Equipment Operator

C&J Well Services , LLC; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 3,788,000 - 4,477,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

CJ Well Services, LLC is hiring for an on-site role focused on rigging up and down auxiliary well service equipment and coordinating unit alignment with wells. You will drive to sites, load and unload equipment, and maintain accurate safety and maintenance records.

The role requires adherence to SOPs, regular safety observations, and active participation in JSP development while working in demanding oilfield environments. Strong safety culture is essential.

Qualifications

• PPE and safety equipment use required.
• Ability to work at heights up to 50 feet or more.
• Adherence to safe operating procedures and company SOPs.
• Experience operating heavy equipment in oilfield or related environments.

Responsibilities

• Rig up/down auxiliary well service equipment.
• Line up the servicing unit with the well and set up hydraulic jacks.
• Drive to locations and load/unload equipment.
• Keep DOT driver logs and vehicle maintenance records up to date.
• Perform safety observations and develop Job Safety Plans (JSP).
• Maintain tools and equipment; follow safety and environmental policies.
• Complete inspections and communicate hazards to visitors on site.

Skills

PPE proficiency

Working at heights

SOP compliance

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid driver’s license for equipment operated

Job description

• Performs or assists in the Rigging Up/Down of the Auxiliary Well Service Equipment.
• Assists in lining up the well servicing unit with the well.
• Assists with setting up of the hydraulic jacks, handle pads/boards, and assists in attaching the guywires to the anchors.
• Drives trucks to location and unloads or loads equipment as required.
• Assists in rigging up poles and slinging loads.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records as required by DOT regulations, including driver logs, vehicle maintenance records, and safety-related documentation.
• Participates in company provided training in rig operations, Standard Operating Procedures and safe work procedures.
• Complies with all the Company's Safety and Environmental policies, practices, and programs. Takes corrective action within training limitations. Escalates as necessary.
• Conducts route planning.
• Maintains and organizes tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Conducts safety observations.
• Develops and reviews Job Safety Plans (JSP).
• Completes equipment inspections and audits.
• Meets and greets with all visitors and personnel on location to identify and communicate hazards.
• May be required to drive a company, light or DOT regulated commercial vehicle.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education, Certificates, Licenses

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required for type(s) of equipment operated required.

Experience

• One-year prior work experience in an oilfield services environment or with/around heavy industrial machinery in the manufacturing, fabrication, transportation, construction, railroad, mining, shipyard, or agricultural equipment industries.
• One-year of experience performing one or more of the following functions:
  • Coil Tubing Operator
  • Cement pump Truck Driver
  • Cement bulk Truck Driver
  • Vacuum Truck Driver
  • Winch Truck Driver
  • Foam Operator
  • Special Services Hotshot Driver
  • Crane Operator

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Critical:

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment and/or safety equipment including safety glasses, face shields, goggles, earmuffs/plugs, steel toe boots, hard hat, full body harness with applicable fall protection devices, SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus), H2S detectors, slicker or TYVEK suits and gloves.
• Ability to work at heights up to or greater than 50 feet.
• Ability to perform tasks consistent with the company’s Safe Operating Procedures, to provide the maximum protection for all workers at the work site, the environment, and the equipment; and complete the tasks efficiently.
• Experience in equipment operation, especially when working in sensitive or critical areas.

Required:

• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with team members, supervisors, and other personnel on the job site to ensure the efficient and safe completion of tasks.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and logs related to equipment operation, maintenance, and inspections.
• Knowledge of and compliance with relevant industry regulations, standards, and environmental guidelines.
• Ability to make quick decision-making and problem-solving skills to address unexpected challenges or equipment malfunctions on the job.
• Motor Vehicle Record qualifies individual to be an approved company driver.
• Ability to report for work at the prescribed location and time is essential ensuring dependability.
• Ability to work beyond the traditional 8-hour workday; available to work Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, to meet operational needs.
• Awareness of and familiarity with oilfield operations, including understanding the layout of well sites, pipelines, and other infrastructure.
• Heavy Work- Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.
• Exposed to outdoor elements such as extreme heat or cold, heavy winds, rain, or snow.
• Exposed to loud noise level elements.
• Required to drive to and access job sites, in light of day as well as in darkness, to perform work assignments. Some job site locations may be remote from the office requiring long drives to locations isolated from interaction with others and towns.
• Required to balance, bend, squat, crouch, climb, reach, grasp, stoop, kneel, push/pull and lift objects, and use apparatus to push/pull and lift heavy objects weighing 50 lbs or more.
• Subject to exposure to hazards such as but not limited to slippery or uneven surfaces; environmental/industry hazards such as chemicals, high-decibel noise from production equipment, fumes, or poor ventilation; proximity to moving objects and vehicles; potentially combustible components; hazardous off- road conditions such as dust, ice, and snow.
• May be requested to work long hours to complete job assignments.
• May work a rotating schedule, shift, and/or be on call.
• Follow all company safety policies and protocols.
• Required to perform active, physical tasks including but not limited to operating equipment and/or machinery and making adjustments and repairs.
• Required to have visual acuity to work with parts, equipment, apparatus, etc.
• Required to possess audible acuity to hear alarms in the event of emergency. field locations.

This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties nor account for all abilities required to perform the job. It is a general description of the nature of the position.

The pay range for this position in California is between $27.50 per hour and $32.50 per hour. Please note that the hourly rate information is a general guideline, and that the hourly rate will vary depending on your location. C&J Well Services, LLC (“CJWS”) will consider factors such as (but not limited to) scope of responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. excellent benefits including full health benefits, 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting, and generous paid time off.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

C&J Well Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

LINK to Equal Employment Opportunity Posters:

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Human Resources at 661-589-5220 or [e-mail] .

Pay Transparency Notice

C&J Well Services, LLC (“CJWS”) will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against an applicant or employee because they have inquired about or discussed compensation.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Comm Driver’s Lic (CDL)

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