Rig Operator
Listed on 2026-07-25
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Trades / Skilled Labor
General Labor, Construction Labor & Trades, Heavy Equipment Operator
- Location 4400 10 Mile Road,Casper, WY, 82604,United States
- Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
The Rig Operator works on a service rig and is responsible for servicing oil and gas wells. The duties include driving the crew vehicle, assisting in rigging-up and down, and operating the rig/components as necessary. All duties are to be performed according to operating procedures to maximize safety and to efficiently perform the task.
Essential Functions of Job:- Supervise the raising and lowering of the derrick.
- Assist in rigging up/down equipment
- Lifting, removing or installing the production equipment as required by the well operator or other designated company official.
- Largely responsible for determining how the job will be performed, based on the specific conditions at the well.
- Direct the activities of the crew as required.
- Operating the rig and its components during all oil well drilling jobs.
- Observe and possibly fill in for other crew members during the operation of the rig and its components as essential for safe job performance.
- Drive crew to location, ensuring all are fit for duty.
- Pre-hitch, contact crew members to notify of upcoming job and meeting point.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Ability to work in a variety of, sometimes challenging, weather conditions
- Experience and comfort working at heights
- Must have a can do , customer services orientated approach
- Ability to communicate both oral and written effectively
- Must comply with all safety policies and procedures
- CDL
- Well Control School
- H2S, Forklift/Manlift, and CPR/1st Aid
- Any other heavy equipment licenses or certifications
Amount of each day spent:
Standing: 80% Walking: 1% Sitting: 10%
Employee works:
Inside: 10% Outside: 90%
lifting/carrying (0-100lbs) 5 times/hour 8-10 hours/day
pulling/pushing (0-75lbs) 3 times/hour 8-10 hours/day
to squat 10 times/hour 8-10 hours/day
to kneel 1 times/hour 8-10 hours/day
to climb ladders/stairs 10 times/hour 8-10 hours/day
Physical activity required:Lift under 10lbs Frequently
Lift 10-25lbs Frequently
Lift 25-50lbs Frequently
Lift Over 100lbs Seldom
Carry under 10lbs Frequently
Carry 10-25lbs Frequently
Carry 25-50lbs Frequently
Carry Over 100lbs Seldom
Reach above shoulder Frequently
Reach at shoulder Frequently
Reach below shoulder Frequently
The working conditions may involve exposure to the following:chemicals gases cold heat
heights (0-110’) fumes winds ice
Other physical requirements:- Hand/grip strength
- Depth perception
- Any other physical requirements that allow the employee to perform the job safely according to all company, local, state and federal regulations and requirements.
The following safety equipment is to be worn on the job (when applicable):
goggles face shields safety glasses hard hats safety belts
ear plugs steel toed boots tyvek suits SCBA gloves
H2S monitors fall protection FR Clothing
Other requirements:- Valid drivers license highly preferred
- Pre-employment background and MVR check
Benefits you will receive:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance
- Health Benefits - your choice of three medical insurance plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan – all with significant premium contributions from Fortis
- Traditional and Roth 401K plans, offering a 100% company match for up to 3% of your salary and a 50% match on the next 2%, available at 6 months of full-time employment
- Other supplemental insurances
- Paid time off that begins accruing on your first day
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