Floorhand, Trades / Skilled Labor, General Labor
Job in
Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky, 41011, USA
Listed on 2026-05-31
Listing for:
Energy Job Shop
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-31
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
General Labor, Construction Labor / Trades, Maintenance Worker, Installation Technician
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Entry Level Oilfield Jobs Hiring NOW in PA, OH & WY:
Paid Training, 14 & 14, Housing
The Floorhand assists the Motorhand, Derrickhand, and Driller in day-to-day rig operations. Major responsibilities include general maintenance and cleaning, checking the rig and equipment, and assisting in drilling activities. The Floorhand is responsible for making drill pipe connections and tripping pipe in/out of the drilling hole. This is an entry-level job that provides initial introductory training and substantial on-the-job training.
Detailed
Description:
- Liftand place slips weighing approximately
150poundswith another person frequently during the tourwork shift - Generalupkeepoftherig and drilling floor;includesregularsweeping, shoveling, cleaning,painting,washing of equipment andrelatedhousekeeping duties
- Cleanandgeneralupkeepoftherig and drilling floor;includes regular painting,washing of equipment andrelatedhousekeeping duties
- Useironroughneck, slips,andtongs to properly handle and connect / break sections of drill pipe
- Assistinrigmoves:helpwithrig-up /rig-down, nipple up anddownblowout prev enters, assistwithgeneral assembly and maintenance andhelp prepare new location
- Regularly checkrig and equipment for any problemsandsafetyissues on an ongoing basis
- Assistwithinspecting, slipping and cutting drilling line
- Responsible for picking up andlaying down tubulars, attaching or detaching pick- uplines, andthe hook upand tear outofflare and degasserlines
- Assist Motorhandwith preventativemaintenanceandrepairsof equipment andmotors, pipe, andoff-loading materials aswell as checking / changing oil and coolant on engines
- Assist Derrickhandwithwatching and maintaining shakers,mud pits and pumps
- Wear required Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) at all designated times which could include but is not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses, coveralls, work gloves, respirator, and hearing protection
- Inspect safety equipment and PPEforwear and replacing as needed
- Maintain spatial orientation and awareness to safely move around work environmentwithmanymoving objects
- Work in a heavy industrial environment which includes working around constantly moving overhead machinery, being in close proximity to loud equipment and handling potentially hazardous chemicals
- Takeinitiativeandworkindependently during downtime
- Support other crew members by carrying supplies,ensuring compliance with safety procedures and other additional tasks as assigned
- Other duties as assigned that may be outside of this job description
- Ability to stand andwalk for aminimumof 3.5 hoursand up to 12 hours without being able to sit and while wearing steel-toed boots
- Able to repetitively climb steep stairsand be able tolift and carry 50 pounds independently while walking on uneven surfaces
- Must becomfortableworking at heights(50ft. orgreater) for extended periodsof time
- Stay alertand focused upto 12.5 hourswhile performingrepetitiveandroutine activities
- Bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and crawl throughout thetourwork shift
- Prior experience or ability to useheavy-duty handheld andlong-handled tools
- Ability to safely lift and carry 50 poundsindependently and repetitively climb steep stairs
- Demonstrate clear communication skills including ability toread,write and speak English aswell as understand and promptly follow verbal andwritteninstructionsin English
- Clearvision tojudgenear and far distancestomaintain awareness of,watch, andreport ongoing work activities to coworkers andthirdparties
- Able to have accurate recall over short andlong-term memory
- Abletowork closely with othersin the confined areaof the drilling rig andmaylive together in crew quarters
- Work with an emphasis on safety for themselves and others including coworkers and third parties
- Willing totravel to andwork in remote locations on a rotational schedule which consists of 14 days on / 14 daysoff,working 12.5 hour shifts thatcaninclude days or nights and aswell as weekends and holidays
- Willing to work mandatory and unscheduled hours outside of your assigned schedule with little or no advanced notice
- Must be willing and able to attend and successfully complete classroom training and testing to qualify for a rig assignment
- Able to successfully meet pre-employment testing requirements which may include, without limitation, pre-employment drug and alcohol test(s) and background checks as well as drug and/or alcohol testing periodically during employment (subject to state and federal laws)
- Six (6) months of stable work history
- One (1) year stable related work history (e.g., farming, ranching, construction, heavy equipment or other trade) or military service
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
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