Oilfield Derrick Hand

The Rig Hand works under the direction of the Rig Operator. This individual is part of a crew that is responsible for the maintenance and day to day operation of the service rigs.

- Handle the tubing and rods in and out of the racking board ( about 90 feet above the rig floor) for extended periods of time.

- Competent with rig and all equipment

- Performs general maintenance of draw works

- Loads and off-loads pipe and assists in rig movement

- Latch and unlatch tubing and rods

- Knowledge of how pumping units run

- Prepare and set up rig for workover

- Knowledge of thread types, tubing sizes and rod sizes

- Knowledge of working derricks

- Diagnose well problems

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $21.50 per hour

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Garden City, KS (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Garden City, KS: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person