Yard Hand - Oilfield Services

apartmentLegacy Staffing placeBakersfield calendar_month 
Job Title: Yard Hand (Oilfield Services)
Location: Bakersfield, CA

Employment Type: Full-Time/Temp-to-Hire

Position Overview

Legacy Staffing is seeking a motivated and hardworking Yard Hand on behalf of an oilfield services client. This is an entry-level, fast-paced, and physically demanding role supporting the handling, preparation, and inspection of oilfield tubular products such as drill pipe, tubing, and casing.

This position offers a strong entry point into the oil and gas industry, with opportunities for advancement into inspection and equipment operation roles.

Key Responsibilities

Pipe Handling & Preparation
  • Clean, move, and position pipe to prepare for inspection, coating, or loading
  • Assist with staging materials for production and inspection crews
Yard Maintenance
  • Organize pipe racks and maintain orderly yard conditions
  • Stack and secure pipe using appropriate materials and methods
  • Support general yard upkeep and cleanliness
Inspection & Quality Support
  • Assist inspection crews with preparation for non-destructive testing (NDT)
  • Support quality control efforts to ensure materials meet standards
Loading & Equipment Support
  • Assist with loading and unloading materials using manual labor or equipment
  • Support forklift and crane operations when needed (training provided where applicable)
Safety Compliance
  • Follow all company safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Work safely around heavy equipment, machinery, and active job sites
Qualifications
  • No prior experience required; oilfield or labor experience is a plus
  • Ability to work efficiently in a high-production, team-oriented environment
  • Strong communication skills to coordinate with crew members and supervisors
  • Willingness to learn new skills and advance within the company
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
  • Physically demanding role requiring lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling materials
  • Long periods of standing, walking, and manual labor
  • Work schedules may include 10–12 hour shifts, weekends, and extended hours
  • Outdoor and shop environments with exposure to weather, dust, and heavy equipment
Growth Opportunities
  • Hands-on training in non-destructive testing (NDT) methods (e.g., magnetic particle, blacklight inspection)
  • Potential advancement into inspection, equipment operation, or supervisory roles

If you're looking to start a career in the oil and gas industry and are ready for hands-on, physical work in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply. Legacy Staffing is proud to connect hardworking individuals with career-building opportunities in the energy sector.

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