Derrick Hand

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Affords assistance in rigging up and down, aligning the well service rig with the well.
• Executes servicing on the well.
• Handles all elevated work associated with rigging up/down (for instance, removing horse head from pumping unit).
• Assists in transferring rods and tubing from vertical racks to the elevator.
• Operates tubing elevators for standing tubing in the derrick.
• Assists in picking up or laying down tubing, manually lifting the tubing from the rack onto the work floor or vice versa.
• Operates hydraulic jacks, handles pads/boards, and assists in attaching guy wires to anchors.
• Assists in walking the rods when laying down rods.
• Reports any safety hazards, accidents, or maintenance issues to the Tool Pusher/Field Supervisor.
• Fulfills work that adheres to Axis policies and procedures and according to Axis and customer safety programs.
• Might be required to work floors or operate the rig when needed.
• Might drive the crew truck as needed (must maintain an active state-issued driver license).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

  Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities)

  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
  • Valid state-issued driver license with an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR); CDL Class A or B preferred.
  • At least one (1) year of Derrick hand experience required; at least two (2) years of workover rig floor experience required.
  • Effective communication, both verbally and written in English.
  • Ability to work a varied rotational schedule and travel as job requires.
  • Ability to work in all weather conditions.
  • Ability to lift heavy equipment up to 75 lbs.
  • Ability to access the work environment by using a ladder at heights of 50 ft. or more.
  • Long periods of standing, squatting, kneeling, reaching or similar activities may be necessary.
  • Ability to bend, stoop, twist, stand, squat, crawl and walk.
  • Able to perform duties with protective equipment, working near or with heavy tools and moving machinery.
  • Able to interact with others in a team environment.
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks at once.
  • Basic problem-solving and organizational skills.
  • Reliable telephone (cell phone) communication and transportation.
  • Able to clear pre-employment drug/alcohol and job-relevant screens.

    Additional Information

    This job has preference to qualified local job seekers within 60 miles of our Axis Ruth, MS facility.