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Hot Oil Operator Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Responsible for Startup, Shutdown, and operating gas compression equipment. * Maintains pipeline ... Performs minor maintenance on rotating equipment (e.g., belts, hot valves, fans, etc.) * Maintains ...

Select Water Solutions' CDL Driver is responsible for safely operating a variety of commercial vehicles and specialized oilfield equipment, including winch trucks, hydro vac units, hot oilers, and ...

CDL Driver

Greeley, CO · On-site

$27 - $32/hr

Select Water Solutions' CDL Driver is responsible for safely operating a variety of commercial vehicles and specialized oilfield equipment, including winch trucks, hydro vac units, hot oilers, and ...

Field Technician with CDL

Watkins, CO · On-site

$25 - $32.50/hr

We operate a privately owned and operated company built on the core values of stewardship ... Oil & Gas Facility Maintenance: Perform manual labor that includes vessel filter swap-outs, deep ...

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Field Technician with CDL

Watkins, CO · On-site

$25 - $32.50/hr

We operate a privately owned and operated company built on the core values of stewardship ... Oil & Gas Facility Maintenance: Perform manual labor that includes vessel filter swap-outs, deep ...

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How much do hot oil operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for hot oil operator in Colorado is $26.84, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.01 and $24.89 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a hot oil operator do?

A Hot Oil Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining hot oil trucks used in the oil and gas industry. They transport heated oil or fluids to maintain or improve the flow in pipelines, wells, and other equipment. This job involves monitoring temperatures, pressures, and ensuring the safe operation of equipment. Operators must follow strict safety procedures and may work in various weather conditions. Strong attention to detail and mechanical skills are essential for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a hot oil operator?

A Hot Oil Operator needs a solid understanding of oilfield operations, equipment maintenance, and safety protocols, usually supported by a high school diploma or equivalent and relevant on-the-job experience. Familiarity with hot oil units, pumps, pressure testing equipment, and certifications such as HAZMAT or CDL licenses are often required. Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective communication with field teams make someone excel in this position. These skills ensure safe and efficient job performance while minimizing downtime and maintaining regulatory compliance in hazardous environments.

What cities in Colorado are hiring for Hot Oil Operator jobs?

Cities in Colorado with the most Hot Oil Operator job openings:

Infographic showing various Hot Oil Operator job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 7% Nights. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $55,833 per year, or $26.8 per hour.

Field Technician, Greeley Midstream

Phillips 66

Greeley, CO • On-site

$81K - $114K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.


Phillips 66 rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 89 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

48th of 87 rated oil and gas companies


Job description

Phillips 66 & YOU - Together we can fuel the future
The Field Technician is responsible for operational, mechanical, and instrument\electrical functions, such as inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and replacement of equipment to ensure safe and reliable operations. This work includes such activities as supervising/directing field crews, maintaining pipelines in compliance with contracts, regulations, and safety considerations, coordinating with on-site contractors, and ensuring cost effective and safe operations. Employee(s) in this position may have some environmental or safety activities associated with their responsibilities. The Field Technician will be working and traveling between the booster stations in the Greeley, CO area.
*This position requires the successful completion of an online assessment. If you meet the required qualifications of the position, a link to complete the assessment will be emailed to you immediately after your completed application is received. Please check your spam folder if you do not see the email.
The assessment must be completed within 7 days of your application date OR prior to the job posting expiration date, whichever is earlier. The job posting expiration date is listed at the bottom of this job posting. Your assessment results will be valid for one year.
What You'll Do
  • Conducts routine inspection of equipment and facilities (equipment health, security, AVO- Audio, Visual, Olfactory), operation of liquid handling systems, and operation of dehydration systems.
  • Conducts pipeline pigging, hydrate management, etc.
  • Responsible for Startup, Shutdown, and operating gas compression equipment.
  • Maintains pipeline ROW such as markers, signs, and vegetation, exposures.
  • Performs minor maintenance on rotating equipment (e.g., belts, hot valves, fans, etc.)
  • Maintains records in accordance with Pipeline regulatory requirements.
  • Conducts routine inspection, calibration and repair of meter and associated equipment (meter tube/plates, ultrasonic meter, flow computer).
  • Performs maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment such as block valves, control valves, air compressors, manual valve actuators, etc.
  • Performs maintenance and repair of and fixed equipment such as filters (all types), strainers, dehydration systems, etc.
  • Conducts routine inspection, such as transmitters, switches, fire eyes, hazardous gas detection, level detection, etc.
  • Operate PLC, HMI equipment, software, pipeline valves and actuators.
  • Maintain and repair motor control equipment.
  • Operation and maintenance of compression equipment and pumps.

