Rig Hand I

WEISINGER INCORPORATED•Pleasanton, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Weisinger Incorporated is seeking a Rig Hand I for its San Antonio, Texas location. The role supports daily job-site operations by handling tools, moving pipe, mixing materials, and assisting the crew to complete projects safely and efficiently. It is suited to someone who enjoys outdoor work, teamwork, and developing hands-on skills in the water well industry. The Rig Hand I performs or assists with job-site operations to promote safety, efficiency, quality, reliability, staff morale, and teamwork. The position works under the direct supervision of the pump rig operator and may perform other duties, including work in another department as needed. Employees must follow a rotating on-call schedule for crews in the commercial service department and remain reachable and available to report to work as needed. The role involves physically demanding work, potentially for shifts of 10 hours or more, primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, chemicals, electrical-shock risks, vibration, mud, grease, diesel fuel, and loud noise.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED equivalent, or applicable experience.
Valid Texas Driver’s License.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical or safety procedures, manuals, and standards in English, and to understand and write in English.
Basic mathematical skills, including arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; applying fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions; and reading charts and completing conversions.
Ability to develop working knowledge of the specified tools and equipment, including tool selection, oxy-acetylene cutting torch, basic electrical power tools and equipment, pH-indicator strips, Imhoff cones, Rossum Sand Testers, and viscosity cup.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
Proficiency with hand tools, basic electrical skills, and mechanical aptitude.
Ability to meet physical demands, including balance and stability, repetitive motions, and lifting or moving items weighing up to 50 pounds.
If maintaining a commercial driver’s license, comply with 37 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 4, including the required Texas Department of Transportation physical exam and random drug testing.

Nice To Haves

Previous manual labor experience in the construction industry.
Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
Basic welding skills.
Ability to operate a tractor, backhoe, or forklift.

Responsibilities

Use handling tools such as tongs and wrenches.
Store and care for tools, spare parts, materials, and supplies.
Follow safety regulations, policies, principles, and procedures, and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
Mix drilling fluid, cement, and chemicals.
Operate the rig under the direct supervision of the pump rig operator.
Learn basic maintenance of the pump rig and supporting equipment before, during, and after shifts.
Leave vehicles, equipment, and tools in operable condition; promptly report maintenance issues and request repair or replacement of broken tools.
Stop using broken items and dispose of tools that cannot be repaired.
Operate vehicles in compliance with Department of Transportation rules and regulations.
If maintaining a commercial driver’s license, complete and submit required driver vehicle inspection reports and monitor vehicle weight limits and hours of service.
Observe the job site and assist as needed to prevent damage to equipment or property when moving equipment.
Immediately notify a supervisor about injuries to the employee or crew members.
Perform housekeeping, including disposing of garbage and organizing the job site, crew truck, and employee lockers before, during, and after shifts.
Abide by the rotating on-call schedule and remain available by phone to report to work as needed.
Perform other assigned duties, which may include working in another department.