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Night Security

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$14/hr

The security guard must remain active, alert, and vigilant throughout the shift, performing both ... Enforce company security protocols to secure gates, fences, entry points, and buildings during non ...

Centerline Logistics Corporation

Tankerman

Bayonne, NJ · On-site

$65K/yr

Operates diesel engines, cargo pumps, hydraulic booms, cargo gear, gate valves, and butterfly ... Previous experience as a tank barge PIC on oil barges required. * A valid Coast Guard Merchant ...

Centerline Logistics Corporation

Tankerman

Bayonne, NJ · On-site

$65K/yr

Operates diesel engines, cargo pumps, hydraulic booms, cargo gear, gate valves, and butterfly ... Previous experience as a tank barge PIC on oil barges required. * A valid Coast Guard Merchant ...

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How much do oil gate guard jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for oil gate guard in the United States is $16.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What jobs pay 2000 a day?

Oil gate guards typically do not earn $2000 a day; such high daily earnings are more common in specialized roles like high-level consultants, executive contractors, or certain offshore oil industry positions with significant experience and certifications. These roles often require extensive skills, security clearances, or working in high-risk environments. Most jobs with daily pay of $2000 are highly specialized or involve significant risk and responsibility.

What are Oil Gate Guards?

Oil Gate Guards are security personnel responsible for monitoring and controlling access to oil facilities, such as refineries, drilling sites, or storage depots. Their main duties include checking identification, verifying credentials, and ensuring that only authorized personnel and vehicles enter or exit the premises. They also patrol the area to prevent unauthorized access, theft, or sabotage and may assist in emergency response procedures. Oil Gate Guards play a critical role in maintaining the safety and security of valuable oil assets and infrastructure.

What is the difference between Oil Gate Guard vs Security Guard?

AspectOil Gate GuardSecurity Guard
CredentialsBasic security certification, sometimes specialized in oil industry safetySecurity license, general security training
Work EnvironmentOil fields, refinery gates, industrial sitesBuildings, malls, corporate premises, industrial sites
Employer & IndustryOil companies, industrial facilitiesSecurity firms, various industries
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Oil Gate Guards primarily work at oil fields and refineries, focusing on access control and safety in the oil industry. Security Guards have a broader role across various industries, providing general security services. While both roles require security certifications, Oil Gate Guards often need specialized knowledge related to the oil sector. The key difference lies in their work environment and industry-specific responsibilities.

How much do oilfield gate guards make?

Oilfield gate guards typically earn between $15 and $25 per hour, with annual salaries ranging from approximately $30,000 to $50,000. Compensation can vary based on experience, location, and the complexity of the site, and the job often requires security training and certification.

What jobs pay 10000 a month without a degree?

An oil gate guard can potentially earn around $10,000 a month through overtime, shift premiums, or working in high-paying industrial environments. These roles often require security training, physical fitness, and adherence to safety protocols, but typically do not require a college degree. Earnings vary based on location, experience, and employer policies.

What are some of the primary challenges faced by Oil Gate Guards, and how can they be effectively managed?

Oil Gate Guards often face challenges such as monitoring access points in remote or harsh environments, maintaining alertness during long shifts, and handling interactions with a variety of personnel and contractors. To manage these challenges effectively, it's important to stay vigilant, follow established security protocols, and maintain clear communication with team members and supervisors. Familiarity with emergency procedures and proper use of security technology are also key to ensuring safety and smooth operations at the site.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Oil Gate Guard, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Oil Gate Guard, you need a keen sense of observation, a basic understanding of security protocols, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with security monitoring systems, access control software, and two-way radios is typically required. Strong attention to detail, reliability, and effective communication skills help in managing entry points and responding to incidents. These skills are vital to ensure the safety and security of personnel and assets at oil facilities.

What does a gate guard do in the oil field?

An oil field gate guard is responsible for controlling access to the site, checking credentials, monitoring visitors and vehicles, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. They often work outdoors in various weather conditions and may use communication tools like radios to coordinate with other personnel.
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Infographic showing various Oil Gate Guard job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 64% Full Time, and 36% Part Time. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,208 per year, or $16.9 per hour.

INDUSTRIAL MACHINE REPAIR MECHANIC 3, 4, AND REPAIRPERSON 5

City of Milwaukee Wisconsin

Milwaukee, WI • On-site

$24.25 - $31.50/hr

Full-time

This job post has expired 2 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Introduction
The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce dedicated to delivering exceptional service to its residents. If you have a passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity.
Purpose
Industrial Machine Repair Mechanics and Repairpersons perform preventative maintenance on and repairs to Milwaukee Water Works (MWW) equipment and facilities, operate snow and ice control equipment, and perform routine duties at outlying booster stations.
The names of eligible candidates who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the highest-level eligible list for which they qualify.
Essential Functions
Industrial Machine Repair Mechanic 3
Preventative Maintenance
    • Perform or assist with preventative maintenance on small engine equipment, such as snow blowers, lawnmowers, chainsaws, generators, auxiliary lights, air compressors and weed trimmers.
    • Perform or support maintenance of centrifugal pumps, fence operators and air compressors.
    • Set up and break down coagulation equipment and perform flushing of coagulators.
    • Perform cleaning of fountains and the surrounding area.
    • Perform preventative greasing of equipment with the proper grease type.
    • Obtain and process oil samples for pumps.

