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Example drilling rig operator requirements on a job description

Drilling rig operator requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in drilling rig operator job postings.
Sample drilling rig operator requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Experience in operating heavy machinery.
  • Knowledge of safety protocols.
  • Certified in first aid and CPR.
Sample required drilling rig operator soft skills
  • Ability to think and act quickly in an emergency.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Drilling rig operator job description example 1

Corrpro Companies drilling rig operator job description

To apply, simply TEXT corrpro to 25000 and our virtual assistant Olivia will connect you with our hiring team today.

Hiring Mud/Air Drill Rig Operators Immediately in Houston, TX!

If you have experience with mud drilling or air drilling, then we want to speak to you.

$2,250 Sign-On Bonus Opportunity! All new employees who meet the criteria outlined in our sign-on bonus program will be eligible for the full bonus payout.

Starting pay is $27.50-$30.00 per hour dependent upon experience.

Why You’ll Love Working for Us:

· Competitive pay

· Full health insurance benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

· 401(k) with match

· Tuition assistance

· Paid time off and overtime pay

· Career growth opportunities


Our Drill Rig Operators operate a drill rig for site specific projects to meet job specifications and customer requirements. This position must maintain a valid driver’s license and a CDL driver’s rating.

Corrpro is proud to be at the forefront of cathodic protection engineering, offering total corrosion solutions to the oil & gas, petrochemical, municipal, and marine markets for more than 40 years. Our passionate experts provide the highest quality materials, the most cost-effective services, and are dedicated to the preservation of energy resources, the environment, and the integrity of the world's infrastructure. Join our team at Corrpro and take the next step in your career with a company that values, develops, and empowers its employees!

What You'll Do:

· Notify construction manager of unanticipated field changes and suggest possible alternatives

· Restore jobsite to conditions found prior to beginning work and follow all company policies, regulatory safety regulations, and code requirements

· Operate and maintain company vehicles and equipment safely at all times; report vehicle and equipment maintenance requirements to the Construction Manager

· Repair damaged equipment as directed by the construction manager

· Document and record IFTA mileage reports for monthly tax payments by the company

· Maintain continuous and profitable working relationships with customers

· Participate in weekly toolbox safety meetings and attend company-sponsored safety training seminars/educational programs

· Document equipment safety inspection audits and report deficiencies in safety practices/equipment to the construction foreman


What We Need from You:

· Achieve at least 1 year of verifiable experience as a drill rig operator

· Vertical mud or air drilling experience is strongly preferred

· Must have Class A CDL with endorsements

· Significant overnight travel, as much as 95% of the time during the week, as well as over the weekends as needed

· Ability to stand and walk throughout the day, bend, stoop, push, pull, reach, twist, climb, shoveling, and lift up to 50 pounds; frequent driving is also required

· Effectively communicate with both customers and fellow employees; adjust to work-related demands without becoming frustrated; demonstrate willingness for continuous self-improvement; persist at difficult tasks despite unexpected obstacles

· Seek increased opportunities for responsibility to achieve personal growth and demonstrate conscientiousness and dependability to produce results


Aegion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Aegion is firmly bound. Aegion will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with Aegion on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

VEVRAA compliant – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

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Updated March 14, 2024

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