Winch Truck Operator 1

Gravity; Artesia (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Gravity is seeking a Winch Truck Operator 1 in Artesia, NM to drive and operate a winch-equipped truck for loading and moving frac tanks, mud tanks, and pits. The role may involve flatbed work to transport oilfield equipment within the work area.

The position requires performing pre/post trip inspections, using winches and straps to secure loads, and maintaining DOT logs and tickets with attention to accuracy and safety.

Qualifications

• Pre/post trip inspections are performed.
• Operate winch truck safely and professionally.
• Load/unload equipment with winch and straps/chain.
• Maintain logbooks and DVIR per DOT requirements.
• Adhere to safety policies and training requirements.
• Complete daily activity tickets with details.

Responsibilities

• Drive winch truck to load/unload frac tanks, mud tanks, pits.
• Mechanically load/unload using single/double winch, tie down with chains/straps.
• Perform daily/periodic mechanical and safety inspections.
• Maintain hours-of-service logs and comply with DOT rules.
• Stay updated on safety techniques and improve driving skills.
• Handle hydrotesting tanks when needed.
• Respond to company-issued calls during on-call hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Description

The Winch Truck Operator 1 drives and operates a winch truck equipped with a mechanical winch to load and move frac tanks, mud tanks, and pits. May also utilize a flatbed trailer to pick up, transport, and unload oil field servicing or drilling equipment from and to various locations within the work area.

Job Details

The Winch Truck Operator 1 drives and operates a winch truck equipped with a mechanical winch to load and move frac tanks, mud tanks, and pits. May also utilize a flatbed trailer to pick up, transport, and unload oil field servicing or drilling equipment from and to various locations within the work area.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES;

• Works with ethics, honesty, values, and integrity. Provides a position of professionalism to others.
• Performs complete pre/post trip inspections.
• Drives the truck to/from the location to load/unload equipment.
• Mechanically loads/unloads equipment using a single or double winch, and manually ties down the loaded equipment using chains, straps, and boomers.
• Keeps truck and equipment in safe, operable condition by performing daily and periodic mechanical and safety inspections.
• Maintains all required logbooks, DVIR, and all other DOT requirements.
• Completes work tickets for jobs legibly, timely, and with detailed description of daily activity.
• Adheres to all DOT rules and regulations and all job-related Company, state, and federal requirements.
• Maintains driver’s hours-of-service by using electronic and/or paper logbook reporting.
• Stays current on safety techniques and takes advantage of opportunities to improve driving and safety skills.
• Works on hydrotesting tanks when Swampers aren’t available.
• Completes all monthly safety and equipment-related trainings.
• Answers Company-issued cell phone during on call hours, in accordance with Company and safety policies.
• Any other duty, responsibility or task as assigned by the supervisor.