Facilities and Machine Repair
    • Perform or assist with complex repairs, equipment installation and replacement, and troubleshooting electrical, heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), and automation systems and equipment.
    • Repair sample lines near instrumentation points, pipe up to 2", chemical (diaphragm and peristaltic) pumps, coagulation air circulation blowers, gate operators and air compressors.
    • Repair or replace ball valves and gate valves up to 3".
    • Perform Arc (Stick) and Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding to repair facilities and equipment.
    • Perform or assist with minor adjustment of gland packing.
    • Perform routine tasks at booster stations.
    • Use machine tools to fabricate and install shelves, brackets, guards, bushings, safety equipment and various parts.
    • Obtain or assist with obtaining vibration and runout readings on equipment.

Other Maintenance and Repair
    • Assist with priming pumps and oil changes.
    • Assist with the repair of chemical pumps, threaded pipes and fittings, building appurtenances, storage facilities and various drive train equipment.
    • Perform or assist with the setup and break down of fountains, perform chemical testing, and make dosing adjustments.
    • Support crew leaders in gathering information about equipment condition trends.
    • Assist Steamfitters in the construction and repair of piping systems.
    • Assist Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) Steamfitters with cleaning of equipment and filter/belt changes.
    • Support Automation personnel and Municipal Service Electricians with troubleshooting of the control system.
    • Assist Plants Operations with the installation and removal of water gates.
    • Assist with the cleaning and repair of ozone contactors.
    • Perform Confined Space Attendant duties using multi-gas detection meters and radios
    • Perform inspection of confined space safety equipment.
    • Use the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and perform audits on equipment.

Industrial Machine Repair Mechanic 4 and Industrial Machine Repairperson 5
Facilities and Machine Repair
    • Use machine tools to fabricate and modify shelves, brackets, guards, bushings, and safety equipment.
    • Inspect, adjust, and replace gland packing and set to acceptable operational leakage specifications.

Preventative Maintenance
    • Install and remove water fountain pumps and associated piping, perform daily chemical tests, and perform cleaning of fountains and the surrounding area.
    • Prime pumps and perform oil changes.
    • Perform preventative greasing of equipment with the proper grease type.
    • Obtain and process oil samples for pumps, reviewing test results for potential issues.

Crew Leadership
    • Develop a scope of work, identify resources needed, establish a work schedule/timeline and provide daily progress reports for special projects.
    • Lead crews to set up and break down fountains, obtain vibration and runout readings on equipment, and clean and repair ozone contactors.
    • Perform Confined Space Attendant duties using multi-gas detection meters and radios.
    • Propose new and alternative solutions based on current technology available.
    • Develop lifecycle reports on various assets and use the CMMS to compile information and determine trending conditions.
    • Train Industrial Machine Repair Mechanics and collaborate with Steamfitters, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) Steamfitters, Automation staff, Electrical & Instrumentation staff, and Plant Operations staff on preventative, correct and demand maintenance activities.

Industrial Machine Repair Mechanic 4
Facilities and Machine Repair
    • Perform repairs to chemical pumps and feed systems, small engines, gear cases, drive lines, threaded pipes and fittings, drivetrain equipment, building appurtenances, storage facilities and various other industrial equipment; repair or replace sample line pumps.
    • Perform shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) and gas metal arc welding (GMAW) to repair facilities and equipment.
    • Upgrade and or repair sample lines near instrumentation points and pipe up to 3" in diameter.
    • Assist with the inspection, repair and replacement of valves of multiple types up to 4" in diameter.
    • Assist with the investigation and troubleshooting of issues with pumps larger than 50 horsepower (HP).
    • Assist with cleaning and repair of ozone contactors.

Preventative Maintenance
    • Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs to centrifugal pumps and booster station equipment.
    • Inspect, repair and perform preventative maintenance on industrial equipment, such as gates, coagulators, flocculators, access hatches, centrifugal pumps and fence operators.
    • Assist with repairs and preventative maintenance of air compressors.

