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Derrickhand - Oklahoma

El Reno, OK · On-site

Patterson-UTI Drilling The New Standard for Drilling Performance Drill safer, smarter and faster ... Support other crew members as needed, ensure compliance with safety procedures, and other ...

Patterson-UTI

Motorhand - Oklahoma

El Reno, OK · On-site

Patterson-UTI Drilling The New Standard for Drilling Performance Drill safer, smarter and faster ... Support other crew members as needed, ensure compliance with safety procedures, and other ...

Patterson-UTI

Motorhand -Lower Rockies

Fruita, CO · On-site

Patterson-UTI Drilling The New Standard for Drilling Performance Drill safer, smarter and faster ... Support other crew members as needed, ensure compliance with safety procedures, and other ...

Patterson-UTI

Motorhand -Lower Rockies

Fruita, CO · On-site

Patterson-UTI Drilling The New Standard for Drilling Performance Drill safer, smarter and faster ... Support other crew members as needed, ensure compliance with safety procedures, and other ...

Patterson-UTI

Derrickhand - Oklahoma

El Reno, OK · On-site

Patterson-UTI Drilling The New Standard for Drilling Performance Drill safer, smarter and faster ... Support other crew members as needed, ensure compliance with safety procedures, and other ...

Patterson-UTI

Motorhand - Oklahoma

El Reno, OK · On-site

Patterson-UTI Drilling The New Standard for Drilling Performance Drill safer, smarter and faster ... Support other crew members as needed, ensure compliance with safety procedures, and other ...

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Do workers at Patterson-UTI get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
86% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Does Patterson-UTI pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
68% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Is the health insurance from Patterson-UTI affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
94% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Patterson-UTI?

Most people don’t get paid time off from work.
73% of people say they don’t get paid time off.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2025 and June 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 33% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 50% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 17% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and December 2025.

Do workers at Patterson-UTI worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
93% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.

Do Patterson-UTI workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
80% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.

How easy is it for Patterson-UTI workers to change shifts?

Most people find it hard to change shifts.
73% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and December 2025.

How easy is it to get time off at Patterson-UTI?

Some people find it hard to get time off.
60% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.

Do Patterson-UTI managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
33% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.

Do jobs at Patterson-UTI spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Sometimes. The job can spill into unpaid time.
53% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.

How easy is it to take sick days at Patterson-UTI?

Most people find it hard to take sick days.
71% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Is working at Patterson-UTI good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a bad place to work.
82% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at Patterson-UTI feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
75% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Patterson-UTI get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
67% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Patterson-UTI?

Most people feel stressed here.
78% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at Patterson-UTI enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
67% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at Patterson-UTI recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
57% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Patterson-UTI?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
55% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Patterson-UTI?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 53% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people think Patterson-UTI’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
81% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Patterson-UTI is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
52% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

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Derrickhand - Oklahoma

Patterson-UTI

El Reno, OK • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Patterson-UTI rating

