Rig Hand I

Weisinger Incorporated is seeking a Rig Hand I to join the Willis, Texas location. This role supports daily job site operations by assisting with tools, moving pipe, mixing materials, and helping the crew complete projects safely and efficiently. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, being part of a team, and building hands-on skills in the water well industry.

Job Summary 

Perform or assists in performance of operating the drilling site, including basic maintenance of equipment, handling tools, moving pipe, operating heavy equipment and mixing job materials in a manner to achieve optimal safety, efficiency, quality, reliability, staff morale and teamwork by performing the duties listed in the following section.

This is a manual labor, physically intensive position with repetitive tasks. All employees of Weisinger Incorporated must agree to perform work out of town or at night, on the weekends and on holidays with short notice and for an extended period as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Learn about basic maintenance of drilling rig including mud tanks, mud pump, draw works, dog house, engine, handling tools and supporting equipment (including crew truck, forklift, gravel machine, etc) before, during and after shift.
• Leave vehicles, equipment and tools in operable condition. Immediately report all maintenance issues to driller or rig supervisor, which includes asking to have broken tools repaired/replaced. Discontinue use of broken items, and dispose of broken tools that cannot be repaired.
• Operate vehicles and comply with all Department of Transportation rules and regulations.
• If employee maintains a commercial driver’s license, complete driver vehicle inspection reports before and after operating commercially regulated vehicles. Submit inspection reports after each shift. It is the employee’s responsibility to review weight limits and monitor hours of service for compliance
• When moving equipment, observe job site and assist as needed to prevent damage and destruction of equipment or property.
• Use handling tools such as tongs and wrenches.
• Store and care for all tools, spare parts, equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Perform basic housekeeping including but not limited to disposing of garbage and organizing job site, crew truck and employee lockers before, during and after shift.
• Mix drilling fluid, cement and chemicals.
• Follow all safety regulations, policies, principles, and procedures.
• Use all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Immediately notify supervisor about injuries to self or crew members.
• Must be available by phone and be readily available to report to work as needed at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned, which may include working in another department as needed.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma, GED equivalent or applicable experience
• Previous manual labor experience in the construction industry preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver’s License preferred

Language Skills

• Ability to speak, write, read and understand English required for basic job function
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical or safety procedures, manuals and standards

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals in standard and metric units
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

Special Equipment Skills

Ability to develop a working knowledge of basic analytical equipment including:

• Water analyzer
• Scales
• Viscosity cup

Ability to operate a tractor, backhoe or forklift preferred

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

Other Skills and Abilities

• Mechanically incline

Physical Demands

• Balance and stability is required
• Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted, and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; taste or smell and lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, assisted.
• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to distinguish color and ability to adjust focus required.
• This position requires full use of arms and back, and is comprised of repetitive motions.
• Stamina is required as employees may routinely work physically demanding shifts of up to or more than 12 hours per shift, 7 days a week.
• If employee maintains CDL compliance with 37 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 4 (which includes but is not limited to satisfactory Texas Department of Transportation physical exam and random drug testing) required.

Work Environment

The work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts at eye level or overhead; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration; mud; grease; and diesel fuel. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; and icy surfaces. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The employee primarily works in an outdoor environment on an elevated platform (ranging from 6’ to 14’ or more above ground level) with extreme heat/cold; direct sunlight; wet and/or humid conditions; and other outside weather conditions.

Comprehensive Benefits • Career Advancement • A Company That Invests in You

Weisinger offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family. Employees receive paid holidays, vacation time, and an extended paid holiday break during Christmas and New Year’s. Our medical plans includes multiple plan options, with dental and vision offered as additional voluntary benefits. We also provide company‑paid life insurance & AD&D, and disability insurance, along with a large variety of employee‑paid ancillary options. A 401(k) plan with a company match further supports long‑term financial wellness. All benefits are subject to change annually or at any time at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.