Steamer Operator/Roustabout
Listed on 2026-02-06
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Maintenance/Cleaning
General Labor, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Building Maintenance, Maintenance Worker
Location: Gaylord
Description
Riverside Operating is the largest natural gas producer in the state of Michigan. We’re seeking a Steamer Operator / Roustabout in the Alpena area. Geographical location of Candidate will greatly factor into the selection of best Candidate for the job. This is a direct hire, full time (40+ hours per week) position, with competitive wages (
starting at $18 - $21/hr
), and a comprehensive benefits package, including a company truck, iPad, and cell phone.
Our field of operations runs from the western shores to the eastern shores of the beautiful state of Michigan. Our HQ is located in Traverse City, and we have offices in Gaylord, Grayling, Indiana, and Texas. With over 200 employees, Riverside operates over 5,500 wells. We remain focused on making a positive long-term impact in Northern Michigan, particularly with regard to extension of the Antrim Shale economic life.
BenefitsBenefits - eligibility for benefits is date of hire, unless otherwise specified:
- Employer paid
:
Holiday (7/yr);
Sick (up to 40 hours/yr);
Vacation (earn from date of hire, can use after 90 days);
Bereavement;
Jury Duty
- Employee paid
:
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Company provided: goggles / face shields / safety glasses (stipend for prescription safety glasses); hard hats;
Tyvek suits; respirators; slicker suit; H2S monitors; fall protection; hearing protection - Employee provided: safety toed boots (company provides annual stipend); work gloves; flame resistant clothing (company provides 3 shirts and 3 pants; will replace if damaged or worn out); prescription safety glasses (company provides annual stipend and discounted prices at preferred locations)
- Testing and rebuilding PSV’s (training provided)
- Tank installation and repairs
- Possibly dig pits and lines with hand tools
- Install motors on equipment
- Set well equipment at well locations which includes cement pads and pumping units
- Responsible for tie-down of pumping units and installing counterweights for balancing pumping units
- General yard maintenance and cleanup of ground and buildings, including cleaning up oil and/or chemical spills
- Must be proficient with all tools including air and electrical
- Steam clean coolers (training provided)
- Prepare paperwork as required by the operation
- Perform the day-to-day activities assigned by the Operations Supervisor and/or Foreman and ensure all required inspections are completed
- Pitch in where and when needed, even if it's not your "normal" job, aiding your fellow field personnel
- Clear walkways of snow or cut away grass or bushes impeding working areas or that are causing safety concern
- Willing to learn from and mentor under knowledgeable team members
- Follow all company policies and procedures, including Health, Safety and Environmental
- No experience necessary – we will train a highly motivated person with a high school diploma or GED equivalent
- Company provides basic set of hand tools – specialty tools will be purchased by Riverside
- Must have computer skills with ability to be proficient in using Microsoft Outlook, iPhone and iPad apps
- MUST possess valid driver’s license (can obtain chauffeurs license post offer)
- Subject to Drug and Alcohol Testing policy which includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing and follow-up testing
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations accurately, communicate verbally and in writing, and work with the public and/or contractors to facilitate constructive problem solving
- Work schedule examples:…
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