Important Note: These jobs are posted in real-time and might expire. Please apply promptly.
This week, there’s quite a demand for experienced hands-on deck. Companies are on the lookout for skilled rig operators and drivers. If you’re looking for remote opportunities, there are a few verified listings that might be worth checking out. Now’s a good time to jump in if you’re qualified and ready to move.
This Week’s Jobs
Workover Rig Floorhand - Trainee Company: ND Energy Services | Location: Dickinson, ND
Get your foot in the door with this trainee position. You’ll be on a training rig for a few weeks learning the ropes of maintenance and repairs on oil and gas wells. Apply Here
Experienced Workover Rig Floorhand Company: ND Energy Services | Location: Dickinson, ND
If you know your way around a workover rig, this role might be for you. Expect to dive into maintenance and repairs, keeping those wells in top shape. Apply Here
Experienced Workover Rig Operator Company: ND Energy Services | Location: Dickinson, ND
This role is all about managing maintenance, repairs, and ensuring safety on the rig. A solid option if you’ve got the experience and the know-how. Apply Here
Swab Rig Operator Company: Kimble | Location: Dover, OH
Focus on increasing production by removing fluids from wells. It’s a specialized role, and if it suits your skills, it’s worth considering. Apply Here
Workover Rig Derrickhand (CDL Holder) Company: ND Energy Services | Location: Dickinson, ND
If you hold a CDL and have a knack for rig maintenance, this could be up your alley. You’ll be performing critical repairs on oil and gas wells. Apply Here
Experienced Workover Rig Derrickhand Company: ND Energy Services | Location: Dickinson, ND
Hands-on position for those experienced in maintaining oil and gas wells. A stable opportunity for someone who knows their stuff. Apply Here
Wireline Rigger/Driver Company: Plants and Goodwin, Inc. | Location: Cambridge, OH
This role involves operating rig equipment and collecting data from oil and gas wells. Ideal if you’re mechanically inclined and detail-oriented. Apply Here
CDL Class A Heavy Haul Driver Company: West Penn Energy Services | Location: Shelocta, PA
Responsible for transporting drilling rigs and heavy equipment safely. Your expertise in handling heavy hauls will be central to this role. Apply Here
CDL Class A Heavy Haul Driver Company: West Penn Energy Services | Location: Williamsport, PA
Another solid opportunity for experienced drivers with a CDL. Transport rigs and equipment across various sites, ensuring everything’s done safely. Apply Here
CDL Class A Heavy Haul Driver Company: West Penn Energy Services | Location: Weston, WV
Manage the transportation of heavy equipment to and from oil and gas sites. Your experience with CDL driving is what this role’s all about. Apply Here
Quick tip from when I got on as a trainee: call the yard’s night dispatcher and ask if they’re short for the next crew change, then be at the gate by 5–6am with PPE — treat it like catching a crew boat. Put “available for 14/14, travel same-day” at the top of your resume; it got me a same-week start. Minor caveat: many “remote” posts mean remote location, not WFH, so verify before you burn a day driving.
I landed my first floorhand spot after showing the yard I’d already started my TWIC application — paperwork in motion counts. You can start here: TWIC® | Transportation Security Administration; it won’t replace the drug screen or PEC, but it bumps you into the “ready-to-go” pile. Remote’s fine, but a quick in-person check-in usually beats a week of emails.
Backing @debbieM82 on showing up early — also keep your ringer on and voicemail cleared; I got my first floorhand shift because I answered a 4:58am unknown number — those are golden tickets at that hour. If you miss it, call or text back within minutes or they’ll move down the list.
If you’re chasing those ‘real-time’ posts, keep a one-page resume and any cert copies on a USB; I landed a trainee floorhand day-call because the yard printed mine and sent me straight to a same-day fit test. If you don’t have certs yet, show up anyway with steel-toes and an FR shirt — some yards just need a body today.
Quick tip: a weekend IADC RigPass got me on a trainee crew the same week because the yard didn’t have to schedule my orientation — think of it like showing up with your hard hat already on. Info here: IADC RigPass® - IADC.org. Not every outfit wants it upfront (some will pay after hire), but having it ready has bumped me up the call list, @jameson_90.
Having a TWIC ready saved me once — the yard slotted me on a trainee crew the day I applied because they could send me straight to the dock; info here: TWIC® | Transportation Security Administration. Not every land rig cares, but if the post mentions yard/port work or driver runs to the dock, it bumps you to the top.
Got a trainee floorhand call-up after I sent one PDF with resume, refs, and H2S/Safeland cards — recruiter said ‘thanks for making it easy.’ Do the same and keep your bag ready for a same-day drug screen, but hold off on pricey HUET unless the posting asks for it; if you need a quick cert, PEC Basic is common: Upcoming Training and Webinars - Training Calendar - Veriforce.
I pre-registered with DISA and did a fit-for-duty physical at a clinic they use; the dispatcher called with “can you start tomorrow?” because my drug screen was already in their system: https://disa.com. Not every yard accepts outside results, so ask first, but it’s saved me a week of waiting more than once.
Backing up @philipH20: what tipped it for me was answering a Saturday unknown number and saying ‘yes to nights’ — dispatch fills weekend slots fast; if nights aren’t possible, be upfront but keep your voicemail clear so they don’t skip you.