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Operator - Water Transfer

Karnes City, TX · On-site

Operations Manager Travel Requirement: Yes Top Tier Benefits * Medical, dental, vision, coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans. * Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays.

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Operator - Water Transfer

Kittanning, PA · On-site

Operations Manager Travel Requirement: Yes Top Tier Benefits * Medical, dental, vision, coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans. * Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays.

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Operator - Water Transfer

Ponder, TX · On-site

Operations Manager Travel Requirement: Yes Top Tier Benefits * Medical, dental, vision, coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans. * Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays.

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Operator - Water Transfer

Carlsbad, NM · On-site

Operations Manager Travel Requirement: Yes Top Tier Benefits * Medical, dental, vision, coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans. * Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays.

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Operator - Water Transfer

Fort Lupton, CO · On-site

Operations Manager Travel Requirement: Yes Top Tier Benefits * Medical, dental, vision, coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans. * Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays.

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Operator - Water Transfer

Du Bois, PA · On-site

Operations Manager Travel Requirement: Yes Top Tier Benefits * Medical, dental, vision, coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans. * Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays.

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Foreman - Water Transfer

Du Bois, PA · On-site

Operations Manager Travel Requirement: Yes Top Tier Benefits * Medical, dental, vision, coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans. * Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays.

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Operator - Water Transfer

Hickory, PA · On-site

Operations Manager Travel Requirement: Yes Top Tier Benefits * Medical, dental, vision, coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans. * Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays.

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Operator - Water Transfer

Big Spring, TX · On-site

Operations Manager Travel Requirement: Yes Top Tier Benefits * Medical, dental, vision, coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans. * Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays.

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Operator - Water Transfer

Williston, ND · On-site

Operations Manager Travel Requirement: Yes Top Tier Benefits * Medical, dental, vision, coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans. * Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays.

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Operator - Water Transfer

Midland, TX · On-site

Operations Manager Travel Requirement: Yes Top Tier Benefits * Medical, dental, vision, coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans. * Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays.

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Operator - Water Transfer

Pecos, TX · On-site

Operations Manager Travel Requirement: Yes Top Tier Benefits * Medical, dental, vision, coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans. * Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays.

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Operator - Water Transfer

Saint Marys, WV · On-site

Operations Manager Travel Requirement: Yes Top Tier Benefits * Medical, dental, vision, coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans. * Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays.

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Foreman - Water Transfer

Kittanning, PA · On-site

Operations Manager Travel Requirement: Yes Top Tier Benefits * Medical, dental, vision, coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans. * Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays.

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How much do water transfer manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for water transfer manager in the United States is $81,677.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a water transfer manager?

Water Transfer Managers are professionals responsible for overseeing the movement and distribution of water, often within industries such as oil and gas, agriculture, or municipal utilities. Their duties include planning and coordinating the transfer of water from one location to another, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and managing teams and equipment involved in the process. They play a critical role in maintaining water supply for operations, minimizing waste, and protecting water resources. Water Transfer Managers also work to troubleshoot issues, optimize processes, and liaise with regulatory agencies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a water transfer manager?

To thrive as a Water Transfer Manager, you need expertise in water logistics, project management, and regulatory compliance, typically supported by relevant industry experience and a background in environmental science or engineering. Familiarity with water transfer systems, pump operation, SCADA systems, and safety certifications such as HAZWOPER or OSHA is often required. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and effective communication skills make someone stand out in this role. These skills are essential to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant water transfer operations, especially in dynamic and high-stakes environments like oilfields or large infrastructure projects.

What are some common challenges a water transfer manager faces when coordinating large-scale water movement projects?

Water Transfer Managers often encounter challenges such as maintaining regulatory compliance, ensuring the safety of personnel and equipment, and adapting to changing weather or site conditions. They must also coordinate schedules and logistics across multiple teams, sometimes working in remote or environmentally sensitive areas. Effective communication and problem-solving skills are essential for addressing unforeseen obstacles and keeping projects on track within budget and timeline constraints.

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Operator - Water Transfer

Karnes City, TX • On-site

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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Set up, operate, and rig down water transfer equipment such as pumps, hoses, and pipelines safely.

  • Load and unload pipe, materials, and equipment onto trailers and trucks for transport.

  • Follow safety procedures, use proper PPE, and assist in containment and spill clean-ups.

Job description

WATER TRANSFER OPERATOR

Job Details

Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Business Unit: Water Transfer

Reports to: Operations Manager

Travel Requirement: Yes

 

Top Tier Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans.
  • Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays.
  • Retirement and Savings (401K) Plan with Company match.
  • Annual uniform allowance.
  • Referral bonus with no cap on amount of referrals.
  • Paid Training.

 

Job Description 

Select’s Water Transfer service line collects and moves water through poly pipe, lay flat hose and underground pipeline systems from water sources to customer frac jobs. Water Transfer employees work on crews and are responsible for setting up, operating, and rigging down jobs safely. Their work is laborious and performed outdoors in all types of conditions.

The essential job functions include, but are not limited to

  • Laying and picking up poly line, lay flat hose, running transfer pumps, and essential equipment for water transfer operations.
  • Loading and unloading pipe, field materials, and equipment onto trailers and trucks for safe transport.
  • Observing machine operations, and gauges, and adjust controls to maintain specified conditions.
  • Setting and servicing pumps and generators at job sites.
  • Following all safety procedures and using proper PPE as required per specific job task.
  • Assist in containment and spill clean ups.
  • Communicating with other workers, using signals, radios, and telephones.
  • Using common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches.
  • Driving trucks and other vehicles to transport equipment, personnel and perform job task.
  • Attending and successfully completing training as directed for DOT, OSHA and safety.

 

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

  • One year of experience and/or equivalent training.
  • Possess outstanding organizational and time management skills.
  • Must be detail oriented due to the necessity of safety.
  • Must possess excellent oral and written communications skills.
  • Able to thrive in a team environment.
  • Experience in energy industry a plus.
  • Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
  • Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Select Values and Guiding Principles

  • W: Working Safe
  • A: Accountability
  • T: Teamwork
  • E: Excellence
  • R: Respect

 

Compensation Information
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

 

Physical Demands and Exposures

  • Work is regularly performed in outside weather conditions, including rain and extreme cold and heat, near moving mechanical parts; exposure to high wind, ice, snow, wet and/or humid conditions, vibration, and dust is expected.
  • Exposure to noise levels requiring the use of hearing protection.
  • Prolonged sitting, standing, walking.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  • Ability to individually lift: Maximum 50 lbs.

 

 

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