Floor Layer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The Floor Hand position is part of a 4-5 person workover rig crew on a well service rig, who are responsible for performing services on oil and gas wells requested by the customers of Axis Energy Services. The primary responsibilities of a Floor Hand include but are not limited to assisting in rigging up and rigging down, pulling and laying down rods, tubing and casing, and other functions specified by the Rig Supervisor or other designated individual. All duties are performed in a specified fashion to maximize the safety of the entire crew while meeting customer expectations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
• Assists the operator in rigging up and down, lining up the well service rig with the well.
• Sets hydraulic jacks, handles pads/boards and assists in attaching the guy wires to the anchor.
• Operates rod wrenches, tongs, elevators and other associated rig tools and equipment during well servicing operations
• Assists in picking up or laying down tubing, manually lifting the tubing from the rack onto the work floor or vice versa.
• Maintains tubing, rod tongs and hand tools on the rig.
• Dismantles and repairs oil field machinery using hand tools and power tools.
• Cleans up spills.
• Keeps pipe deck and main deck areas orderly.
• Reports any safety hazards, incidents or maintenance issues to the Rig Supervisor.
• Ensures that work carried out is in compliance with company policies and procedures and according to safety regulations.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs
• Ability to lift up to 75lbs.
• Position requires long periods of standing and sitting and ability to work long hours if necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• High school diploma, GED, or the equivalent is preferred.
• Basic oilfield well servicing experience;
• A minimum of one (1) year rig floor operation experience.
• Valid state issued driver license with acceptable motor vehicle records (MVR).
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and written in English.
• Must be able to work a varied rotational schedule and travel as job requires.
• Work may be performed in all weather conditions.
• Mobility, including entering confined spaces, enter areas by the use of ladders or other access devices; ability to bend, stoop, twist, stand, squat, crawl and walk.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Long periods of standing, squatting, kneeling, reaching or similar activities may be necessary
• Able to perform duties with protective equipment, H2S respirator where required; potential hazards include working near or with heavy tools and moving machinery
• 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 Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship or direct threat as defined by applicable law.

• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 lbs.; team lift up to 100 lbs. when required.
• Stand up to 8 hours and walk up to 4 hours per shift while performing rig operations and related field duties.
• Constantly climb, including ladders and derrick structures up to 50 feet, and perform elevated work on the tubing board, rod basket, and related rig components.
• Frequently bend, kneel, reach, push, pull, and handle rig tools, tubing elevators, hand tools, and other workover rig equipment.
• Demonstrate grip strength of approximately 80–100 lbs. per hand for safe tool handling and rig-related tasks.
• Use occasional fine motor skills for hand tools, equipment checks, and related rig support tasks.
• Work outdoors in field environments, including exposure to temperature extremes, high noise levels, heavy tools, moving machinery, and oil and gas wellsite conditions.
• Wear required PPE and maintain adequate vision and hearing to safely communicate and perform work in hazardous field environments.
• Work typical 12-hour shifts on a 14/7 rotation schedule, with travel up to approximately 75% based on operational needs.