What You'll Bring - Required
  • Legally authorized to work in the job posting country.
  • High School Diploma or GED or greater
  • Have and maintain a valid driver's license.
  • Willing and able to with or without reasonable accommodations:
    • Lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
    • Occasionally exerts pulling force of 130 pounds.
    • Regularly stoops, squats, kneels, and crouches for durations up to 30 minutes.
    • Works safely near large, hot, high-speed machines.
    • Work inside gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat, and humidity.
    • Work in loud environment
    • To remain on-call, as needed
    • To work shift schedule, including, but not limited to days, nights, weekend, holidays, rotating shift
    • Periodically pulls/pushes doors open to move around the gas plant.
    • Occasionally may climb A-frame ladders.

What Makes You Stand Out - Preferred
  • Completion of Tech school program
  • Work experience in Pipeline maintenance or operation and natural gas compression
  • 3 or more years of oil and gas operations experience

Compensation Range
This position has a base salary range of $81,000 - $114,400.
At Phillips 66, we are committed to pay transparency and competitive, equitable compensation. Each role is assigned a salary grade with a defined pay range, benchmarked against industry peers. Where a candidate offer falls within the posted range depends on the candidate's experience, skills, and alignment with the role's requirements. Offers are made to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness. Our compensation programs are designed to reward performance and support career growth.
Midstream
The Phillips 66 Midstream business is a safe, reliable, and trusted provider for the movement, storage, gathering, and processing of liquid or gas energy via pipelines or terminals. We are an industry leader in logistics and operate or manage more than 70,000 miles of pipelines that transport crude oil from oil fields to refineries and finished products from refineries to storage terminals. We operate 39 terminals that supply finished products to consumer gas stations, as well as crude oil and NGL storage terminals and NGL fractionation facilities. Our capabilities include extensive natural gas gathering and processing operations, enhancing our wellhead-to-market strategy. We also provide the connectivity between the various Phillips 66 business units.
Total Rewards
At Phillips 66, providing access to high quality programs and care for you and your family is important to us. Maintaining a culture of well-being - physical, emotional, social, and financial - is essential for a high-performing organization. When we are at our best, we are poised to deliver exceptional results - personally and professionally. Benefits for certain eligible, full-time employees include:
  • Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
  • 8% 401k company match
  • Cash Balance Account pension
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
  • Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services

Learn more about Phillips 66 Total Rewards.
Phillips 66 has more than 140 years of experience in providing the energy that enables people to dream bigger and go farther, faster. We are committed to improving lives, and that is our promise to our employees and our communities. We are sustained by the backgrounds and experiences of our diverse teams, which reflect who we are, the environment we create and how we work together. We have been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign, U.S. Department of Labor and the Military Times for our continued commitment to inclusive practices and policies in the hiring and retention of those in the LGBTQ+ community and military veterans. Our company is built on values of safety, honor and commitment. We call our cultural mindset Our Energy in Action, which we define through four simple, intuitive behaviors: We work for the greater good, cultivate an environment of trust, seek different perspectives and pursue excellence.
Learn more about Phillips 66 and how we are working to meet the world's energy needs today and tomorrow, by visiting phillips66.com.
To be considered:
In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of 09/02/2026.
Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a)(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Phillips 66 is an Equal Opportunity Employer
About Us
At Phillips 66, our Business Professionals deliver the highest levels of service excellence to meet critical business needs in alignment with corporate goals and strategies. Our Business Professional Career Areas covers Commercial, Marketing & Specialties and our Corporate Staffs organizations including Finance/Accounting, Information Technology, Communications, Procurement, Real Estate and Facilities, Human Resources, Legal and Administration.
Through a combination of on-the-job assignments, technical training and mentoring, employees have opportunities to advance from entry level to become strong individual contributors, technical experts, or people leaders.

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