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Water Treatment Operator – Position Overview
We are hiring Water Treatment Operators to support water movement and treatment for oilfield frac operations. This is a physically active, outdoor role with long shifts, steady overtime, and clear opportunities for advancement.
Schedule & Pay
- Day Shift: 6 AM start — $20/hr
- Night Shift: 6 PM start — $22/hr
- Shifts run 14+ hours with built‑in overlap
- Five‑day workweek
- Days off rotate every three weeks (Fri/Sat → transition → Tues/Wed → transition → Sun/Mon)
- Significant overtime available every week
Core Responsibilities
- Move, set up, and retrieve poly pipe and lay‑flat hose
- Operate and monitor transfer pumps, generators, and related equipment
- Track water movement and job data using a tablet or iPad
- Collect water samples, perform basic testing, and document results
- Assist with spill response, containment, and clean‑up activities
- Follow all DOT, OSHA, and company safety procedures
- Communicate effectively with crew members using radios, signals, and phones
- Support equipment cleaning, maintenance, and job setup/tear‑down
Candidate Requirements
- Experience in general labor, construction, warehouse, manufacturing, or agriculture
- Strong work ethic and ability to handle long, physically demanding shifts
- Mechanical aptitude preferred
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Consistent work history with no frequent job changes
Schedule & Pay
- Day Shift: 6 AM start — $20/hr
- Night Shift: 6 PM start — $22/hr
- Shifts run 14+ hours with built‑in overlap
- Five‑day workweek
- Days off rotate every three weeks (Fri/Sat → transition → Tues/Wed → transition → Sun/Mon)
- Significant overtime available every week
Work Environment
- Report to the shop daily for safety meetings and job planning
- Travel with your crew to the job site
- Work outdoors on frac pads or across ROW areas
- Paid from arrival at the shop until return at end of shift
Why This Role Stands Out
- Reliable, high overtime earning potential
- Consistent scheduling
- Active, outdoor work environment
- Full training provided (DOT, OSHA, safety)
- Strong team‑based culture
- Clear path for skill development and long‑term growth
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Lupton, CO.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
This is a fully onsite position in Fort Lupton,CO.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jul 22, 2026.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Posting ID: JP-006142622
