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Tetra Tech, Inc.

LFG Drilling Rig Operator

Richfield, OH · On-site

$75/day

Tetra Tech is adding a Drilling Rig Operator to our Landfill Gas Drilling team. Why Tetra Tech: At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our industry ...

Tetra Tech

LFG Drilling Rig Operator

Richfield, OH · On-site

$75/day

Tetra Tech is adding a Drilling Rig Operator to our Landfill Gas Drilling team. Why Tetra Tech: At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our industry ...

TERRACON

Driller/Exploration Team Member IV

Parma, OH · On-site

$21.75 - $29.75/hr

Operate a geotechnical drill rig to advance boreholes to all depths required in their region. oLead a 2 or 3 man drill crew and support their development in all tasks associated with drilling ...

Timken

Field Service Technician - Ohio

Cleveland, OH · On-site

We are a global leader in delivering efficiency products to the transportation and construction equipment industries such as automatic lubrication, oil level management systems. The US head office is ...

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How much do oil rig job jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for oil rig job in Akron, OH is $21.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.19 and $27.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by workers on oil rigs, and how are these typically managed by teams?

Oil rig jobs often involve working in remote locations, harsh weather conditions, and adhering to strict safety protocols. Workers may face challenges such as long shifts, extended periods away from home, and physically demanding tasks. Teams manage these challenges through rigorous safety training, strong communication, and a rotational work schedule that allows for adequate rest. Collaboration and support among crew members are essential to maintain safety and productivity on the rig.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in an oil rig job, and why are they important?

To thrive in an oil rig job, you generally need a high school diploma or equivalent, physical fitness, and knowledge of safety protocols and basic mechanical skills. Familiarity with drilling equipment, safety certification (such as H2S and Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training), and experience with rig-specific software are often required. Strong teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are crucial soft skills. These qualifications are vital to ensure operational efficiency and safety in the challenging and hazardous environment of an oil rig.

What is an oil rig job?

Oil rig jobs refer to the various positions involved in the exploration, extraction, and production of oil and gas from beneath the earth's surface, often at offshore or remote locations. These jobs can include roles such as drillers, roughnecks, derrickhands, engineers, geologists, and support staff. Working on an oil rig typically involves long shifts, physically demanding tasks, and adhering to strict safety regulations. Oil rig jobs can be well-paying but often require workers to stay on-site for extended periods before rotating off for rest. The industry offers opportunities for career advancement, especially for those willing to gain experience and additional training.

How much does an oil rig job pay?

Oil rig jobs typically pay between $50,000 and $150,000 annually, depending on experience, role, and location. Entry-level positions like roustabouts start around $40,000 to $60,000, while specialized roles such as drillers or engineers can earn significantly more, often exceeding $100,000 per year. Overtime, safety certifications, and working offshore shifts can also impact overall compensation.

How do I get hired on an oil rig?

To get hired on an oil rig, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, relevant safety certifications such as Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET), and experience in the oil and gas industry or related fields. Employers often require physical fitness, the ability to work in challenging environments, and sometimes prior offshore experience or specialized skills like welding or equipment operation.

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Infographic showing various Oil Rig Job job openings in Akron, OH as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,149 per year, or $21.7 per hour.

Technical Outside Sales

Dearing Compressor

Cuyahoga Falls, OH • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

About Dearing Compressor & Pump Co.
Dearing is a family business operating in Youngstown, OH as the industry leader in industrial compressor distribution and packaging. For over 80 years, Dearing has based their reputation on service, reliability, integrity and innovation, and responsibly serves industrial and energy customers with dependable equipment and systems for compressed air, gas, process gas and hydraulic applications. The manufacturers they represent provide the absolute best equipment and support available in the marketplace today. Dearing continually matches these quality products with engineering, design expertise, installation experience, and quality service to keep customers’ equipment running properly for years.
 
