Rig hand

Responsibilities

Learn about basic maintenance of drilling rig including mud tanks, mud pump, draw works, doghouse, engine, handling tools and supporting equipment (including crew truck, forklift, gravel machine, etc) before, during and after shift.

Leave vehicles, equipment and tools in operable condition. Immediately report all maintenance issues to driller or rig supervisor, which includes asking to have broken tools repaired/replaced. Discontinue use of broken items and dispose of broken tools that cannot be repaired.

Operate vehicles and comply with all Department of Transportation rules and regulations.

If employee maintains a commercial driver’s license, complete driver vehicle inspection reports before and after operating commercially regulated vehicles. Submit inspection reports after each shift. It is the employee’s responsibility to review weight limits and monitor hours of service for compliance.

When moving equipment, observe job site and assist as needed to prevent damage and

destruction of equipment or property.

Use handling tools such as tongs and wrenches.

Store and care for all tools, spare parts, equipment, materials, and supplies.

Perform basic housekeeping including but not limited to disposing of garbage and

organizing job site, crew truck and employee lockers before, during and after shift.

Mix drilling fluid, cement and chemicals.

Follow all safety regulations, policies, principles, and procedures.

Use all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Immediately notify supervisor about injuries to self or crew members.

Must be available by phone and be readily available to report to work as needed at all times.

Perform other duties as assigned, which may include working in another department

as needed.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma, GED equivalent or applicable experience

• Previous manual labor experience in the construction industry preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Texas Driver’s License

• Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver’s License preferred

Language Skills

• Ability to speak, write, read and understand English required for basic job function

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical or safety procedures, manuals and standards

Special Equipment Skills

Ability to develop a working knowledge of basic analytical equipment including:

• Water analyzer

• Scales

• Viscosity cup

Ability to operate a tractor, backhoe or forklift preferred

Physical Demands

• Balance and stability is required.

• Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift

and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted, and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or

hear; taste or smell and lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, assisted.

• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to distinguish color and

ability to adjust focus required.

• This position requires full use of arms and back, and is comprised of repetitive motions.

• Stamina is required as employees may routinely work physically demanding shifts of up to or

more than 12 hours per shift, 7 days a week.

• If employee maintains CDL compliance with 37 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 4 (which

includes but is not limited to satisfactory Texas Department of Transportation physical exam and

random drug testing) required.

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