Washout Laborer
Aerotek
Posted Friday, April 10, 2026
Posting ID: JP-005951943
Job Title: Washout Technician
Job Description
This role supports oil and gas operations by performing washout, tank cleaning, and general labor activities at frac locations and pump stations. You will work both day and night 12-hour shifts in an outdoor environment, handling equipment set-up and teardown, monitoring tanks, and assisting with a variety of construction-related tasks to ensure safe and efficient site operations.
Responsibilities
- Work on frac locations and remain stationed at pump stations as assigned.
- Monitor tanks throughout the shift to ensure safe and efficient operation.
- Set up and take down equipment at job sites, including hoses, pumps, and related tools.
- Load, unload, and identify materials, machinery, and tools, and distribute them to appropriate locations according to project plans and specifications.
- Store, stack, and organize materials to maintain a clean and orderly work area.
- Tend to pumps and generators, including basic checks and monitoring during operation.
- Clean and prepare construction and work sites to eliminate possible hazards.
- Operate hand and power tools safely and in accordance with company procedures.
- Perform tank cleaning and washout activities, including work in confined spaces when required and appropriately authorized.
- Support general construction and yard labor tasks as needed, such as site cleanup, basic landscaping tasks, and material handling.
- Follow all safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment at all times.
- Communicate clearly with supervisors and team members about job progress, safety concerns, and equipment status.
- Work extended hours, including 12-hour shifts and 75+ hours per week, and remain mentally alert for the entire shift.
- Assist equipment operators and other crew members to complete projects on schedule and in line with quality and safety standards.
Essential Skills
- Minimum of 6 months of experience in the oil and gas industry.
- General labor experience, preferably in oil and gas, construction, or related fields.
- Knowledge of construction machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Ability to safely load, unload, move, and stack materials, machinery, and tools.
- Ability to operate hand and power tools in a safe and efficient manner.
- Capability to work in confined spaces when required, following all safety protocols.
- Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and long shifts.
- High attention to detail with a strong focus on safety.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to thrive and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Physical ability to sit, stand, walk, lift materials up to 100 lbs, carry, push, pull, and perform repetitive wrist and hand movements throughout a 12-hour shift.
- Ability to maintain rapid mental coordination and remain mentally alert for the entire shift.
- Adequate vision for close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Why Work Here?
Join a field-based team that values safety, teamwork, and reliability in a fast-paced oil and gas environment. You will gain hands-on experience with industrial equipment, expand your skills in construction and energy operations, and work alongside experienced professionals who support your development. The schedule offers the opportunity to build significant hours in a condensed workweek, and the role provides a clear path to grow your career in heavy industry and field operations.
Work Environment
This position is entirely field-based and outdoors, working on oil and gas sites around the clock. You will work 12-hour shifts, typically 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., on a rotating schedule of 4 days on and 4 days off, with the potential to work 12–14 hour shifts and more than 75 hours per week when required. The work involves exposure to varying weather conditions, noise, heavy equipment, and active construction and frac sites. You will regularly handle materials and equipment, operate or work near pumps and generators, and perform tasks in confined spaces when needed and properly authorized. The dress code requires practical work attire, including jeans, a work shirt, and steel-toe boots, along with any additional personal protective equipment provided or required on site. Lodging is not provided for orientation or day-to-day work, so you must be prepared to commute or arrange your own accommodations.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Cambridge, OH.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $16.00 - $17.00/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 Cambridge,OH.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 2026.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
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.
Contact Information
Email: bxander@aerotek.com
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