. Start to develop specific pneumatic jack operator skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Pallets82.66%
    Load Trucks17.34%
  3. Complete relevant pneumatic jack operator training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New pneumatic jack operators learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a pneumatic jack operator based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real pneumatic jack operator resumes.
  4. Research pneumatic jack operator duties and responsibilities

    • Manage bi-weekly payroll using QuickBooks.
    • Perform specialized production line and quality control duties in a professional production environment specializing in plastic extrusion.
    • Operate electric pallet jack to deliver freight to different locations in warehouse
    • Perform specialized production line and quality control duties in a professional production environment specializing in plastic extrusion.
  5. Apply for pneumatic jack operator jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a pneumatic jack operator job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average pneumatic jack operator salary

The average pneumatic jack operator salary in the United States is $35,312 per year or $17 per hour. Pneumatic jack operator salaries range between $29,000 and $42,000 per year.

Average pneumatic jack operator salary
$35,312 Yearly
$16.98 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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