Lease Operator
$33 - $43/hr
Lease Operator - Oil & Gas (Hourly | Non-Exempt) jade owls is a fast-growing oil & gas operator built on integrity, grit, and cash flow. Since 2022, we've grown more than 65x and currently operate 13 ...
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Lease Operator
$33 - $43/hr
Lease Operator - Oil & Gas (Hourly | Non-Exempt) jade owls is a fast-growing oil & gas operator built on integrity, grit, and cash flow. Since 2022, we've grown more than 65x and currently operate 13 ...
Lease Operator
$28 - $40/hr
Title: Lease Operator Location: Delaware Basin Pay: $28.00 - $40.00/HR Includes: Company-provided truck, and gas card and benefits Hierarchy Breakdown: Reports to: Directly to the Foreman for the ...
Lease Operator
$28 - $40/hr
Title: Lease Operator Location: Delaware Basin Pay: $28.00 - $40.00/HR Includes: Company-provided truck, and gas card and benefits Hierarchy Breakdown: Reports to: Directly to the Foreman for the ...
Lease Operator
$24.75 - $32.75/hr
Lease Operator Location: Jerome, Idaho Employment Type: Full-time Benefits: Fuel Surcharge, Fuel savings Business: Transportation Company Every driver should be treated fairly and with respect. At ...
Lease Operator
$24.75 - $32.75/hr
Lease Operator Location: Jerome, Idaho Employment Type: Full-time Benefits: Fuel Surcharge, Fuel savings Business: Transportation Company Every driver should be treated fairly and with respect. At ...
Lease Operator
Odessa, TX · On-site
$28 - $40/hr
Title: Lease Operator Location: Delaware Basin Pay: $28.00 - $40.00/HR Includes: Company-provided truck, and gas card and benefits Hierarchy Breakdown: Reports to: Directly to the Foreman for the ...
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Lease Operator
Odessa, TX · On-site
$28 - $40/hr
Title: Lease Operator Location: Delaware Basin Pay: $28.00 - $40.00/HR Includes: Company-provided truck, and gas card and benefits Hierarchy Breakdown: Reports to: Directly to the Foreman for the ...
Lease Operator
$28 - $40/hr
Title: Lease Operator Location: Delaware Basin Pay: $28.00 - $40.00/HR Includes: Company-provided truck, and gas card and benefits Hierarchy Breakdown: Reports to: Directly to the Foreman for the ...
Lease Operator
$28 - $40/hr
Title: Lease Operator Location: Delaware Basin Pay: $28.00 - $40.00/HR Includes: Company-provided truck, and gas card and benefits Hierarchy Breakdown: Reports to: Directly to the Foreman for the ...
Lease Operator
Midland, TX · On-site
$28 - $40/hr
Title: Lease Operator Location: Delaware Basin Pay: $28.00 - $40.00/HR Includes: Company-provided truck, and gas card and benefits Hierarchy Breakdown: Reports to: Directly to the Foreman for the ...
Lease Operator
Midland, TX · On-site
$28 - $40/hr
Title: Lease Operator Location: Delaware Basin Pay: $28.00 - $40.00/HR Includes: Company-provided truck, and gas card and benefits Hierarchy Breakdown: Reports to: Directly to the Foreman for the ...
Lease Operator
Hobbs, NM · On-site
$28 - $40/hr
Title: Lease Operator Location: Delaware Basin Pay: $28.00 - $40.00/HR Includes: Company-provided truck, and gas card and benefits Hierarchy Breakdown: Reports to: Directly to the Foreman for the ...
Lease Operator
Hobbs, NM · On-site
$28 - $40/hr
Title: Lease Operator Location: Delaware Basin Pay: $28.00 - $40.00/HR Includes: Company-provided truck, and gas card and benefits Hierarchy Breakdown: Reports to: Directly to the Foreman for the ...
Lease Operator
Carlsbad, NM · On-site
$28 - $40/hr
Title: Lease Operator Location: Delaware Basin Pay: $28.00 - $40.00/HR Includes: Company-provided truck, and gas card and benefits Hierarchy Breakdown: Reports to: Directly to the Foreman for the ...
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Lease Operator
Carlsbad, NM · On-site
$28 - $40/hr
Title: Lease Operator Location: Delaware Basin Pay: $28.00 - $40.00/HR Includes: Company-provided truck, and gas card and benefits Hierarchy Breakdown: Reports to: Directly to the Foreman for the ...
