About this opportunity
Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East lists this Onsite Vacuum Operator opportunity in wheeling, West Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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
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Worksite address
wheeling, WV, 26003, US
Who can apply
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