Job Description

Aerotek is hiring for a Water Operator with WEEKLY PAY!

DAY & NIGHT SHIFT

$16-$19/HR

Job Description

The Water Operator supports oil and gas field operations by monitoring water systems on active frac sites and ensuring equipment runs safely and efficiently. This role is tied to the Reynoldsville, PA and works on sites between Cranberry and Butler with a focus on areas such as Zelienople and toward Dubois. The position requires flexibility to work both day and night 12-hour shifts, including weekends, and typically involves 60–90 hours per week with work weeks.

Responsibilities

• Staff active frac locations and remain stationed at pump stations throughout the shift.
• Monitor tanks continuously to ensure proper levels, flow, and safe operation.
• Set up and take down pumps, hoses, tanks, and related equipment according to site plans and safety procedures.
• Load, unload, and identify materials, machinery, and tools, and distribute them to appropriate locations based on project plans and specifications.
• Store and stack materials safely and in an organized manner to support efficient field operations.
• Tend to pumps and generators, including starting, stopping, monitoring performance, and reporting any issues.
• Clean and prepare construction and field sites to eliminate possible hazards and maintain a safe work area.
• Operate hand and power tools as needed to support water transfer, construction, and general labor tasks.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 6 months of experience in the oil and gas industry.
• General labor experience with the ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods.
• Knowledge of construction machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Experience in construction.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in the energy or construction industry is a plus.
• Background in landscaping, equipment operation, or yard work is beneficial.
• Comfort working on oil and gas frac sites and in outdoor industrial environments.
• Ability to operate pumps, generators, and related field equipment safely and efficiently.
• Willingness to participate in a training period that includes shadowing a lead operator for approximately one week.
• Readiness to travel between field sites tied to the Athens yard, including locations between Cranberry.
• Openness to ride-sharing arrangements to and from work sites when available.
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules, including potential work up to seven days per week.

Why Work Here?

The organization offers a long-term opportunity in a high-demand industry with extensive overtime potential. Once hired directly, employees receive full benefits, boot reimbursement, and may be eligible for a company vehicle and gas card. The team supports new hires with hotel accommodations during initial onboarding and provides structured on-the-job training through shadowing experienced operators. The culture emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliability, with additional paid time built into shifts to cover safety meetings and shift transitions. Flexible ride-sharing options may be available, helping to simplify commuting to remote field locations.

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

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 29, 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.

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