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The Wireline Group

Wireline Operator

Levelland, TX · On-site

$16 - $24/hr

As a Wireline Operator, you will be asked to properly and efficiently perform all wireline service ... May supervise and train other Field Operators while maintaining a high level of safety awareness at ...

Baker Hughes

Field Crew Lead II

Mount Pleasant, MI · On-site

Wireline Field Crew Lead II Are you a Wireline Field Engineer looking for a new opportunity? Would ... Managing a team of two or more Field Operators. * Overseeing and assigning training and ...

The Wireline Group

Wireline Operator

Windsor, CO · On-site

As a Wireline Operator, you will be asked to properly and efficiently perform all wireline service ... May supervise and train other Field Operators while maintaining a high level of safety awareness at ...

Baker Hughes

Field Crew Lead II

Mount Pleasant, MI · On-site

Wireline Field Crew Lead II Are you a Wireline Field Engineer looking for a new opportunity? Would ... Managing a team of two or more Field Operators. * Overseeing and assigning training and ...

The Wireline Group, Inc.

Wireline Operator

Farmington, NM · On-site

$16 - $24/hr

As a Wireline Operator, you will be asked to properly and efficiently perform all wireline service ... May supervise and train other Field Operators while maintaining a high level of safety awareness at ...

The Wireline Group Inc

Wireline Operator

Farmington, NM · On-site

$16 - $24/hr

As a Wireline Operator, you will be asked to properly and efficiently perform all wireline service ... May supervise and train other Field Operators while maintaining a high level of safety awareness at ...

The Wireline Group Inc

Wireline Operator

Levelland, TX · On-site

$16 - $24/hr

As a Wireline Operator, you will be asked to properly and efficiently perform all wireline service ... May supervise and train other Field Operators while maintaining a high level of safety awareness at ...

The Wireline Group, Inc.

Wireline Operator

Levelland, TX · On-site

As a Wireline Operator, you will be asked to properly and efficiently perform all wireline service ... May supervise and train other Field Operators while maintaining a high level of safety awareness at ...

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How much do wireline field operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for wireline field operator in the United States is $21.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.79 and $25.24 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Wireline Field Operator vs Drilling Rig Operator?

AspectWireline Field OperatorDrilling Rig Operator
CredentialsHigh school diploma, safety certifications, technical trainingHigh school diploma, safety certifications, technical training
Work EnvironmentOn-site at well sites, working with wireline equipmentOn drilling rigs, operating drilling machinery
Industry UsageOil and gas extraction, well interventionOil and gas drilling operations
Job FocusLowering and retrieving tools in wellboreDrilling, maintaining, and operating drilling equipment

Both roles require safety certifications and technical skills, but Wireline Field Operators focus on well intervention using wireline tools, while Drilling Rig Operators handle the operation of drilling machinery. They work in similar environments within the oil and gas industry but have distinct responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Wireline Field Operator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,993 per year, or $21.6 per hour.

OH Field Operator

Piedmont, OK • On-site

Horizontal Wireline Services
Oil and Gas Extraction • 501 - 1,000 employees
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OH Wireline Operator

The Open Hole Wireline Operator role and job function consist of learning all areas of job preparation and executing a safe and successful operation involving a wireline operation. The Open Hole Wireline Operator reports directly to the crew leader (Engineer) and the base Operations Management team.

Job Duties

  • Safely operate heavy equipment of various sizes and weights utilized in wireline operations
  • Assist in all pre-job load-outs, checks, and equipment readiness before dispatch to a location
  • Follow all government, company, and client policies and procedures
  • Identify any issues and report to the appropriate departments
  • Work an on-call schedule and dispatch to a job site when needed
  • Successfully achieve and obtain any required training qualifications associated with the position
  • Remain current on all third party and company-specific training programs
  • Perform any other duties necessary to help drive our Vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our Organizational Values

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

  • Possess High School/GED or Undergraduate degree (degree in Geology or Engineering a plus)
  • Ability to obtain BATFE clearance for Employee Possessor of explosives
  • Prior wireline operator experience preferred
  • Possess basic knowledge of heavy-equipment operating principles
  • Willingness to learn and develop under direct supervision on how to safely use heavy equipment of various sizes and weights utilized in wireline operations
  • Possess strong working knowledge on how to load, transport, and assemble perforating and plug setting equipment
  • Ability to drive and operate equipment under various working conditions
  • Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions
  • Ability to meet job schedule deadlines with dependability and consistency
  • Possess or obtain a CDL and Hazmat endorsement license within the company standard timeline
  • Possess or obtain company-specific certifications or requirements related to the operation of crane and pressure control equipment
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety manuals, operational instructions, and policies/procedures
  • Ability to effectively communicate with peers, subordinates, and supervisors
  • Ability to solve problems in the field and interpret data presented in written, diagrammatic, or schedule form
  • Willingness to learn and develop the expertise needed to progress within the Operator positions

Necessary Physical Abilities to Perform Essential Job Functions

  • Routinely lift and move up to 100 pounds
  • Sit, speak or listen actively for extended periods
  • Possess full use of both hands to feel or manipulate objects, tools, or controls
  • Perform an extended reach with arms to manipulate objects, tools, or controls
  • Walk short distances, sometimes over uneven terrain
  • Perform manual work requiring periods of extensive physical exertion, sometimes under extreme weather conditions

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