Drilling Rig Hand / Roughneck
Posted 2025-06-06Drilling Rig Hand / Roughneck
THI Water Well has been serving the North Texas area since 1981. Our specialty is drilling and servicing large and deep diameter water wells for municipalities/cities, rig supply/oil companies, corporations, farms/ranches, irrigation, and builders. We work with, and are trusted by, a number of engineering firms. We are currently seeking self-motivated and mechanically inclined individuals to fill our Drilling Rig Hand position.
Drilling Rig Hand / Roughneck position is an experienced position whose main job function is to assist the water well driller or operator. The Drilling Rig Hand / Roughneck position includes the following job duties:
Mix mud and work on pumps
Be able to complete tasks without the direct supervision of the driller
Experienced with mud systems
Performing routine maintenance on machines and equipment
Operate Heavy Equipment as needed
Perform daily safety checks
Assist the driller in preparing for all operations
Ensuring rig is properly equipped and maintained
Maintaining accurate and in-depth drilling notes
Ensuring the well site is clean and orderly
Following all safety guidelines and reporting issues as needed
All other duties as assigned
Requirements: Prior drilling experience (water well or oilfield) required. 1-2 years. Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds Must be willing to travel to job sites throughout the state of Texas, including daily reasonable travel radius 10% overnight travel Must be willing to work longer shifts and overtime as needed
Job Type: Full-Time
Primary Reporting Locations: Bowie or Pilot Point
Pay: $18 per hour Starting Pay, $1 increase after first 90-days. CDL drivers start at $19 per hour with $1 increase after first 90-days.
Benefits:
Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
10 hour shift
12 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift
Holidays
Monday to Friday
Night shift
Overtime
Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
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