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Swab Rig Operator

Kimble Recycling and Disposal Inc.

Dover, OH • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

  • Hiring Location Dover, OH

The Swab Rig Operator will be maintaining or increasing the production of a gas or oil well by removing fluids and materials.
About us: Kimble Company is locally owned and operated by the Kimble Family, with over 70 years of experience in the energy, materials, recycling, and solid waste industries. We are a dedicated team of seasoned professionals who care about our clients, the environment, safety, our families, and our co-workers. At Kimble we strive for perfection in everything that we do.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Valid Class A CDL driver's license, preferred
  • Ability to operate truck with a manual transmission
  • At least 23 years of age
  • Minimum of 3 years CDL truck driving experience
  • Previous experience operating a service rig
  • Must be physically fit and able to climb and work at heights
  • Ability to work outside in all types of weather
  • Ability to lift in excess of 75lbs
  • Must be able to successfully pass pre-employment drug screen, background, and motor vehicle records check
  • Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations

Responsibilities and Duties:
  • Operate swabbing equipment to remove fluids from wellbores
  • Monitor and maintain the operation of the swabbing unit
  • Assist with the installation and removal of swabbing units as needed
  • Collect and document data related to the well/location and equipment performance
  • Drive to and from various work locations
  • Pick up and lay down lubricator
  • Load and off-load materials from the truck to the rig
  • Routine maintenance of assigned rig and equipment
  • Operate company vehicles in a safe manner in compliance with OSHA and DOT requirements, all local, state and federal laws and Kimble policies.
  • Perform pre-and post-trip inspection of the vehicle, and document/report any mechanical or safety issues to supervisors.
  • Safely maneuver vehicle in residential and commercial environments and navigate high traffic areas.
  • Immediately notifies Supervisor of accidents, injuries, or property damage
  • Maintains and updates route sheets and driver logs
  • Attend scheduled safety meetings, information sessions, and trainings.

Benefits:
  • 401(k) retirement plan with match
  • Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Health care and dependent care spending accounts (FSA)
  • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Employee Discount Program

Schedule: Day shift | Monday to Friday | Overtime | Weekends as needed
This Employer is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, age, marital status, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, non-job related disability, or any other status protected by law.
Kimble Recycling & Disposal, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, national origin, age, military/veteran status or genetic information or any other status protected by law.

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