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Wireline Operator

Wilks Brothers, LLC
Abilene, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 6/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/16/2026

Company Information: Flying A Pumping Services is a Wilks Brothers company. Wilks Brothers is a multifaceted, family-based partnership headquartered in Cisco, Texas with employees working in offices in Cisco, Willow Park, Fort Worth, Houston, and beyond. We invest in relationships and recognize the value in people, communities, and businesses. Our customers are not a number; they are a name, a family member, a friend. In the good times and in difficult times we treat them all equally – exactly how we want to be treated. We believe that business is not just about profit – it is personal too. At Wilks Brothers, we respect the people that make our business grow: our employees and our customers. Our goal is to develop mutually beneficial partnerships utilizing our core values of: Faith, Integrity, Team, Growth and Loyalty.

 

We do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

 

Benefits:

  • Competitive Compensation Package
  • Medical Dental Vision Coverage
  • 401K Company Match
  • Life Insurance Long Term Disability Coverage – 100% Company Paid
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Gym Reimbursement Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Wellness Check Program - Insurance Premium Discounts
  • EAP Resources
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)

Position Summary:

The Wireline Operator at Flying A Wireline is responsible for operating wireline equipment to lower tools, instruments, or cables down a wellbore to gather data or perform well intervention services. The Wireline Operator plays a key role in the safe, efficient, and effective operation of wireline services to support well drilling, completion, or production operations.

 

Key Roles / Responsibilities:

  • Set up, operate, and maintain wireline trucks and other necessary equipment to conduct wireline operations.
  • Lower tools or other devices into wells using wireline equipment, ensuring accurate placement and retrieval.
  • Collect downhole data, such as well logs, using wireline tools, ensuring the accuracy and quality of the information.
  • Assist with well interventions including perforating, pipe recovery, setting plugs, and other related tasks.
  • Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of wireline units, pressure control equipment, and other tools to ensure equipment reliability and safety.
  • Adhere to company and industry safety policies and procedures, and ensure all equipment is operated in compliance with safety regulations.
  • Maintain accurate records of wireline operations, including logs, tool status, and service reports.
  • Work closely with supervisors, engineers, and other field personnel to ensure operations meet client objectives and expectations.
  • Support other team members in the field to ensure smooth and efficient operations, including providing assistance to the Lead Wireline Operator or Field Supervisor.

 

Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in wireline operations preferred, but on-the-job training may be provided.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of downhole tools.
  • Ability to work under pressure in challenging and remote environments.
  • Good communication and teamwork skills.
  • CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) required.
  • Well Control Certification (optional but beneficial).

 

Working Conditions:

  • Bending, lifting, climbing, pushing, pulling, kneeling, sitting stand, walk, kneel, stoop, squat, pull, push, climb, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, and see and standing (occasionally) for long periods of time.
  • The essential duties of this position require moderate to heavy lifting and carrying.
  • Must be able to position oneself to work in confined spaces such as trenches, pits, manholes, attics, and tunnels and demonstrate manual dexterity and be able to use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
  • Exposure to moderate noise levels, vibrations, and bright lights; and exposure to dust, fumes, and gases; and all climate types including hot and cold temperatures, humidity, rain, snow, etc.
  • Able to wear common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection and hard hats when needed.
  • React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet.
  • Must be able to comprehend and follow written and oral instructions. 
  • Must be able to complete tasks even with frequent interruptions. 
  • Must be able to use discretion and independent judgment as needed. 
  • Must be able to speak clearly on the phone and to fellow workers.

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Wilks Brothers and affiliated companies does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services. Recruitment agencies or recruitment services may contact recruiting@wilksbrothers.com for more information.

This job description should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities or as an employment agreement between the employer and the employee. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification and are subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.  Any essential functions of this position will be evaluated as necessary should an employee/applicant be unable to perform the functions or requirements due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the employee/applicant when possible.

I acknowledge that I have read and understand the description of this position and have had the opportunity to ask my supervisor about any points I did not understand. I hereby state that I can perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

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