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Rig Hand

Hydro Resources Holding
Lupton, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 6/18/2026 CLOSED ON 7/17/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rig Hand position at Hydro Resources Holding?

 

Rig Hand

Summary

Part of the crew responsible for the maintenance and day to day operation of the rig.

Responsibilities Include but not limited to: 

  • • Competent with rig and all equipment
    • Performs general maintenance of draw works
    • Loads and off-loads pipe and assists in rig movement
    • Checks snub lines, pull lines, shackles, and cable clamps to verify condition
    • Checks dies in slips and tongs and all safety and riding belts to verify condition
    • Responds to emergency situations including major mechanical or structural failures
    • Trips pipe – uses slips, tongs and elevators
    • Knowledge of types of pipe
    • Latch and unlatch tubing and rods
    • Wrench rods
    • Knowledge of how drilling and/or pumping units run
    • Prepare and set up rig for workover
    • Knowledge of thread types, tubing sizes and rod sizes
    • Knowledge of working derricks and drill floor
    • Diagnose well problems
    • Cut and thread pipe
    • Perform service maintenance on rigs

Knowledge and skill requirements 

  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • Knowledge of types of drill pipe and drill collars.
  • Knowledge of thread types and tubing sizes.
  • Knowledge of working derricks and drill floor.
  • Ability to travel.
  • Requires willingness to work a flexible schedule.
  • Good driving record with CDL preferred.

Benefits  

    • 401(k) matching
    • Dental insurance
    • Flexible spending account
    • Medical insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Vision insurance
    • Short Term Disability
    • Long Term Disability
    • Paid time off
    • Referral Program


 

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled, E-Verify Employer

As part of the pre-employment hiring process at Hydro Resources Holding, Inc. and its subsidiaries, all candidates will be required to undergo background check and drug screening.

External Company URL: Hydro Resources | Groundwater Exploration and Production     (https://hydroresources.com/)

Salary : $17 - $26

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