Albin P. Dearing III, who sold and serviced Gardner Denver industrial air compressors, formed Dearing and Co. in 1945. It is the second oldest remaining distributor for Gardner Denver in the U.S.A. The company’s introduction to the oil and gas business came in 1960 by working on Gardner Denver oil rig compressors. This later led to an expansion into the natural gas compressor market within Ohio. Today, Dearing’s air and gas compressors serve automotive, aluminum, plastic, chemical, food, high-tech, lumber, rubber, steel and mining, as well as oil and gas industries.
http://www.dearingcomp.com/

Outside Sales Territory
Akron/ Canton
Do you love selling something real and meaningful? Are you good with fixing problems and solving puzzles? Are you the type of person that other people look to for help to fix a problem? Do you thrive by being well compensated for the work you do to close a sale? Are you good at sales? If you’re great with showing people the path to a solution, and you really, really like to sell, then we need to connect.
We’re looking for our next Sales Engineer to join the Dearing Compressor & Pump Co. team to help our customers find the best way to keep their production processes moving. Our Sales Engineers work in the industrial markets with manufacturers, producers, fabricators, municipalities etc. helping them find ways to fix their rotating equipment.
The outside sales individual will:
Be a sales pro.
This isn’t a let’s try-it-to-see-if-can-do-it job. This is a serious profession. And you’re really good at it.
Be excited about working in the industrial space.
So, we do and help our customers do cool stuff. But, that doesn’t mean we work in glamorous spaces, places or with trending stuff. We wear jeans, steel-toed shoes and safety gear, go outside in the winter and in the heat of summer. We work with customers that run processes in clean rooms to sewage treatment facilities. We work with customers who make things happen. We think that’s awesome; you should, too.
Be the first and go-to person.
You’ll be the person our customers see, hear from and work with when planning a new (or improvement) project, maintenance, warranty or service repair.
Be(come) known in the territory by our current and future customers.
Find new customers, develop existing customers. You are a hunter - the type of person who people remember because you know that a sales opportunity doesn’t come on the first, fourth or sometimes until after the tenth connection and you make the connections again and again...
Be a known closer.
This doesn’t mean push-y, annoying car sales. This means you build the relationship, earn the sale, and close the deal based on the trust and respect you earn with the customer.
Be independent.
Work within your defined territory and account base to figure out how to cover the market and meet your customer’s needs.
Be flexible.
Our customer’s bottom line depends on our solutions to their process problems. They don’t make money if their compressed air and pumps don’t work. Schedules change, projects shift, moving parts stop moving and we make it work.
Be an aggressively active learner.
You might not know much about rotating equipment, but you’ll need to. If you do know rotating equipment, then we expect that you keep moving forward with new applications, customer needs, product tech and designs that are rapidly evolving.
Be process and project driven.
Our customers are engineers, mechanics, and maintenance professionals. They live, eat and breath process. You should, too.
Be comfortable with navigating and using tech.
We don’t like reporting-to-report, but our products are technical, our customers are busy and you will use tech in front of customers and behind the scene to get stuff done.
Be likeable and want to have fun.
Let’s face it, we spend a lot of time it work - we celebrate wins, work collaboratively, and genuinely smile at work.
We can’t teach you work ethic, personal integrity, and sales tenacity. So tell us about how you embrace these qualities in your sales persona in your digital cover note when you send in your profile or resume.
What we will teach you:
- About our company resources, rotating equipment theory and applications.
- About our process and systems.
- About our product lines and their applications.
- Industry know-how like energy rebates, regulatory issues, etc.
- How to optimize your selling time and process so you can make more money.
Benefits, Compensation, & More
Inside Sales Support to get you on-boarded, trained and productive
Good sales enablement: company cell phone, company computer, software and existing customers
Base + uncapped sales commission … monthly commission paid on every customer dollar invoiced
Company expense reimbursement + Vehicle Reimbursement Program
Work from your home office or ours when you’re not in territory.
Better than Big-Company benefits …
  • Medical, Vision, and Dental
  • 9 Paid Holidays
  • Short and Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • 401 (k) Retirement Plan (Up to a 4% Match)
  • Generous PTO
  • A company to be proud of with real people dedicated to doing really good things (in business and in the community)
  • Our uncapped, best-in-industry commission program

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