Industrial Machine Repairperson 5
Facilities and Machine Repair
    • Perform repairs to centrifugal pumps, chemical pumps and feed systems, engines, gear cases, drive lines, threaded pipes and fittings, building appurtenances, storage facilities, booster station equipment and various other industrial equipment.
    • Perform SMAW, GMAW, gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), and oxy-acetylene welding to repair facilities and equipment.
    • Upgrade and or install new sample lines near instrumentation points and pipe of all diameters.
    • Install flow meters and water quality analysis equipment.
    • Inspect, repair and replace valves of all types and sizes.
    • Replace gland packing and set to acceptable operational leakage specifications.
    • Investigate and troubleshoot issues with pumps larger than 50HP.

Preventative Maintenance
    • Inspect, repair and perform preventative maintenance on industrial equipment, such as coagulators, flocculators, access hatches, centrifugal pumps, fence operators and air compressors.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.
Conditions of Employment
Industrial Machine Repair Mechanics and Repairpersons must be able to:
  • Perform duties related to custodial work and snow removal.
  • Climb ladders, enter confined spaces and wear confined space safety equipment.
  • Lift and handle at least 50 pounds of equipment or material and more weight with assistance.
  • Work at heights up to 100 feet, in confined spaces, in proximity to hazardous chemicals, in all weather conditions and with high noise levels.
  • Wear appropriate safety equipment, including safety shoes, glasses, and hearing protection.
  • Work mandatory overtime and respond to emergency call-outs when needed.
  • Work outdoors in all types of weather conditions for extended periods.
  • Possess good manual dexterity.

The pre-employment medical requirements for this position include:
  • Physical lift test
  • Audiogram
  • Vision
  • Respiratory protection fit test

Minimum Requirements
Industrial Machine Repair Mechanic 3
  1. Associate degree in manufacturing, construction or a related trade from an accredited college, university, or trade school AND one year of experience performing industrial machine repair, maintenance, adjustment and installation duties closely related to the essential functions listed above;
    OR
    Three years of experience performing industrial machine repair, maintenance, adjustment and installation duties closely related to the essential functions listed above.

Industrial Machine Repair Mechanic 4
  1. Associate degree in manufacturing, construction, transportation, or related trade from an accredited college, university, or trade school.
  2. Two years of experience performing industrial machine repair, maintenance, adjustment, and installation, one of which must include MIG welding, service of pumps larger than 50HP, leading repair crews on special projects, providing training and other duties closely related to this position.

Industrial Machine Repairperson 5
  1. Associate degree in manufacturing, construction, transportation, or related trade from an accredited college, university, or trade school.
  2. Three years of experience performing industrial machine repair, maintenance, adjustment, and installation, two of which must include GMAW, GTAW, SMAW or oxy-acetylene welding, service of pumps larger than 50HP, leading repair crews on special projects, providing training and other duties closely related to this position.

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3. Valid driver's license at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
4. Forklift and Skid Steer Loader Operator certification within the probationary period and throughout employment.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Desirable Qualifications
  • Journey-level Machine Repairperson certification.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics
Industrial Machine Repair Mechanic 3
Technical
    • Ability to perform precision repairs on light-duty equipment.

Industrial Machine Repair Mechanic 4 and Industrial Machine Repairperson 5
Technical
    • Ability to perform precision repairs on industrial equipment.
    • Skill in using lathes, vertical mills, surface grinders and machine tools standard to the trade.
    • Skill using a torch and plasma cutter.
    • Ability to understand and determine chemical compatibility with repairs, the proper selection of solvent cement on PVC/CPVC and the proper selection of materials when working with dissimilar metals.
    • Ability to conduct basic grab sampling procedures to monitor equipment
    • Ability to investigate new methods and tooling to apply torque methods across all facilities properly.
    • Ability to inspect, troubleshoot and repair large pumps and associated apparatus (valves, solenoids, etc.)
    • Ability to develop reports on assets and equipment.

Lead Worker
    • Ability to lead teams on projects and other maintenance tasks.
    • Knowledge of principles and practices related to ensuring consistency and accuracy in the work of others.
    • Ability to coordinate staff, assign duties, and monitor work in progress.
    • Ability to reason through multifaceted situations and solve complex problems.

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Technical
    • High degree of mechanical aptitude and skill in machine repair.
    • Skill in using drill presses, bench grinders, and hand and power tools standard to the trade.
    • Ability to understand water treatment plant chemical feed systems, piping and appurtenances.
    • Ability to understand the preventative maintenance processes for industrial pumps.
    • Ability to use the correct methods to apply torque according to specifications.
    • Ability to operate a truck and a 30' trailer to transport equipment and materials.
    • Ability to operate a forklift to move and store materials.
    • Ability to operate equipment and install/remove vehicle attachments for snow and ice control.
    • Ability to read, diagnose and troubleshoot from service/technical manuals, blueprints, plans, specifications and other work-related documents.
    • Ability to utilize applicable computer hardware and software, such as the CMMS programs.

Communication and Interpersonal
    • Willingness and ability to work in a team environment.
    • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
    • Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with coworkers and citizens whose backgrounds may differ from one's own.

Judgment and Responsibility
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