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How much do independent contractor rig welders jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for independent contractor rig welders in Del Rio, TX is $42.67, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $31.92 and $44.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Independent Contractor Rig Welders vs Pipeline Welders?

AspectIndependent Contractor Rig WeldersPipeline Welders
CredentialsWelding certifications, safety trainingWelding certifications, safety training
Work EnvironmentOffshore rigs, oil fields, industrial sitesPipeline construction sites, oil and gas pipelines
Employer & IndustryContractors, oil & gas industry, industrial sectorsConstruction companies, oil & gas industry

Independent Contractor Rig Welders and Pipeline Welders both require welding certifications and safety training. While rig welders often work on offshore rigs and industrial sites as contractors, pipeline welders focus on pipeline construction and maintenance within the oil and gas industry. The main difference lies in their work environment and project types, with rig welders typically working in more mobile, offshore settings, and pipeline welders in land-based pipeline projects.

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Infographic showing various Independent Contractor Rig Welders job openings in Del Rio, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $88,749 per year, or $42.7 per hour.

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Barnard Construction Company

Del Rio, TX • On-site

$23.75 - $31.25/hr

Full-time

Medical

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Overview

The project is located in Del Rio, Texas. Barnard Construction Company, Inc., based in Bozeman, Montana, is a heavy-civil construction company with projects underway across North America. Barnard is ranked by Engineering News-Record, a leading construction industry periodical, as one of the nation's Top 400 civil contractors. We specialize in dam construction and rehabilitation, power transmission and distribution, tunneling, inland marine, oil, gas, utility, and sewer and water pipeline projects. We offer competitive salaries, profit sharing, 401(k)s, a generous health plan, annual bonuses, and challenging career opportunities with a financially solid company. Barnard's people are the reason for the success of the company. Our reputation attracts the highest quality personnel, people who are committed to producing projects that set a standard for excellence. At Barnard, we build the riskiest, most difficult, complex jobs we can find and we hire people who thrive on tough work and demanding opportunities.

Qualifications

Must possess competence in the following areas in order to perform this role in a safe, productive and effective manner:

  • At least 5yrs of experience troubleshooting and repairing heavy equipment.
  • Experience with diesel and gas engines, hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical systems.
  • Must own service truck (not required) and tools applicable to the position
  • Basic understanding of schematics and diagrams.
  • Ability to inspect heavy equipment and identify defects and performance issues both in the field and in the shop.
  • Maintenance and repairs of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and diesel systems on a variety of construction equipment and tools.
  • Perform required visual inspections, diagnostics and preventative maintenance on a variety of construction equipment.
  • Fabricate parts when needed.
  • Perform all duties in accordance with Barnard's safety culture and policies.
  • Skilled in welding and cutting.
  • Valid driver license and satisfactory driving record.
Responsibilities
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
  • Ability to exert heavy physical effort, handling average weight objects up to 100 pounds.
  • Ability to kneel, stoop, crouch, balance, climb or crawl.
  • Ability to correctly rig and hoist material.
  • Ability to tolerate heights without fear.
  • Ability to maintain balance.
  • Able to enter the cab of a vehicle or piece of equipment that is 3.5 feet or more off the ground.
  • Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time, reach for, handle, and manipulate items and to work in extreme weather conditions (cold and wet).
  • Able to work long, irregular and varied hours, six to seven day per week, 50 to 70 hours per week.
  • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
  • Ability to safely and effectively perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal , state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

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Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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