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WTX FLOORHAND I
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What they do
A Driller or Drill Operator operates machines used to drill in quarries, mines, or construction sites.
$58,871 / year median in Texas
+16% projected growth
Job Description
The Floorhand�s job is to safely and efficiently provide the manual labor required to operate the equipment on the drilling rig floor.� This includes the operation of tongs and use of drilling slips to assemble and disassemble drilling pipe and collars, operation of hoists to raise/lower equipment and personnel as well as hand tools, sledge hammers and large pipe wrenches to maintain and repair equipment.� The Floorhand participates in a variety of activities in repairing, maintaining and cleaning the rig equipment.� This may include chipping and painting, the physical movement of equipment, the mixing of chemicals and the greasing, oiling and washing of equipment, walls and floors.� The Floorhand performs these tasks under the close supervision of the Driller.