Rig Hand I

Weisinger Incorporated is seeking a Rig Hand I to join the San Antonio, Texas location. This role supports daily job site operations by assisting with tools, moving pipe, mixing materials, and helping the crew complete projects safely and efficiently. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, being part of a team, and building hands-on skills in the water well industry.

Job Summary

Perform or assists in performance of operating the job site, including handling tools, moving pipe and mixing job materials in a manner to achieve optimal safety, efficiency, quality, reliability, staff morale and teamwork by performing the duties listed in the following section.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Use handling tools such as tongs and wrenches.

- Store and care for all tools, spare parts, materials and supplies.

- Follow all safety regulations, policies, principles and procedures.

- Use proper Personal Protective Equipment.

- Mix drilling fluid, cement and chemicals.

- Operate rig under direct supervision of pump rig operator.

- Learning about basic maintenance of pump rig including mud tanks, mud pumps, draw works, engine and supporting equipment (including crew truck, forklift, trailers, air compressors, test engines, light towers etc) before, during and after shift

- Leave vehicles, equipment and tools in operable condition. Immediately report all maintenance issues to pump rig operator or superintendent, which includes asking to have broken tools repaired/replaced. Discontinue use of broken items, and dispose of broken tools that cannot be repaired.

- Operate vehicles and comply with all Department of Transportation rules and regulations.

- If employee maintain a commercial drivers license, complete driver vehicle inspection reports before and after operating commercially regulated vehicles. Submit inspection reports after each shift. It is the employees responsibility to review weight limits and monitor hours of service for compliance.

- When moving equipment, observe job site and assist as needed to prevent damage and destruction of equipment or property.

- Immediately notify supervisor about injuries to self or crew members.

- Perform basic housekeeping including but not limited to disposing of garbage and organizing job site, crew truck and employee lockers before, during and after shift.

- Abide by on-call schedule, which includes all crews in the commercial service department on a rotating basis.

- Must be available by phone and be readily available to report to work as needed at all times.

- Performs other duties as assigned, which may include working in another department as needed.

Education and/or Experience

- High School Diploma, GED equivalent or applicable experience

- Previous manual labor experience in the construction industry preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

- Valid Texas Drivers License

- Valid Texas Class A Commercial Drivers License preferred

Language Skills

- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical or safety procedures, manuals and standards written or spoken in English

- Ability to understand and write in English

Mathematical Skills

Basic mathematical skills required include:

- Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals,

Application of fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations, and cross-referencing figures on a chart and completing conversions.

Special Equipment Skills

An ability to develop a working knowledge of the following is required:

- selecting the right tool and sized tool for task,

- oxy-acetylene cutting torch

- basic electrical power tools

- ph-indicator strips

- 1 liter Imhoff cones

- Rossum Sand Testers

- viscosity cup, and basic electrical equipment including amp meters and volt meters.

Basic welding skills, and ability to operate a tractor, backhoe or forklift preferred.

Reasoning Ability

The following reasoning abilities are required:

- defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions, and interpreting an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form including several abstract and concrete variables.

Other Skills and Abilities

Proficiency with hand tools, basic electrical skills, and being mechanically inclined are required.

Physical Demands

- Balance and stability are required.

- Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted, and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

- Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; taste or smell and lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

- Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to distinguish color and ability to adjust focus required.

- This position requires full use of arms and back, and is comprised of repetitive motions.

- Stamina is required as employees may work physically demanding shifts of up to or more than 10 hours per shift.

- If employee maintains commercial drivers license, compliance with 37 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 4 (which includes but is not limited to satisfactory Texas Department of Transportation physical exam and random drug testing) required.

Work Environment

The work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 position, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts at eye level or overhead; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration; mud; grease; and diesel fuel. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; and icy surfaces. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The employee primarily works in an outdoor environment with extreme heat/cold; direct sunlight; wet and/or humid conditions; and other outside weather conditions.

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Weisinger offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family. Employees receive paid holidays, vacation time, and an extended paid holiday break during Christmas and New Years. Our medical plans includes multiple plan options, with dental and vision offered as additional voluntary benefits. We also provide company‑paid life insurance & AD&D, and disability insurance, along with a large variety of employee‑paid ancillary options. A 401(k) plan with a company match further supports long‑term financial wellness. All benefits are subject to change annually or at any time at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.

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🌟JOIN WEISINGER

Build Your Career With a Company That Invests in You

Comprehensive Benefits Career Advancement A Company That Invests in You

Weisinger offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family. Employees receive paid holidays, vacation time, and an extended paid holiday break during Christmas and New Years. Our medical plans includes multiple plan options, with dental and vision offered as additional voluntary benefits. We also provide company‑paid life insurance & AD&D, and disability insurance, along with a large variety of employee‑paid ancillary options. A 401(k) plan with a company match further supports long‑term financial wellness. All benefits are subject to change annually or at any time at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.