Lease Operator
Hobbs, NM · On-site
$28 - $40/hr
Title: Lease Operator Location: Delaware Basin Pay: $28.00 - $40.00/HR Includes: Company-provided truck, and gas card and benefits Hierarchy Breakdown: Reports to: Directly to the Foreman for the ...
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Lease Operator
Hobbs, NM · On-site
$28 - $40/hr
Title: Lease Operator Location: Delaware Basin Pay: $28.00 - $40.00/HR Includes: Company-provided truck, and gas card and benefits Hierarchy Breakdown: Reports to: Directly to the Foreman for the ...
Lease Operator
Midland, TX · On-site
$28 - $40/hr
Title: Lease Operator Location: Delaware Basin Pay: $28.00 - $40.00/HR Includes: Company-provided truck, and gas card and benefits Hierarchy Breakdown: Reports to: Directly to the Foreman for the ...
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Lease Operator
Midland, TX · On-site
$28 - $40/hr
Title: Lease Operator Location: Delaware Basin Pay: $28.00 - $40.00/HR Includes: Company-provided truck, and gas card and benefits Hierarchy Breakdown: Reports to: Directly to the Foreman for the ...
Lease Operator
Midland, TX · On-site
$28 - $40/hr
Title: Lease Operator Location: Delaware Basin Pay: $28.00 - $40.00/HR Includes: Company-provided truck, and gas card and benefits Hierarchy Breakdown: Reports to: Directly to the Foreman for the ...
Lease Operator
Midland, TX · On-site
$28 - $40/hr
Title: Lease Operator Location: Delaware Basin Pay: $28.00 - $40.00/HR Includes: Company-provided truck, and gas card and benefits Hierarchy Breakdown: Reports to: Directly to the Foreman for the ...
Lease Operator
Artesia, NM · On-site
$28 - $40/hr
Title: Lease Operator Location: Delaware Basin Pay: $28.00 - $40.00/HR Includes: Company-provided truck, and gas card and benefits Hierarchy Breakdown: Reports to: Directly to the Foreman for the ...
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Lease Operator
Artesia, NM · On-site
$28 - $40/hr
Title: Lease Operator Location: Delaware Basin Pay: $28.00 - $40.00/HR Includes: Company-provided truck, and gas card and benefits Hierarchy Breakdown: Reports to: Directly to the Foreman for the ...
Lease Operator
Carthage, TX · On-site
$23.25 - $30.75/hr
The Lease Operator is responsible for safe and efficient daily operations of our natural gas system. Responsibilities * Travel to each location to gather, record, and report all relevant information ...
Lease Operator
Carthage, TX · On-site
$23.25 - $30.75/hr
The Lease Operator is responsible for safe and efficient daily operations of our natural gas system. Responsibilities * Travel to each location to gather, record, and report all relevant information ...
Lease Operator
$28 - $40/hr
Title: Lease Operator Location: Delaware Basin Pay: $28.00 - $40.00/HR Includes: Company-provided truck, and gas card and benefits Hierarchy Breakdown: Reports to: Directly to the Foreman for the ...
Lease Operator
$28 - $40/hr
Title: Lease Operator Location: Delaware Basin Pay: $28.00 - $40.00/HR Includes: Company-provided truck, and gas card and benefits Hierarchy Breakdown: Reports to: Directly to the Foreman for the ...
Lease Operator
$26 - $34.50/hr
The position of Lease Operator is responsible for oil and gas well operations, well testing, operating and maintaining field equipment and facilities, surveillance of general field operations and ...
Lease Operator
$26 - $34.50/hr
The position of Lease Operator is responsible for oil and gas well operations, well testing, operating and maintaining field equipment and facilities, surveillance of general field operations and ...
Lease Operator
Andrews, TX · On-site
$25.75 - $34/hr
The position of Lease Operator is responsible for oil and gas well operations, well testing, operating and maintaining field equipment and facilities, surveillance of general field operations and ...
Lease Operator
Andrews, TX · On-site
$25.75 - $34/hr
The position of Lease Operator is responsible for oil and gas well operations, well testing, operating and maintaining field equipment and facilities, surveillance of general field operations and ...
Lease Operator
$22.50 - $29.50/hr
The position of Lease Operator is responsible for oil and gas well operations, well testing, operating and maintaining field equipment and facilities, surveillance of general field operations and ...
Lease Operator
$22.50 - $29.50/hr
The position of Lease Operator is responsible for oil and gas well operations, well testing, operating and maintaining field equipment and facilities, surveillance of general field operations and ...
