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How much do service rig jobs pay per hour?

As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for service rig in Manitoba is $23.59, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $26.20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Service Rig Worker, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Service Rig Worker, you need a solid understanding of oilfield operations, mechanical aptitude, and typically a high school diploma or equivalent with relevant safety certifications like H2S Alive and First Aid. Familiarity with rig machinery, hand and power tools, and adherence to safety protocols are essential technical requirements. Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills enable you to work effectively in challenging and often remote environments. These skills ensure safe, efficient rig operations and minimize risks in a physically demanding industry.

What are some common challenges faced by Service Rig workers, and how can they be addressed?

Service Rig work often involves physically demanding tasks, exposure to harsh weather conditions, and working long or irregular hours. Safety is a top priority, as the environment can be hazardous without strict adherence to protocols. Effective communication and teamwork are essential—many tasks require close coordination with operators, supervisors, and other crew members. To address these challenges, workers should prioritize ongoing safety training, stay physically fit, and foster open lines of communication within their teams.

What are service rig jobs?

Service rig jobs involve working on oil and gas wells to perform maintenance, repairs, and other services after the initial drilling is complete. Workers on a service rig, also called a workover rig, may be responsible for tasks like replacing equipment, cleaning the well, or enhancing production. These roles are physically demanding and often require working outdoors in various weather conditions. Service rig crews play a crucial role in keeping oil and gas wells operational and safe. Common positions include floorhands, derrickhands, and rig operators.

What jobs make $3,000 a month without a degree?

Service rig jobs, such as roustabouts or roughneck positions in the oil and gas industry, can pay around $3,000 or more per month without requiring a college degree. These roles typically require physical stamina, on-the-job training, and sometimes certifications like H2S or safety courses. Experience and location can influence salary levels significantly.

What is the difference between Service Rig vs Drilling Rig?

AspectService RigDrilling Rig
Primary FunctionProvides maintenance, repair, and support services to wells and equipmentPerforms the drilling of new wells or deepening existing wells
Work EnvironmentStationary or mobile units on well sites, often in remote locationsStationary or mobile units on well sites, often in remote locations
Credentials/CertificationsTechnicians often hold certifications in well servicing and safetyOperators typically require drilling certifications and safety training

Both Service Rigs and Drilling Rigs operate in the oil and gas industry, often on the same sites. Service Rigs focus on maintaining and repairing wells, while Drilling Rigs are responsible for creating new wells. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right role based on skills and career goals.

Service Rig jobs near you
Infographic showing various Service Rig job openings in Manitoba as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 76% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 13% Physical, and 87% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $49,069 per year, or $23.6 per hour.
Service Rigs - Floorhands

Service Rigs - Floorhands

Eagle Well Servicing

Virden, MB • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Eagle Well Servicing is hiring Experienced Floorhands in all locations! Our Operating Centers are located in:


  • Blackfalds, AB
  • Brooks, AB
  • Drayton Valley, AB
  • Lloydminster, AB
  • Grande Prairie, AB
  • Virden, MB


We operate a large safe and reliable fleet of mobile single, double and slant service rigs for workovers, well completions, re-entry preparation services and abandonments.

Position is full-time seasonal position. Seasonal work is based on operational requirements, project schedules, weather and environmental conditions and other factors outside our control. We operate a large safe and reliable fleet of mobile single, double and slant service rigs for workovers, well completions, re-entry preparation services and abandonments.


The Floorhand is part of a 5-person crew that works on a well service rig and is responsible for performing services on oil and gas wells. Duties of the Floor Hand include assisting in driving equipment, rigging up and rigging down, pulling/laying down rods, tubing and casing, and other functions specified by well operator.


What we offer:

  • Immediate Employee Benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Matched RRSP Program - 5%
  • Referral Bonus
  • Steady crews with opportunity for local work


What do we require from you?

  • Previous Service Rig Experience
  • Valid full Class 5 Drivers license
  • Air Brakes are preferred
  • Preferred Industry Tickets:
    • Valid H2S Alive (Energy Safety Canada)
    • Valid Standard First Aid with CPR
    • CSO (Common Safety Orientation)(Energy Safety Canada)
    • ESC Floorhand Competency considered an asset
  • Ability to pass pre-employment testing
  • Fluent in Written/Spoken English
  • Be willing to work in all weather conditions and work environments with work away from home for periods of time


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Company Description

Eagle Well Servicing operates a newly built fleet of 45 mobile internally guyed single, double and slant service rigs from operations centres in Blackfalds, Grande Prairie, Lloydminster and Virden, Manitoba. From these operation bases, the reach of our rigs expands into all key Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin oil and gas plays.
Our goal is to provide the best in the industry by deploying one of the newest lines of equipment in Western Canada.

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