Entry-Level / Trainee Field Service Technician

iWorkforce Solutions LP•Williston, ND

About The Position

The Entry-Level / Trainee Field Service Technician works in field operations at active drilling sites across the Permian Basin, training alongside senior technicians to mobilize, install, and maintain specialized surface rental equipment. Equipment includes manual and automated chokes, mud/gas separators, flare stacks, flowlines, manifolds, and other surface equipment. The company provides hands-on training and a skill-based progression from Trainee to Level I and Level II Technician, with advancement tied to mastering equipment and meeting company qualification requirements. The posting lists starting pay of $21.00–$23.00 per hour upon progression to Level I, plus a daily travel per diem and a company field truck. The position is based in Williston, North Dakota, and involves heavy travel and a 12-hour rotating field schedule covering days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

No prior oilfield experience is required.
Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record to operate the company field vehicle.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly, stand for long hours, and work effectively 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.
Must complete a background check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Background in mechanical trades, construction, landscaping, farming or ranching, or military service is highly valued.

Responsibilities

Learn to assemble, rig up, and rig down rental tools, flowlines, manifolds, and surface equipment at drilling locations.
Assist senior crew members with setting up and safely performing 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 extreme outdoor weather conditions.
Progress through the trainee, Level I, and Level II qualification tiers by learning equipment mechanics, safety rules, line configurations, troubleshooting, choke operations, pressure verification, automated choke calibration, and trainee mentoring.