Onsite Vacuum Operator

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 57,859,000 - 62,268,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance available

Weekly pay

Home every night

Referral bonus programs

Attendance bonus programs

Holiday and vacation pay

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is seeking an Onsite Vacuum Operator for an oil and gas client serving Wheeling, WV and surrounding areas. This full-time field position operates vacuum and water-based equipment at active well sites, outdoors in all weather, and follows an 8 on/4 off rotation with 12-hour shifts.

Candidates with oil and gas field experience, ability to lift 50 pounds, and a valid driver’s license preferred will join a safety‑driven team.

Qualifications

• Oil and gas field experience preferred.
• Experience operating vacuum equipment or related field equipment is a plus.
• Ability to work independently in an outdoor field service environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate vacuum trucks and related field equipment at oil and gas well sites.
• Support drill-out, flowback, water management, and well site operations.
• Handle and work with water during field operations.
• Safely operate and monitor equipment throughout shifts.
• Assist with loading, unloading, transferring and managing water and other materials.
• Perform routine equipment checks and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Follow all oil and gas safety procedures and site requirements.
• Work around heavy equipment and active well sites.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and work a 12-hour shift.
• Communicate effectively with supervision and crews.

Skills

Field safety

Physical stamina

Outdoor work

Communication

Tools

Vacuum equipment

Water transfer equipment

Pumps

Job description

Onsite Vacuum Operator – Oil & Gas

Location: Wheeling, WV & Surrounding Areas
Pay: $21/hour
Schedule: 6:00 AM-6:00 PM OR 6:00 PM-6:00 AM
Rotation: 8 Days On / 4 Days Off
Job Type: Full-Time | Field Position
Home Every Night

Express Employment Professionals is seeking a dependable Onsite Vacuum Operator for a local oil and gas company serving Wheeling, WV and surrounding areas. This full-time field position is ideal for candidates with experience in oil and gas, well sites, vacuum operations, water transfer, flowback, drill-out operations, or industrial field service.

The Onsite Vacuum Operator will work at active oil and gas well sites, operating vacuum and water-based equipment and supporting field operations. This is a physically demanding outdoor position requiring the ability to work long shifts in changing weather conditions while maintaining a strong focus on job site safety and equipment operation.

Onsite Vacuum Operator Responsibilities

• Operate vacuum trucks, vacuum equipment, water-based equipment, and related field equipment at oil and gas well sites.
• Support drill-out, flowback, water management, and well site operations.
• Handle and work extensively with water during oil and gas field operations.
• Safely operate and monitor equipment throughout assigned shifts.
• Assist with loading, unloading, transferring, and managing water and other materials.
• Perform routine equipment checks and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Follow all oil and gas industry safety procedures, site‑specific requirements, and company policies.
• Work safely around heavy equipment, active well sites, vehicles, hoses, and industrial machinery.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and remain physically active throughout a 12‑hour shift.
• Work independently while communicating effectively with supervisors and field crews.

Onsite Vacuum Operator Qualifications

• Previous oil and gas industry experience preferred.
• Experience operating vacuum equipment, vacuum trucks, water transfer equipment, pumps, hoses, or similar industrial field equipment is a plus.
• Experience with well site operations, flowback, drill‑out, water management, or production operations preferred.
• Ability to work independently in an outdoor field service environment.
• Must be willing to travel to Wheeling, WV and surrounding oil and gas job sites as needed.
• Ability to work 12‑hour shifts on an 8‑days‑on/4‑days‑off rotation.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding work.
• Strong commitment to workplace and job‑site safety.
• Valid driver's license preferred.

Working Conditions

This is an active oil and gas field position and requires employees to:

• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Work around water, mud, dirt, heavy equipment, machinery, and industrial operations.
• Stand, walk, bend, climb, and perform physical labor throughout the shift.
• Work 12‑hour day or night shifts.
• Wear required PPE, including steel‑toe boots.
• Successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screen.

Benefits

• $21/hour
• Weekly pay
• Health insurance available
• Holiday and vacation pay
• Referral bonus programs
• Attendance bonus programs
• Home every night
• No fees for job seekers

Job ID: B222