Roustabouts, Oil and Gas

Job Description: Assemble or repair oil field equipment using hand and power tools. Perform other tasks as needed.

Roustabouts, Oil and Gas spend a lot of their time Handling and Moving Objects. They are naturally good at Control Precision, Static Strength, Multilimb Coordination, and Extent Flexibility. Roustabouts, Oil and Gas are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Mechanical, Public Safety and Security, and Physics and are skilled at Repairing and Operation Monitoring.

Work Activities

Handling and Moving Objects
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Processing Information
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
  
Getting Information
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Staffing Organizational Units
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  

Abilities

Control Precision
  
Static Strength
  
Multilimb Coordination
  
Extent Flexibility
  
Trunk Strength
  
Depth Perception
  
Oral Comprehension
  
Reaction Time
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Visualization
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Near Vision
  
Information Ordering
  
Response Orientation
  
Oral Expression
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Far Vision
  
Stamina
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Time Sharing
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Category Flexibility
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Auditory Attention
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Speech Clarity
  
Gross Body Equilibrium
  
Dynamic Strength
  
Speech Recognition
  
Gross Body Coordination
  
Selective Attention
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Written Comprehension
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Speed of Limb Movement
  
Wrist-Finger Speed
  
Originality
  
Glare Sensitivity
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Rate Control
  
Speed of Closure
  
Peripheral Vision
  
Memorization
  
Number Facility
  
Written Expression
  
Sound Localization
  
Spatial Orientation
  
Night Vision
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Dynamic Flexibility
  

Interests

Realistic
  
Conventional
  
Investigative
  
Enterprising
  
Artistic
  
Social
  

Knowledge

Mechanical
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Physics
  
Chemistry
  
English Language
  
Mathematics
  
Production and Processing
  
Administration and Management
  
Engineering and Technology
  
Education and Training
  
Transportation
  
Design
  
Psychology
  
Communications and Media
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Clerical
  
Geography
  
Building and Construction
  
Customer and Personal Service
  
Law and Government
  
Medicine and Dentistry
  
Biology
  
Sales and Marketing
  
Economics and Accounting
  
Telecommunications
  
Therapy and Counseling
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Foreign Language
  

Wages

Alaska
$44,530  
 
Nevada
$42,340  
 
Arkansas
$38,450  
 
Utah
$38,010  
 
Wyoming
$37,550  
 
Nebraska
$35,970  
 
Colorado
$35,610  
 
California
$35,270  
 
Alabama
$35,190  
 
Montana
$34,240  
 
Florida
$32,870  
 
Oklahoma
$32,360  
 
New Mexico
$31,480  
 
Mississippi
$31,140  
 
Louisiana
$31,110  
 
Kansas
$30,720  
 
Tennessee
$29,890  
 
Illinois
$29,770  
 
Michigan
$29,530  
 
Texas
$29,150  
 
Pennsylvania
$28,640  
 
West Virginia
$27,300  
 
Ohio
$27,160  
 
Indiana
$26,580  
 
Kentucky
$25,320  
 

Skills

Repairing
  
Operation Monitoring
  
Operation and Control
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Coordination
  
Critical Thinking
  
Equipment Maintenance
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Monitoring
  
Active Listening
  
Time Management
  
Troubleshooting
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Reading Comprehension
  
Speaking
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Instructing
  
Equipment Selection
  
Active Learning
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Learning Strategies
  
Writing
  
Mathematics
  
Service Orientation
  
Management of Material Resources
  
Negotiation
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Systems Analysis
  
Persuasion
  
Technology Design
  
Management of Financial Resources
  
Science
  
Operations Analysis
  

Work Values

Support
  
Relationships
  
Working Conditions
  
Independence
  
Achievement
  
Recognition
  

Work Styles

Attention to Detail
  
Concern for Others
  
Dependability
  
Cooperation
  
Leadership
  
Self Control
  
Independence
  
Initiative
  
Innovation
  
Social Orientation
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Integrity
  
Persistence
  
Analytical Thinking
  
Achievement/Effort
  

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Contact With Others
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Physical Proximity
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Telephone
  
Exposed to High Places
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Time Pressure
  
Consequence of Error
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Letters and Memos
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Level of Competition
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Degree of Automation
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Public Speaking
  
Electronic Mail
  
Work Schedules
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Standing
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Sitting
  

-Every day-

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Letters and Memos
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Telephone
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Time Pressure
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Public Speaking
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  

-Limited freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  

-Never-

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Letters and Memos
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Telephone
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Time Pressure
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-No responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Exposed to High Places
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Telephone
  
Time Pressure
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Electronic Mail
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Time Pressure
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Telephone
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Electronic Mail
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Letters and Memos
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Radiation
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Time Pressure
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Letters and Memos
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Electronic Mail
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Telephone
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Very important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Clean up spilled oil by bailing it into barrels.
  
