The Floor Hand works under the direction of the Crew Operator to maintain and repair oil and gas wells and related equipment. The role involves rigging up and rigging down workover rigs; supporting and leveling rigs and machinery; handling rods, tubing, and casing; assembling and disassembling production equipment; maintaining tools; and using specialized equipment to guide instruments, tubing, and casing down holes. The Floor Hand is responsible for keeping the work area clean and organized and ensuring that equipment is in proper working order. Duties also include cleaning, fueling, greasing, and maintaining workover rig equipment, and changing oils and lubricants as needed and on a regular schedule. Work is generally performed during daylight hours Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturday or Sunday work. Some operations continue without interruption across several consecutive days and require multiple shifts and crews. The position may require work beyond an eight-hour day, on weekends or holidays, and at heights of 50 feet or more. The Floor Hand works as part of a three-to-five-person crew and may perform workshop and yard maintenance and repair work, drive company vehicles, and assist management personnel. Company-provided training in rig operations, standard operating procedures, and safe work procedures is expected. The position requires the ability to bend, stoop, and lift objects weighing up to 75 pounds for extended periods, and to stand, walk, and sit while working indoors or outdoors. Applicants must be able to understand and give verbal and written instructions in English and perform basic arithmetic calculations. Candidates must pass the company's pre-employment exam, drug screen, and physical, and have an acceptable criminal history.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED