Yard Hand - Oilfield Services

Legacy Staffing; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Staffing is seeking a motivated Yard Hand for an oilfield services client in Bakersfield, CA. This entry-level role is fast-paced and physically demanding, supporting the handling, preparation, and inspection of oilfield tubular products.

It offers an entry point into the oil and gas industry with opportunities for advancement into inspection and equipment operation roles. You will handle pipe, maintain the yard, assist with NDT prep, and support loading of materials.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; oilfield or labor experience is a plus.
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-production, team-oriented environment.
• Willingness to learn new skills and advance within the company.

Responsibilities

• Pipe Handling & Preparation: Clean, move, and position pipe to prepare for inspection, coating, or loading; assist with staging materials for production and inspection crews.
• Yard Maintenance: Organize pipe racks and maintain orderly yard conditions; stack and secure pipe using appropriate materials.
• Inspection & Quality Support: Assist inspection crews with preparation for non-destructive testing (NDT); support quality control efforts.
• Loading & Equipment Support: Assist with loading/unloading materials; support forklift and crane operations when needed.
• Safety Compliance: Follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE; work safely around heavy equipment and active job sites.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

Job Title: Yard Hand (Oilfield Services)

Location: Bakersfield, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time/Temp-to-Hire

Position Overview

Legacy Staffing is seeking a motivated and hardworking Yard Hand on behalf of an oilfield services client. This is an entry-level, fast-paced, and physically demanding role supporting the handling, preparation, and inspection of oilfield tubular products such as drill pipe, tubing, and casing. This position offers a strong entry point into the oil and gas industry, with opportunities for advancement into inspection and equipment operation roles.

Key Responsibilities

Pipe Handling & Preparation

• Clean, move, and position pipe to prepare for inspection, coating, or loading
• Assist with staging materials for production and inspection crews

Yard Maintenance

• Organize pipe racks and maintain orderly yard conditions
• Stack and secure pipe using appropriate materials and methods
• Support general yard upkeep and cleanliness

Inspection & Quality Support

• Assist inspection crews with preparation for non-destructive testing (NDT)
• Support quality control efforts to ensure materials meet standards

Loading & Equipment Support

• Assist with loading and unloading materials using manual labor or equipment
• Support forklift and crane operations when needed (training provided where applicable)

Safety Compliance

• Follow all company safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Work safely around heavy equipment, machinery, and active job sites

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; oilfield or labor experience is a plus
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-production, team-oriented environment
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with crew members and supervisors
• Willingness to learn new skills and advance within the company

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Physically demanding role requiring lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling materials
• Long periods of standing, walking, and manual labor
• Work schedules may include 10–12 hour shifts, weekends, and extended hours
• Outdoor and shop environments with exposure to weather, dust, and heavy equipment

Growth Opportunities

• Hands-on training in non-destructive testing (NDT) methods (e.g., magnetic particle, blacklight inspection)
• Potential advancement into inspection, equipment operation, or supervisory roles

Legacy Staffing is proud to connect hardworking individuals with career-building opportunities in the energy sector.