Unscrew or tighten pipes, casing, tubing, and pump rods, using hand and power wrenches and tongs.
  
Bolt together pump and engine parts.
  
Walk flow lines to locate leaks, using electronic detectors and making visual inspections.
  
Move pipes to and from trucks, using truck winches and motorized lifts, or by hand.
  
Dismantle and repair oil field machinery, boilers, and steam engine parts, using hand tools and power tools.
  
Dig drainage ditches around wells and storage tanks.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Keep pipe deck and main deck areas clean and tidy.
  
Guide cranes to move loads about decks.
  
Supply equipment to rig floors as requested, and provide assistance to roughnecks.
  
Dig holes, set forms, and mix and pour concrete into forms to make foundations for wood or steel derricks.
  
Cut down and remove trees and brush to clear drill sites, to reduce fire hazards, and to make way for roads to sites.
  
Bolt or nail together wood or steel framework to erect derricks.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Move pipes to and from trucks, using truck winches and motorized lifts, or by hand.
  
Unscrew or tighten pipes, casing, tubing, and pump rods, using hand and power wrenches and tongs.
  
Dig drainage ditches around wells and storage tanks.
  
Clean up spilled oil by bailing it into barrels.
  
Walk flow lines to locate leaks, using electronic detectors and making visual inspections.
  
Dismantle and repair oil field machinery, boilers, and steam engine parts, using hand tools and power tools.
  
Bolt together pump and engine parts.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Keep pipe deck and main deck areas clean and tidy.
  
Supply equipment to rig floors as requested, and provide assistance to roughnecks.
  
Cut down and remove trees and brush to clear drill sites, to reduce fire hazards, and to make way for roads to sites.
  
Guide cranes to move loads about decks.
  
Dig holes, set forms, and mix and pour concrete into forms to make foundations for wood or steel derricks.
  
Bolt or nail together wood or steel framework to erect derricks.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Dismantle and repair oil field machinery, boilers, and steam engine parts, using hand tools and power tools.
  
Unscrew or tighten pipes, casing, tubing, and pump rods, using hand and power wrenches and tongs.
  
Move pipes to and from trucks, using truck winches and motorized lifts, or by hand.
  
Clean up spilled oil by bailing it into barrels.
  
Bolt together pump and engine parts.
  
Walk flow lines to locate leaks, using electronic detectors and making visual inspections.
  
Dig drainage ditches around wells and storage tanks.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Keep pipe deck and main deck areas clean and tidy.
  
Guide cranes to move loads about decks.
  
Supply equipment to rig floors as requested, and provide assistance to roughnecks.
  
Bolt or nail together wood or steel framework to erect derricks.
  
Dig holes, set forms, and mix and pour concrete into forms to make foundations for wood or steel derricks.
  
Cut down and remove trees and brush to clear drill sites, to reduce fire hazards, and to make way for roads to sites.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Unscrew or tighten pipes, casing, tubing, and pump rods, using hand and power wrenches and tongs.
  
Dismantle and repair oil field machinery, boilers, and steam engine parts, using hand tools and power tools.
  
Bolt together pump and engine parts.
  
Walk flow lines to locate leaks, using electronic detectors and making visual inspections.
  
Move pipes to and from trucks, using truck winches and motorized lifts, or by hand.
  
Clean up spilled oil by bailing it into barrels.
  
Dig drainage ditches around wells and storage tanks.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Supply equipment to rig floors as requested, and provide assistance to roughnecks.
  
Bolt or nail together wood or steel framework to erect derricks.
  
Keep pipe deck and main deck areas clean and tidy.
  
Guide cranes to move loads about decks.
  
Dig holes, set forms, and mix and pour concrete into forms to make foundations for wood or steel derricks.
  
Cut down and remove trees and brush to clear drill sites, to reduce fire hazards, and to make way for roads to sites.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Dig drainage ditches around wells and storage tanks.
  
Walk flow lines to locate leaks, using electronic detectors and making visual inspections.
  
Unscrew or tighten pipes, casing, tubing, and pump rods, using hand and power wrenches and tongs.
  
Bolt together pump and engine parts.
  
Dismantle and repair oil field machinery, boilers, and steam engine parts, using hand tools and power tools.
  
Clean up spilled oil by bailing it into barrels.
  
Move pipes to and from trucks, using truck winches and motorized lifts, or by hand.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Dig holes, set forms, and mix and pour concrete into forms to make foundations for wood or steel derricks.
  
Cut down and remove trees and brush to clear drill sites, to reduce fire hazards, and to make way for roads to sites.
  
Guide cranes to move loads about decks.
  
Supply equipment to rig floors as requested, and provide assistance to roughnecks.
  
Bolt or nail together wood or steel framework to erect derricks.
  
Keep pipe deck and main deck areas clean and tidy.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Move pipes to and from trucks, using truck winches and motorized lifts, or by hand.
  
Unscrew or tighten pipes, casing, tubing, and pump rods, using hand and power wrenches and tongs.
  
Dig drainage ditches around wells and storage tanks.
  
Bolt together pump and engine parts.
  
Walk flow lines to locate leaks, using electronic detectors and making visual inspections.
  
Clean up spilled oil by bailing it into barrels.
  
Dismantle and repair oil field machinery, boilers, and steam engine parts, using hand tools and power tools.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Guide cranes to move loads about decks.
  
Keep pipe deck and main deck areas clean and tidy.
  
Supply equipment to rig floors as requested, and provide assistance to roughnecks.
  
Dig holes, set forms, and mix and pour concrete into forms to make foundations for wood or steel derricks.
  
Bolt or nail together wood or steel framework to erect derricks.
  
Cut down and remove trees and brush to clear drill sites, to reduce fire hazards, and to make way for roads to sites.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Clean up spilled oil by bailing it into barrels.
  
Bolt together pump and engine parts.
  
Dig drainage ditches around wells and storage tanks.
  
Walk flow lines to locate leaks, using electronic detectors and making visual inspections.
  
Dismantle and repair oil field machinery, boilers, and steam engine parts, using hand tools and power tools.
  
Move pipes to and from trucks, using truck winches and motorized lifts, or by hand.
  
Unscrew or tighten pipes, casing, tubing, and pump rods, using hand and power wrenches and tongs.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Cut down and remove trees and brush to clear drill sites, to reduce fire hazards, and to make way for roads to sites.
  
Bolt or nail together wood or steel framework to erect derricks.
  
Supply equipment to rig floors as requested, and provide assistance to roughnecks.
  
Guide cranes to move loads about decks.
  
Dig holes, set forms, and mix and pour concrete into forms to make foundations for wood or steel derricks.
  
Keep pipe deck and main deck areas clean and tidy.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Dismantle and repair oil field machinery, boilers, and steam engine parts, using hand tools and power tools.
  
Move pipes to and from trucks, using truck winches and motorized lifts, or by hand.
  
Clean up spilled oil by bailing it into barrels.
  
Dig drainage ditches around wells and storage tanks.
  
Unscrew or tighten pipes, casing, tubing, and pump rods, using hand and power wrenches and tongs.
  
Walk flow lines to locate leaks, using electronic detectors and making visual inspections.
  
Bolt together pump and engine parts.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Supply equipment to rig floors as requested, and provide assistance to roughnecks.
  
Keep pipe deck and main deck areas clean and tidy.
  
Guide cranes to move loads about decks.
  
Bolt or nail together wood or steel framework to erect derricks.
  
Cut down and remove trees and brush to clear drill sites, to reduce fire hazards, and to make way for roads to sites.
  
Dig holes, set forms, and mix and pour concrete into forms to make foundations for wood or steel derricks.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Bolt together pump and engine parts.
  
Walk flow lines to locate leaks, using electronic detectors and making visual inspections.
  
Dismantle and repair oil field machinery, boilers, and steam engine parts, using hand tools and power tools.
  
Move pipes to and from trucks, using truck winches and motorized lifts, or by hand.
  
Clean up spilled oil by bailing it into barrels.
  
Unscrew or tighten pipes, casing, tubing, and pump rods, using hand and power wrenches and tongs.
  
Dig drainage ditches around wells and storage tanks.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Bolt or nail together wood or steel framework to erect derricks.
  
Dig holes, set forms, and mix and pour concrete into forms to make foundations for wood or steel derricks.
  
Cut down and remove trees and brush to clear drill sites, to reduce fire hazards, and to make way for roads to sites.
  
Supply equipment to rig floors as requested, and provide assistance to roughnecks.
  
Guide cranes to move loads about decks.
  
Keep pipe deck and main deck areas clean and tidy.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

None or short demonstration
  
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

Less than a High School Diploma
  
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
  
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)