What are the responsibilities and job description for the Derrickman position at True Drilling LLC?
This is a full-time, on-site position in McKenzie County, North Dakota
About Us:
At True Drilling, we’ve been drilling deep and working hard since 1948 — built on a legacy of safety, strength, and getting the job done right. From the rig floor to the headquarters office, we operate with grit, precision, and a deep respect for the people who make it all happen.
If you’re ready to be part of a team that values hard work, rewards commitment, and leads the way in oilfield excellence, we’ve got a place for you. Join us and help power the future—one well at a time.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
We don’t just offer jobs—we offer a future. As part of the True companies family, you'll enjoy a generous, well-rounded benefits package designed to support your life in and out of work. Benefits include competitive health coverage, dental/vision insurance, up to 4 weeks of vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, 401(k) with employer match, company-paid life and disability insurance, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, and more. We believe in rewarding hard work and supporting your future.
We take care of our people—because we know they’re the heart of everything we do.
What You'll Do:
- Examine and regulate operation of mud pumps to ensure circulation and consistency of mud in well.
- Monitor entire mud system and analyze mud; mix mud in hopper by carrying 100 pound mud sacks from storage to hopper and emptying sacks into hopper.
- Assume primary responsibility for work on upper rig, including setting and securing crown block, stringing cables through pulleys and blocks, and clamping holding fixture on end of hoisting cable; clean and oil pulleys, blocks, and cables.
- Climb to and work on derrick board when tripping and making connections consistently wearing safety harness and following other working from heights safety procedures.
- Work from derrick board in tandem with Floorman, Motorman, and Driller; latch and unlatch elevators while hoisting and going in hole with drill pipe; work in tandem with rig crew and casing crew while running casing.
- Operate boom line, air hoist/hydraulic hoists to lift and move heavy supplies, equipment, and pipe.
- Move casing or drill pipe joints to and from pipe racks, catwalk, ramp, and rig floor as required.
- Perform routine and preventive rig servicing, repair, and maintenance, including scrubbing and painting, when operations do not require presence on derrick board or rig floor.
What We're Looking For:
Required Education, Experience and/or Abilities
- Three to four (3-4) years of prior experience on a drilling rig; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- (1) or two (2)-step instructions.
- Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- English language fluency, verbal and written.
- Acceptable results of a pre-employment background check, credit check and drug/alcohol test.
True Drilling LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Vets, Disability
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