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Regional Brief Description:

The Floorhand assists the Motorhand, Derrickhand, and Driller in day-to-day rig operations. Major responsibilities include general maintenance and cleaning, checking the rig and equipment, and assisting in drilling activities. The Floorhand is responsible for making drill pipe connections and tripping pipe in/out of the drilling hole. This is an entry-level job that provides initial introductory training and substantial on-the-job training.

Detailed Description:

L i ft a nd p l ace s li ps w e i g h i ng app r o x i m ate l y 1 50 p ou n ds w i th a n ot he r pe rs on f r e q u e nt l y du ri ng the t o ur w o r k sh i f t Ge n e r al u p k eep o f t he ri g a n d d rilli ng f l o o r ; i nc l u des r e g u l ar sweeping, shoveling, cleaning, pa i nt i n g , w ash i ng of e q u i p m e nt and r e l at e d h ouse k ee p i ng dut i es Cl ean a nd g e n e r al u p k eep o f t he ri g a n d d rilli ng f l o o r ; i nc l u des r e g u l ar pa i nt i n g , w ash i ng of e q u i p m e nt and r e l at e d h ouse k ee p i ng dut i es U se ir on r ou g h n eck, s l i ps, a nd t on g s to p r o pe r l y hand l e a n d c o nne c t / b r eak sect i ons o f d ril l p i pe Ass i st i n ri g m o v es: h e l p w i th ri g

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Job Requirements:

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5 h o ur sh i fts t h at c an i nc l ude da y s or n i g hts and as w e l l as w eeke n ds a n d h o li da y s 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) M i n im u m Q u ali f i ca t i o n s: Six (6) months experience as a Floorhand on a Drilling Rig One (1) year of stable work history Pre f erred Q u ali f i ca t i o n s: Experience on a similar stye drilling Rig (triple, top drive, hydraulic catwalk, iron roughneck) Six (6) months stable related work history (e.g., farming, ranching, construction, heavy equipment or other trade) or military service High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Additional Details:

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Apply Now Job Info Job Identification 6639 Job Category Operations Posting Date 09/18/2026, 10:00 PM Apply Before 12/31/2026, 07:00 AM Degree Level None Job Shift Rotational Locations 844 Bob White Road, Victoria, TX, 77905, US 11940 Constantin Ave, Tyler, TX, 75708, US Worker Type Employee Legal Employer Patterson-UTI Drilling Company LLC Similar Jobs