Wireline Operator (CDL A Driving)

MISTRAS Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The MISTRAS Group is seeking a Wireline Operator to support on-site oilfield projects across North America. You will operate and maintain wireline trucks, assist with tool deployment, and ensure safety and data integrity in high-pressure field environments.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma, a Class A CDL with endorsements, 3 years of oilfield driving experience, and familiarity with wireline operations or related field work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Valid class A CDL with endorsements and clean MVR required.
• Minimum 3 years of oilfield driving experience, including operation of 18-speed standard transmission vehicles.
• Wireline operation experience preferred.
• Experience in oil and gas, pipeline, or related field operations preferred.
• Current Basic Plus or equivalent site-required safety training preferred.
• Valid Passport (asset; required for cross-border travel).

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain wireline truck and associated field equipment.
• Assist with launching, tracking, receiving, and recovery of inline inspection tools.
• Support rig-in and rig-out of field locations and equipment setups.
• Assist field crews with general inspection activities during project execution.
• Maintain proper tools, parts, and supplies required for field operations.
• Interface directly with clients onsite in a professional manner.
• Operate safely during all phases of field deployment, including high-traffic and remote locations.
• Support troubleshooting of field equipment and operational issues as they arise.
• Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance of wireline trucks, trailers, and support equipment.
• Assist Field Technicians with inspection tool maintenance and preparation as required.
• Ensure assigned equipment is clean, serviceable, and ready for deployment.
• Identify equipment deficiencies and report maintenance needs promptly.
• Help maintain operational readiness of field tools, support gear, and truck inventory.
• Travel extensively for on-site project support, subject to operational requirements.
• Adhere to all company safety policies, job-specific safety requirements, and client site rules.
• Follow PPE requirements and conduct pre-use inspections of assigned equipment.
• Maintain a driving record that meets company driver eligibility requirements and complies with company driving policy and traffic laws.
• Adhere to Hours of Service (HOS) regulations and all applicable transportation requirements.
• Maintain a high standard of personal presentation, professionalism, and safe work practices.
• Recognize that this is a safety-sensitive position and perform all work accordingly.
• Maintain truck, equipment, and project-based records accurately and in a timely manner.
• Accurately complete field forms, logs, and required operational documentation.
• Conduct or participate in daily safety briefings, including FLHAs, JSAs, and tailgate meetings.
• Communicate job progress, issues, and concerns to the Project Manager or supervisor in real time.
• Report incidents, near misses, equipment malfunctions, or safety concerns promptly.
• Ensure field trucks are kept clean, organized, and stocked with necessary tools and supplies.
• Promptly report truck or equipment deficiencies requiring service or repair.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of field work areas, staging areas, and shop support spaces.
• Dispose of waste materials properly and follow housekeeping standards after each job.
• Proactively identify and correct hazards or disorganization in work and storage areas.
• Other Duties as assigned

Skills

CDL Class A

Oilfield Driving

Safety-conscious

Field Operations

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Wireline equipment

Job description

Onstream Pipeline Inspection is a leading provider of Inline and Tethered Magnetic Flux Leakage, Caliper, and Inertial Measurement inspection services for oil and gas pipeline operators across North America.

Join Our Team as a Wireline Operator. We are looking for a technically grounded, safety-focused professional who thrives in high-pressure field environments. You excel at executing precision downhole operations, performing rigorous integrity assessments, and delivering accurate data reports. If you bring mechanical intuition and a relentless work ethic to every job site, we want you on our crew.

Key Responsibilities

• Wireline Operation & Field Support
  • Operate and maintain wireline truck and associated field equipment.
  • Assist with launching, tracking, receiving, and recovery of inline inspection tools.
  • Support rig-in and rig-out of field locations and equipment setups.
  • Assist field crews with general inspection activities during project execution.
  • Maintain proper tools, parts, and supplies required for field operations.
  • Interface directly with clients onsite in a professional manner.
  • Operate safely during all phases of field deployment, including high-traffic and remote locations.
  • Support troubleshooting of field equipment and operational issues as they arise.
• Equipment Maintenance & Readiness
  • Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance of wireline trucks, trailers, and support equipment.
  • Assist Field Technicians with inspection tool maintenance and preparation as required.
  • Ensure assigned equipment is clean, serviceable, and ready for deployment.
  • Identify equipment deficiencies and report maintenance needs promptly.
  • Help maintain operational readiness of field tools, support gear, and truck inventory.
• Field Readiness & Compliance
  • Travel extensively for on-site project support, subject to operational requirements.
  • Adhere to all company safety policies, job-specific safety requirements, and client site rules.
  • Follow PPE requirements and conduct pre-use inspections of assigned equipment.
  • Maintain a driving record that meets company driver eligibility requirements and complies with company driving policy and traffic laws.
  • Adhere to Hours of Service (HOS) regulations and all applicable transportation requirements.
  • Maintain a high standard of personal presentation, professionalism, and safe work practices.
  • Recognize that this is a safety-sensitive position and perform all work accordingly.
• Documentation & Communication
  • Maintain truck, equipment, and project-based records accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Accurately complete field forms, logs, and required operational documentation.
  • Conduct or participate in daily safety briefings, including FLHAs, JSAs, and tailgate meetings.
  • Communicate job progress, issues, and concerns to the Project Manager or supervisor in real time.
  • Report incidents, near misses, equipment malfunctions, or safety concerns promptly.
• Housekeeping
  • Ensure field trucks are kept clean, organized, and stocked with necessary tools and supplies.
  • Promptly report truck or equipment deficiencies requiring service or repair.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of field work areas, staging areas, and shop support spaces.
  • Dispose of waste materials properly and follow housekeeping standards after each job.
  • Proactively identify and correct hazards or disorganization in work and storage areas.
• Other Duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• High school diploma required.
• Valid class A CDL with applicable endorsements and motor vehicle record (MVR) clean required.
• Minimum 3 years of oilfield driving experience, including operation of 18-speed standard transmission vehicles.
• Wireline operation experience preferred.
• Experience in oil and gas, pipeline, or related field operations preferred.
• Current Basic Plus or equivalent site-required safety training preferred.
• Valid Passport (asset; required for cross-border travel).

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

MISTRAS Group, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity. Employment decisions including initial hiring and all matters involving the terms and conditions of employment will be made without regard to any protected class under applicable law. If hired, the employment relationship is "At-Will", which means that employment can be terminated at any time, and for any reason, at the option of either the Company or the employee. Please direct questions about these policies to a MISTRAS Group, Inc. Human Resources representative.

Note To Applicants

Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of the Company. Employees may use designated smoking areas (if established) in accordance with applicable state and local law.

Rhode Island Applicants: The Company is subject to Chapters 29-38 of Title 28 of the General Laws of Rhode Island, and is therefore covered by the state’s workers’ compensation law.

Massachusetts Applicants: I understand that it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Maryland Applicants: I UNDERSTAND THAT UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A POLYGRAPH OR SIMILAR TEST. AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $100.

Mistras Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled