2025-12-12 – Weekly Oil Rig Jobs : Rig Mechanic needed in CA

Important Note: These jobs are posted in real-time and might expire. Please apply promptly.


This week, the job market’s showing a strong demand for skilled hands, especially in workover rig positions. There’s a solid mix of roles for both seasoned professionals and newcomers. Remote work opportunities are still sparse, but there are a few out there if you’re looking to stay closer to home.


This Week’s Jobs

  • Rig Mechanic
    Company: Amplify Energy Services LLC | Location: Long Beach, CA
    If you’re experienced with oil and gas rigs, this role is perfect for you. Amplify Energy is looking for someone to join their Beta Offshore team to keep things running smoothly.
    Apply Here

  • Workover Rig Floorhand - Trainee
    Company: ND Energy Services | Location: Dickinson, ND
    Perfect start for those new to the oil field. You’ll be trained on maintenance and repairs over a few weeks. An excellent chance to learn the ropes.
    Apply Here

  • Crane Rigger
    Company: Rossco Crane and Rigging | Location: Minot, ND
    This job is all about safety and precision. You’ll be handling equipment and materials crucial to oil field operations. Experience in rigging is key here.
    Apply Here

  • Swab Rig Operator
    Company: Kimble | Location: Dover, OH
    You’ll be boosting well production by removing fluids—key work for anyone with swabbing experience. A job that keeps the industry moving.
    Apply Here

  • Wireline Rigger/Driver
    Company: Plants and Goodwin, Inc. | Location: Cambridge, OH
    A role for those adept with mechanical equipment and cabling rigs. Your work will be vital to collecting data from oil and gas wells.
    Apply Here

  • Workover Rig Floorhand - Trainee
    Company: ND Energy Services | Location: Dickinson, ND
    Another chance for trainees to get hands-on experience with maintenance and repair work. A good entry point into the industry.
    Apply Here

  • Experienced Workover Rig Floorhand
    Company: ND Energy Services | Location: Dickinson, ND
    For those who’ve been around the block, this role involves leading maintenance and repair tasks on the rig floor. Experience is a must.
    Apply Here

  • Experienced Workover Rig Operator
    Company: ND Energy Services | Location: Dickinson, ND
    If you’re skilled at operating rigs safely and efficiently, this is the job for you. A role that requires both expertise and responsibility.
    Apply Here

  • Rig Welder
    Company: Mears Group | Location: Byers, CO
    Join a team known for top-notch engineering and construction solutions. Here, your welding skills will keep the oil and gas infrastructure solid.
    Apply Here

  • Experienced Workover Rig Derrickhand
    Company: ND Energy Services | Location: Dickinson, ND
    A senior role for those experienced in the day-to-day rig operations, focusing on maintenance and repair work. A chance to lead by example.
    Apply Here


See all urgent needs jobs here: See Urgent Needs Jobs
Explore remote jobs here: See Remote Jobs


Stay sharp out there this week and keep your eyes on the horizon. There’s plenty happening, and the right opportunity could be just around the corner.

I landed a workover rig mechanic gig in Bakersfield last fall by calling the yard right after I applied — moved faster than a hot bit. If you see “apply promptly”, have H2S/PEC and your TWIC ready to send and call before 10 a.m.; just note most “remote” roles are really travel-heavy rotations rather than true WFH.

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