Water Operator

Location: $16-20/hr Weekly Pay

Location: Some Travel Required

Schedule: 6–7 days/week, ~60–80 hours/week

Industry: Oil & Gas – Water Transfer

Employment Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Opportunity

About the Role

This is a high‑demand, high‑opportunity position for individuals who aren’t afraid of long hours, outdoor work, and a fast‑paced environment. Water Operators support critical water transfer operations on oil and gas sites. Work continues in all weather conditions, and candidates must be flexible for both day and night shifts. Per diem opportunities may be available depending on the assignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and lay 6" and 10" poly, yellow mine, and aluminum water transfer lines
• Monitor pumps, tanks, lines, and other field equipment
• Operate hand and power tools safely and effectively
• Ensure frac tanks maintain proper water levels for site operations
• Perform general labor tasks related to water transfer
• Conduct field inspections to identify and resolve leaks or system issues

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum 6 months of oil & gas experience (roustabout, water transfer, rig up/rig down)
• At least 6 months of outdoor or construction experience
• Proficiency with hand and power tools
• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience in oil & gas or 6+ years of related work (construction, manufacturing, landscaping, etc.)
• Mechanically inclined with strong problem‑solving skills
• Ability to provide steel‑toe boots within the first week (required for safety compliance)

Why Join Us

This role offers a genuine pathway for career advancement. Many contractors who started in this position just a few years ago are now supervisors and team leads. The company provides a supportive environment for growth along with medical, dental, and vision benefits.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Washington, PA.

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $18.00/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 Washington,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 12, 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.