Floor Hand

Axis Energy Services•Platteville, CO
•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Floor Hand is part of a 4–5 person workover rig crew providing customer-requested services on oil and gas wells. The role assists with rigging up and down, lining up the well service rig, handling rods, tubing, and casing, and supporting other operations as directed by the Rig Supervisor or another designated individual. Work must be performed safely, in accordance with company policies and procedures and applicable safety regulations, while meeting customer expectations. The position involves operating and maintaining rig tools and equipment, keeping work areas orderly, reporting safety hazards, incidents, and maintenance issues, and performing other related duties as assigned. Work is performed outdoors in field environments and may involve all weather conditions, long hours, travel, and a varied rotational schedule. The typical schedule is 12-hour shifts on a 14/7 rotation, with travel up to approximately 75% based on operational needs. The position prefers qualified local job seekers within 60 miles of the Axis Platteville, Colorado facility.

Requirements

  • Basic oilfield well servicing experience.
  • At least one year of rig floor operation experience.
  • Valid state-issued driver's license with acceptable motor vehicle records.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English.
  • Ability to work a varied rotational schedule and travel as required by the job.
  • Ability to work in all weather conditions and in a fast-paced team environment while handling multiple tasks.
  • Basic problem-solving and organizational skills.
  • Reliable telephone (cell phone) communication and transportation.
  • Ability to pass pre-employment drug/alcohol and job-relevant screening.
  • Ability to climb ladders and stairs and enter confined spaces or access areas using ladders or other access devices.
  • Ability to bend, stoop, twist, stand, squat, crawl, walk, kneel, reach, and perform similar activities for extended periods.
  • Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.; physical demands also include frequently lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. and team lifting up to 100 lbs. when required.
  • Ability to stand up to 8 hours and walk up to 4 hours per shift.
  • Ability to climb ladders and derrick structures up to 50 feet and perform elevated work.
  • Ability to handle rig tools, tubing elevators, hand tools, and other workover rig equipment, with grip strength of approximately 80–100 lbs. per hand.
  • Ability to perform duties while wearing protective equipment, including an H2S respirator where required.
  • Adequate vision and hearing to communicate and work safely in hazardous field environments.
  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent is preferred.

Nice To Haves

  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the operator with rigging up and down and lining up the well service rig with the well.
  • Set hydraulic jacks, handle pads and boards, and help attach guy wires to anchors.
  • Operate rod wrenches, tongs, elevators, and other rig tools and equipment during well servicing operations.
  • Help pick up or lay down tubing, including manually lifting it between the rack and work floor.
  • Maintain tubing, rod tongs, and hand tools on the rig.
  • Dismantle and repair oil field machinery using hand tools and power tools.
  • Clean up spills and keep pipe deck and main deck areas orderly.
  • Report safety hazards, incidents, and maintenance issues to the Rig Supervisor.
  • Perform work in compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
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