Entry-Level / Trainee Field Service Technician

iWorkforce Solutions LP • Evansville, WY

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About The Position

The Entry-Level / Trainee Field Service Technician trains alongside senior technicians to mobilize, install, and maintain specialized surface rental equipment at active drilling sites across the Permian Basin. The company provides hands-on technical training. Trainees who master the fundamentals and meet qualification requirements can progress to Level I or Level II Technician, with hourly pay of $21.00–$25.00 upon progression to Level I.

The position is based in field operations and follows a demanding 12-hour rotation that includes days, nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and heavy travel. Work takes place in outdoor field environments and may involve extreme West Texas weather. The role includes equipment rig-up assistance, support for hydrostatic pressure testing, equipment maintenance, and compliance with site safety practices. A company field truck and specialized field tooling are provided; traveling employees receive $25.00 daily per diem.

All persons hired must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete Form I-9. A background check and/or drug screening may be required as a condition of employment, consistent with local laws and client requirements.

Requirements

• No prior oilfield experience is required.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record to operate the provided company field vehicle.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds, stand for long hours, and work efficiently in harsh outdoor field environments.
• Willingness to work alternating day and night shifts, overtime, and a demanding, fast-paced field schedule.
• Strong problem-solving mindset, punctuality, strong work ethic, and eagerness to learn complex mechanical systems.

Nice To Haves

• Background in mechanical trades, construction, landscaping, farming or ranching, or military service.

Responsibilities

• Learn to assemble, rig up, and rig down rental tools, flowlines, manifolds, and surface equipment on drilling locations.
• Assist senior crew members with setting up and safely conducting hydrostatic pressure tests.
• Use basic hand and power tools to clean, maintain, and prepare chokes, valves, separators, and flare stacks for operation.
• Follow site safety protocols, wear appropriate PPE, participate in daily safety meetings (JSAs), and watch out for crew members.
• Adapt to a 12-hour field rotation that includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays, and work in outdoor field conditions.
• Progress through the skill-based technician levels by learning equipment mechanics, safety perimeter rules, line configurations, and tool operations.
• At Level I, perform independent rig-up, basic troubleshooting, manual choke operations, and standard hydrostatic pressure verification.
• At Level II, calibrate automated choke control systems, manage high-pressure testing boundaries, and begin mentoring trainees.

Benefits

• Paid, comprehensive training program from day one.
• $25.00 daily per diem when traveling.
• Dedicated company truck and specialized field tooling.
• Regular, built-in overtime opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Documented career progression path with opportunities to advance and increase hourly pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed