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Workover Rig Floor Hand

Job in Laredo, Webb County, Texas, 78040, USA
Listing for: Killam Co
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-30
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Construction Labor & Trades, Building Maintenance, Installation Technician, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 25000 - 39000 USD Yearly USD 25000.00 39000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
SUMMARY:

A Workover Rig Floor Hand is responsible for performing services on oil wells utilizing a double, single, and Pole Rig. The duties of the floor hand include assisting in rigging up/down, pulling/laying rods, tubing, casing and other functions as specified by the rig operator. ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
  • Picks up/lays down pipe and latches tubing in elevators
  • Rigging up & down, including handling guidewire hydraulic jacks, pads/boards, and emergency gear.
  • Handle tubing, rods, casing and associated equipment such as rod strippers, polish rods, etc. The rig hand will operate rod wrenches, tongs, elevators, and associated equipment.
  • Assists in lifting, removing, installing and operating well head pump, jacks and performs other tasks as designated by the rig operator
  • Operates the mud pump
  • Manages tools on the workover rig floor and assists in daily maintenance
  • Attends and participates in safety meetings
Requirements

EDUCATION:

Must have a high school diploma, equivalency or equivalent experience.

EXPERIENCE:

Must have one - two (1-2) years of experience within oil and gas workover rigs, drilling rigs, production facilities, pipeline labor or equivalent experience.

SKILLS:

Must have the following skills and/or abilities:

  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Must possess organization and problem-solving skills
  • Must be able to work with a team
  • Must be able to lift 70 lbs and hand physical demanding work
  • Must be able to communicate using oral and basic written communication
  • Basic ability to read and understand maintenance/operations manuals.
  • Strong mechanical skills.
  • Strong planning, organizational, delegation, and time management skills in order to set priorities and meet assigned deadlines.
  • Strong problem-solving skills to develop feasible realistic solutions to problems, recommending actions designed to prevent problems from occurring.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Current Texas driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to perform the following physical activity on a frequent to constant basis:

  • Stand for long periods of time.
  • Lift 50–70 lbs. with or without assistance.
  • Able to quickly move hands, hands together with arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
  • Coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down.
  • Perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
  • Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information through verbal communications in person or detect objects in and around job site.
  • Average, ordinary visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents; operate various types of machinery and handheld equipment.
  • Walk moderate distances on slippery, even, and/or uneven surfaces.
  • Stand, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, turn, or crawl.
  • Climb and balance on stairs, metal/wooden beams, ladders, or other structures/elevated areas.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • Work primarily at job site performing work in outdoor weather conditions with exposure to extreme cold, heat, and noise depending upon project site; and may also include the following:

? dust, fumes, chemicals, and/or other harsh/hazardous solvents or disinfectants

? electrical components, power lines, or other electrical hazards

? rebar, blades, or other sharp objects/tools

? high elevations, trenches, or crawl spaces

  • Possible travel during the work day between jobsites, although some out-of-area travel may be expected with seldom overnight travel.
  • Work irregular hours to include nights and weekends.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to:

  • Follow all applicable company,…
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