Derrick Hand (Williston, ND)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Affords assistance in rigging up and down, aligning the well service rig with the well.
• Executes servicing operations on the well.
• Handles all elevated work associated with rigging up/down (for instance, removing horse head from pumping unit).
• Manages all work pertaining to the rod basket and tubing board (including transferring rods and tubing from vertical racks to the elevator).
• Operates tubing elevators for maintaining standing tubing in the derrick.
• Assists in moving or placing tubing, either manually lifting from racks to the floor or vice versa.
• Operates hydraulic jacks, manages pads/boards, and assists in attaching guy wires to anchors.
• Supports in laying down rods.
• Reports any safety hazards, accidents, or maintenance issues to the Tool Pusher/Field Supervisor.
• Safeguards that work adheres to Axis policies and procedures and complies with Axis and customer safety programs.
• Might be required to work on floors or operate the rig as needed.
• Might drive the crew truck as needed (requires 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 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 verbal and written communication 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 move around in confined spaces, enter areas via ladders or other access devices; ability to bend, stoop, twist, stand, squat, crawl and walk.
  • Ability to interact with others in a team environment.
  • Ability 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.

    Physical Requirements

    • 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 move around in confined spaces, enter areas via ladders or other access devices; ability to bend, stoop, twist, stand, squat, crawl and walk.