5.0

Company rating: 5.0 out of 10

Based on 23 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

82nd of 87 rated oil and gas companies

Job description


Patterson-UTI Drilling
The New Standard for Drilling Performance
Drill safer, smarter and faster with Patterson-UTI Drilling's comprehensive fleet of pad-capable rigs featuring advanced walking systems to enhance your operations so you can reach your apex.
The Derrickhand is responsible for the mud systems. This includes measuring mud weight and viscosity, mixing chemicals, and maintaining mud pumps, shakers, and tanks. Other responsibilities include steadying pipe during connections/disconnections and guiding pipe into and out of elevators. The Derrickhand works closely with and oversees the Floorhands and Motorhand and works under the supervision of the Driller and assists in day-to-day operations.
Detailed Description:
  • Stand or stand and walk for a minimum of 3.5 hours and up to 12 hours without being able to sit and while wearing steel-toed boots
  • Frequently climb steep stairs
  • Frequently climb ladders and work while wearing a harness on an elevated platform
  • Independently use heavy-duty handheld and long-handled tools
  • Utilize proper hand signals when working on the board to communicate with others
  • Work independently while staying on task for the majority of the tour work shift
  • Demonstrate clear communication skills including ability to read, write and speak English as well as understand and promptly follow verbal and written instructions in English
  • Take initiative and work independently during downtime
  • Frequently measure mud weight and viscosity using a scale and timer
  • Regularly maintain and inspect mud systems (mud levels, pumps, shakers, and tanks)
  • Regularly check rig and equipment for problems and safety issues on an ongoing basis
  • Performs preventative maintenance on all equipment above the rig floor and all equipment associated with the drilling fluid system
  • General upkeep of the rig and drilling floor; includes regular sweeping, shoveling, cleaning, painting, washing of equipment and related housekeeping duties
  • Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all designated times which could include but is not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses, coveralls, work gloves, respirator, and hearing protection
  • Inspect the following items in the derrick every tour: all hanging sheaves for wear and grease; all lights on derrick; boom and boom lines; derrick climbing device and derrick ladder; and the stand pipe and Kelly hose
  • Work in a heavy industrial environment which includes working around constantly moving overhead machinery, being in close proximity to loud equipment and handling potentially hazardous chemicals
  • Performs daily inspections of the following: crown block (sheaves and cables); proper working order of the shale shaker (grease bearings, check or loose bolts and replace screens as required); mud agitators; mud mixing equipment; and mud pumps
  • Quickly follow instructions from Mud Engineer and Driller to ensure operational mud systems
  • Handle and mix hazardous chemicals into the mud as directed by Mud Engineer, while properly using required Personal Protective Equipment
  • Prepare stands and steady and guide pipe into and out of elevators during drilling activities
  • Ensure correct mud pit valves are open / closed
  • Monitor Floorhands who are assisting in the pits or with chemical sacks
  • General upkeep and housekeeping of mud pit area
  • Assist with rig up / down procedures
  • Support other crew members as needed, ensure compliance with safety procedures, and other additional tasks as assigned
  • Other duties as assigned that may be outside of this job description

Job Requirements:
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully complete all duties of a Floorhand and Motorhand
  • Must be comfortable working at heights (50 ft. or greater) for extended periods of time
  • Able to repetitively climb steep stairs and be able to lift and carry 50 pounds independently while walking on uneven surfaces
  • Ability to frequently climb ladders and work while wearing a harness on an elevated platform.
  • Demonstrate clear communication skills including ability to read, write and speak English
  • Understand and promptly follow verbal and written instructions in English; along with the ability to provide clear and understandable verbal, non-verbal and written direction to others in English.
  • Bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and crawl throughout the tour work shift
  • Clear vision to judge near and far distances to maintain awareness of surroundings, work with moving pipe, watch and report ongoing work activities to coworkers and third parties
  • Accurate recall over short and long-term memory
  • Able to stay alert and focused up to 12.5 hours while performing repetitive and routine activities
  • Maintain spatial orientation and awareness to safely move around work environment with many moving objects
  • Willing to travel to and work in remote locations on a rotational schedule which consists of 14 days on / 14 days off, working 12.5 hour shifts that can include days or nights and as well as weekends and holidays
  • Willing to work mandatory and unscheduled hours outside of your assigned schedule with little or no advanced notice
  • Must be willing and able to attend and successfully complete classroom training and testing to qualify for a rig assignment
  • Able to successfully meet pre-employment testing requirements which may include, without limitation, pre-employment drug and alcohol test(s) and background checks as well as drug and/or alcohol testing periodically during employment (subject to state and federal laws)

Minimum Qualifications
  • Internal applicants will have at least 3 months of experience as a Motorhand and the external applicant will have at least 3 months of Derrickhand experience

Preferred Qualifications
  • 6 months of experience as a Derrickhand
  • High School Diploma or GED

Additional Details
This position requires the person to work outdoors for an entire tour work shift in all kinds of weather conditions, including precipitation, cold / heat, high wind, and turbulent conditions. They will be exposed to the typical conditions of the local area where the rig is located. Southern states generally experience hot summers where temperatures range from 80° to low 100° with high humidity; winters have temperatures that generally do not go below 20°. Northern states generally have hot summers with similar conditions and have cold, windy winters, with low temperatures that can be as cold as -40°.

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