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Jersey Mike's Subs

Assistant Manager

Cedar Rapids, IA

$15 - $18.50/hr

Work together with the line team to prepare cold and hot subs to customer specifications, while ... Experience: * Management: 1 year (Preferred) This website is not operated by Jersey Mike ...

Granite Construction

Plant Superintendent

Nevada, IA · On-site

$106 - $159/hr

Apply knowledge of production methods, processes, and equipment to ensure operating effectiveness ... Knowledge and experience with Hot Mix Asphalt and Aggregate Plants. * Proficiency with all MS ...

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How much do hot oiler operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for hot oiler operator in Iowa is $24.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.34 and $23.46 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a hot oiler operator?

Hot Oiler Operators are specialized equipment operators in the oil and gas industry who are responsible for operating hot oil trucks. These trucks are used to heat and circulate fluids through oilfield equipment, pipelines, and storage tanks to remove blockages, maintain flow, and prevent freezing. Hot Oiler Operators must understand temperature controls, safety protocols, and proper handling of flammable materials. Their work helps maintain efficient operations and prevents costly downtime in oil production sites.

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

To thrive as a Hot Oiler Operator, you need knowledge of oilfield operations, equipment handling, and safety protocols, often supported by a high school diploma and on-the-job training. Familiarity with hot oil trucks, pump systems, and safety certifications like HAZMAT and CDL licenses are typically required. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and the ability to work independently are important soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation of equipment, minimizing risk and maintaining productivity in demanding environments.

What are some common challenges faced by hot oiler operators in the field, and how can they be managed?

Hot Oiler Operators often work in outdoor environments and must handle high-pressure equipment and hot fluids, which can present safety hazards and require strict adherence to safety protocols. Unpredictable weather, long shifts, and remote locations can also be challenging. Effective communication with team members, regular equipment maintenance, and a strong commitment to safety training help manage these challenges and ensure smooth operations.

What is the difference between Hot Oiler Operator vs Drilling Rig Operator?

AspectHot Oiler OperatorDrilling Rig Operator
CertificationsH2S, CDL, safety trainingH2S, CDL, safety training
Work EnvironmentOilfield sites, oil production facilitiesDrilling rigs, oilfield sites
Job FocusManaging oil transfer, maintaining heaters and pipelinesOperating drilling equipment, managing drilling operations

The Hot Oiler Operator primarily focuses on managing oil transfer and maintaining heating equipment in oil production facilities, while the Drilling Rig Operator specializes in operating drilling machinery during well drilling. Both roles require safety certifications and work in oilfield environments, but their daily tasks and responsibilities differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Hot Oiler Operator job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 9% Nights. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $50,548 per year, or $24.3 per hour.

Senior Facility Designer - Grain Handling

Mid States Companies

Nevada, IA • On-site

$95K - $102K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Why Mid-States


Mid-States Design & Engineering (MDE) is the design and engineering division of Mid-States Companies, a vertically integrated bulk material handling and structural steel EPC firm headquartered in Nevada, Iowa. Design, fabrication, and millwright installation all operate under one organization, which gives our engineering staff direct visibility into how their designs are built and a continuous feedback loop from the field.


We're looking for a Senior Designer to lead facility and plant design across grain handling and storage, milling, feed mill, commercial seed production, pet food, oilseed extraction, ethanol, and adjacent bulk handling facilities — the senior design authority on the facility side of our engineering department. Three values run through everything we do here, and they're the same three we'll hold this role to: ownership of the layout with your name on it, tenacity to work a hard trade-off until it's actually solved, and stewardship of the customer's money, our reputation, and the people around you.


What You'll Do


Lead complex facility layout

  • Develop Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and General Arrangement (GA) drawings, including equipment placement, tonnage paths, head spacing, and operator access
  • Place and integrate Mid-States material handling equipment into site layouts, coordinating with our Material Handling Engineering Lead
  • Work the trade-offs between site constraints, customer operations, code requirements, and budget, and stand behind the call you make

Serve as the technical authority

  • Review and sign off on general arrangement and layout work before it reaches the Engineer of Record or the customer
  • Critique designs for safety, constructability, operability, code compliance, and lifecycle cost
  • Research and confirm compliance with applicable federal, state, and municipal codes, permits, and standards, including OSHA, MSHA, IBC, IFC, and NFPA requirements
  • Represent facility design in customer technical reviews and EOR coordination meetings

Own the standards

  • Own facility design standards and methodology, including general arrangement conventions, drawing standards, and review checklists
  • Build and maintain a knowledge base of facility types, code references, and reusable layout patterns
  • Drive design reuse and methodology improvements across projects

Develop the team

  • Mentor designers and detailers, and raise the technical floor of the group over time
  • Lead internal training on facility layout, process flow, and equipment arrangement
  • Coach people along the designer career path, including the path to credentialed engineer where it fits

Own your projects

  • Establish and manage design scope, schedule, and budget on assigned facility projects
  • Pick up projects at award: absorb the assumptions, inclusions, exclusions, and known problem areas, and flag scope that delivery can't hold
  • Coordinate on RFIs, submittals, and procurement-driven design decisions


Tools You'll Use

  • Revit and Autodesk Forma / Autodesk Construction Cloud: proficiency required
  • Autodesk Inventor: working proficiency for tower, catwalk, and structural overlap
  • Navisworks or Forma clash detection workflows for model coordination
  • Reality capture and point cloud workflows (laser scanning data, scan-to-BIM)
  • Microsoft 365 for design documentation and project coordination


What You Bring

  • Associate's degree or higher required — we're flexible on the field: drafting, design, engineering technology, or something adjacent
  • 6+ years of facility, plant, or site design experience in grain, bulk handling, or industrial settings
  • Proficiency in Revit
  • Strong layout, planning, and equipment arrangement judgment across multiple facility types
  • Experience mentoring designers and owning scope, schedule, and budget on projects
  • Willing to travel up to 15% to customer sites, project sites, and partner engineering offices
  • Equipment commissioning and startup experience (preferred) — designers who have been on site through startup tend to lay out a facility differently, and better


Work Environment

This is primarily an office-based design role in Nevada, Iowa. During site visits and project travel, which run about 15% of the time, expect an active industrial environment: climbing ladders, scaffolds, and stairs, working around operating equipment, occasional confined spaces such as pits and tunnels, uneven terrain, and hot or cold conditions depending on the season. Personal protective equipment is required while on site, and the role includes occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay based on experience
  • 100% company-paid health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Profit-sharing program
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Company-provided PPE and safety equipment for site visits
  • Ongoing training and career development


We've built this company by keeping design, fabrication, and field installation under one roof — so the people who lay out a facility hear directly from the crews who build it. If you want your name on work that ships, and a technical career path with real room to grow, we'd love to talk.