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Temporary Oil Rig Labor Jobs in Houston, TX (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary This is a temporary, entry-level opportunity within the Maintenance Planning Department ... labor, equipment, materials, and support resources. * Break work scopes into executable task steps ...

... and temporary power distribution solutions. We deliver engineered solutions that enhance ... Oil and Gas, Chemicals) industrial settings. * Experience managing multi discipline projects in ...

... and temporary power distribution solutions. We deliver engineered solutions that enhance ... Oil and Gas, Chemicals) industrial settings. * Experience managing multi discipline projects in ...

... and temporary power distribution solutions. We deliver engineered solutions that enhance ... Oil and Gas, Chemicals) industrial settings.Experience managing multi discipline projects in ...

... and temporary power distribution solutions. We deliver engineered solutions that enhance ... Oil and Gas, Chemicals) industrial settings. * Experience managing multi discipline projects in ...

Structural Welder We are seeking a skilled structural welder to fabricate and assemble oil and gas ... If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical ...

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How much do temporary oil rig labor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary oil rig labor in Houston, TX is $16.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.71 and $18.37 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temporary Oil Rig Labor vs Drilling Rig Operator?

AspectTemporary Oil Rig LaborDrilling Rig Operator
CredentialsBasic safety certifications, OSHA trainingAdvanced certifications, CDL, specialized training
Work EnvironmentOn-site, physically demanding, manual laborOn-site, technical operation of drilling equipment
Employer & Industry UsageTemporary staffing agencies, oil & gas industryOil companies, drilling contractors

Temporary Oil Rig Labor involves manual, short-term work assisting with various tasks on the rig, often requiring basic safety certifications. Drilling Rig Operators, however, operate and monitor drilling equipment, requiring specialized training and certifications. While both roles work in the oil and gas industry on rigs, their responsibilities and credential requirements differ significantly.

What are the most commonly searched types of Oil Rig Labor jobs in Houston, TX?

The most popular types of Oil Rig Labor jobs in Houston, TX are:

Scaffold Leadman (La Porte, TX) - Austin Industrial

Austin Industries

La Porte, TX • On-site

$19.25 - $24.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago


Austin Industries rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 58 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

44th of 80 rated construction


Job description

About Austin Industrial
Austin Industrial delivers premier maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries. Our team of 4,000 employee-owners, equipped with innovative technology and optimized procedures, helps owners optimize safety, productivity, profit margins, and cost-efficiency.
Scaffold Lead -
This person will assist in the construction, assembly, maintenance, and dismantling of tubular scaffolding or other temporary structures. Other duties may be assigned.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Work at heights with no fear.
  • Has basic hand tools to bring to site.
  • Determines type of scaffold needed.
  • Transports tubular scaffold or other structural material and erects the scaffold as instructed by the scaffold builder.
  • Hoists scaffolding materials upward in order to erect temporary structure.
  • Properly secures and levels locking sections of scaffolding material.
  • Properly secures scaffold to the permanent structure for added stability.
  • Adheres to all OSHA, site specific and Austin Industrial requirements for the erecting and navigation of the scaffolding.
  • Dismantles scaffolding when it has been properly communicated to do so.
  • Inspects and properly stows scaffolding material after dismantling.
  • Performs final inspection of completed scaffolding.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required for this Position:
Education - no minimum education requirements.
Experience - 1-2 years' experience in a Scaffolding preferred.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and may frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
No Third-Party Inquiries Please
  • This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

Accessibility Note
  • If you are a job seeker with a disability and require reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs or have accessibility concerns, please contact the People Services Team at (877) 831-1217.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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