Roustabout Crew Lead — Oilfield Construction

Badlands Contracting, LLC; Watford City (ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Badlands Contracting, LLC in Watford City, ND is seeking a hands-on Roustabout Crew Lead to supervise and guide a field crew performing oilfield construction, maintenance, and roustabout tasks on well sites. You will use equipment such as tractors, trucks, and pipelines, ensuring safe, efficient operations.

You will train staff, coordinate transport, ensure DOT compliance, and maintain safety standards while reporting to field management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years supervisory roustabout pusher experience.
• Must have a clean driving record and valid driver’s license.
• Basic understanding of Construction/Roustabout tools and procedures.
• 3 years supervisory roustabout pusher experience (preferred).
• Valid Class A CDL (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing training, supervision, and development for Roustabouts.
• Provide transportation to/from the job site as necessary for the crew and manage company vehicle usage.
• Secure and safely transport equipment needed for the job, according to policy and DOT regulations.
• Ensure crew has required safety equipment and PPE, and maintain equipment in safe condition.
• Complete and document a Job Safety Analysis and Pre-Job Safety Meeting before starting each job.
• Submit Field Tickets or other documents showing crew work time.
• Communicate effectively with field management about jobs, hazards, needs, employees, etc.
• Comply with all Safety/DOT policies in hazardous environments.

Skills

Roustabout supervision

Operate pumping units

Troubleshoot equipment

Line up equipment

Quality service

Oilfield tools knowledge

Basic math

Professional & motivated

Independent work

Vehicle operation

Computers & software

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2+ years supervisory roustabout pusher

Clean driving record & valid license

Basic construction/roustabout tools knowledge

3+ years supervisory roustabout pusher (preferred)

Valid Class A CDL (preferred)

Tools

Pumping units

Batteries and treaters

Pipes and fittings

Vehicles & equipment

Computers & timekeeping systems

Job description

Badlands Contracting, LLC in Watford City, ND is seeking a hands-on Roustabout Crew Lead to supervise and guide a field crew performing oilfield construction, maintenance, and roustabout tasks on well sites. You will use equipment such as tractors, trucks, and pipelines, ensuring safe, efficient operations.

You will train staff, coordinate transport, ensure DOT compliance, and maintain safety standards while reporting to field management.