Lease Operator
Glendive, MT · On-site
$26.25 - $34.75/hr
As a Lease Operator, you will be responsible for monitoring, optimizing, and maintaining oil and gas production and injection wells on a rotational schedule. You will ensure peak efficiency and ...
Lease Operator
Glendive, MT · On-site
$26.25 - $34.75/hr
As a Lease Operator, you will be responsible for monitoring, optimizing, and maintaining oil and gas production and injection wells on a rotational schedule. You will ensure peak efficiency and ...
Lease Operator
Baker, MT · On-site
$24.25 - $32/hr
Overview As a Lease Operator, you will be responsible for monitoring, optimizing, and maintaining oil and gas production and injection wells on a rotational schedule. You will ensure peak efficiency ...
Lease Operator
Baker, MT · On-site
$24.25 - $32/hr
Overview As a Lease Operator, you will be responsible for monitoring, optimizing, and maintaining oil and gas production and injection wells on a rotational schedule. You will ensure peak efficiency ...
Lease Operator
$25.75 - $34/hr
Overview The position of Lease Operator is responsible for oil and gas well operations, well testing, operating and maintaining field equipment and facilities, surveillance of general field ...
Lease Operator
$25.75 - $34/hr
Overview The position of Lease Operator is responsible for oil and gas well operations, well testing, operating and maintaining field equipment and facilities, surveillance of general field ...
Hourly Lease Operator information
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$18.27 - $20.41
6% of jobs
$20.41 - $22.55
6% of jobs
$22.55 - $24.69
9% of jobs
$25.23 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$24.69 - $26.84
12% of jobs
$26.84 - $28.98
12% of jobs
The median wage is $29.58 / hr.
$28.98 - $31.12
17% of jobs
$33.14 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$31.12 - $33.26
14% of jobs
$33.26 - $35.40
11% of jobs
$35.40 - $37.54
5% of jobs
$37.54 - $39.69
5% of jobs
$39.69 - $41.83
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How much do hourly lease operator jobs pay per hour?
As of Jun 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for hourly lease operator in the United States is $30.32, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.48 and $33.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is the difference between Hourly Lease Operator vs Tanker Truck Driver?
| Aspect | Hourly Lease Operator | Tanker Truck Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Commercial driver's license (CDL), safety training | CDL, hazardous materials endorsement often required |
| Work Environment | Oil fields, leasing sites, or storage facilities | On-road, transporting liquids across routes |
| Employer & Industry | Oil & gas companies, leasing companies | Transport companies, oil & gas industry |
| Work Schedule | Variable, often long hours on-site | Scheduled routes, long-haul or local |
Hourly Lease Operators and Tanker Truck Drivers both require CDL licenses and work within the oil and gas industry. Lease operators focus on operating leased equipment at oil sites, while tanker drivers transport liquids between locations. The main differences lie in their work environment and daily tasks, but both roles demand safety training and industry-specific credentials.
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$33 - $43/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO
Posted 11 days ago
Job description
Lease Operator – Oil & Gas (Hourly | Non-Exempt)
jade owls is a fast-growing oil & gas operator built on integrity, grit, and cash flow. Since 2022, we've grown more than 65x and currently operate 13,500 BOPD across Northeast Wyoming and Oklahoma.
We're seeking an experienced Lease Operator to support daily field operations and production optimization.
Compensation & Benefits
- Hourly, non-exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- Eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal and state wage and hour laws
- Pay range: $33 – $43 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
- Bonus opportunities
- Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
- 100% employer-paid medical & dental premiums
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid Time Off and company holidays
- Company vehicle and tools provided
Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor wells, tanks, pumps, and production equipment
- Perform daily inspections to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations
- Troubleshoot and repair equipment issues independently
- Measure production volumes and recommend optimization improvements
- Complete accurate daily production and equipment reports
- Prepare oil tanks for sale and coordinate oil and water hauling
- Ensure compliance with OCC, BIA, BLM, OSHA, and OK DEQ requirements
- Participate in route reviews and collaborate with Foremen and Engineering
- Maintain positive landowner and community relationships
- Provide coverage for Foremen and assist with training entry-level Operators as needed
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Process Tech or Maintenance Tech degree preferred
- Previous oil & gas field experience preferred
- Knowledge of various well types and production equipment
- Strong safety mindset; comfortable working independently
- Reliable, driven, and team-oriented
- Valid driver's license with acceptable MVR
- Must pass pre-employment drug screening and background check
Work Environment
- Outdoor field work in all weather conditions
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Exposure to hazardous equipment and H2S environments
- Working independently more than 80% of the time