How to hire a frac technician

How to hire a frac technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step frac technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a frac technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new frac technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a frac technician, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect frac technician also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   Here's a comparison of frac technician salaries for various roles:

   Type of Frac Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Frac Technician		$23-75
   House Supervisor	A house supervisor is responsible for supporting the medical facilities' operations on behalf of the unit management. House supervisors ensure that the medical staff provides the highest quality care services for the patients by responding to their inquiries and concerns and assisting their medical needs... Show more	$17-48
   Site Supervisor	A site supervisor oversees the work operations in a construction site, ensuring the efficiency of workflow and safety of the workforce. The tasks of a site supervisor primarily revolve around conducting inspections and assessing risks, managing and evaluating workers, and coordinating with site foreman and suppliers... Show more	$15-33

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Water Pumps
   • CDL
   • Hand Tools
   • Trailer Inspections
   • Commercial Vehicles
   • HSE
   • Fuel Trucks
   • PPE
   • Frac Operations
   • Safety Procedures
   • DOT
   • Frac Equipment
   • Hydraulic Fracturing
   • Safety Checks

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage client relations and coordinate the project effectively between onsite and offshore.
   • Dot inspection p.m. service and repair frac trailers and pumps
   • Transport fuel and deliver energy using quality safety measures and using proper PPE.
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   • Perform position requirements while adhering to safety standards and procedures by identifying hazards, minimizing risks and wearing proper PPE.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your frac technician job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A frac technician can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, frac technicians' average salary in hawaii is 77% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level frac technicians 69% less than senior-level frac technicians.
   • Certifications. A frac technician with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a frac technician's salary.

   Average frac technician salary

   $88,412yearly

   $42.51 hourly rate

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   Entry-level frac technician salary

   $49,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a frac technician job description

   A good frac technician job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a frac technician job description:

   Frac technician job description example

   WE BUILD WHAT MATTERS
   
   The Company
   
   At Caterpillar, you build what matters-whether it's the career you want, crucial work skills, strong relationships, or new digital technologies. Our work is powered by our people. As a Caterpillar manufacturing professional, every day you'll make sure our customers get the quality products they need to build our world's infrastructure and power the world. And you'll do it in modern, clean, safe environments equipped with the latest technologies. Here you can do the work that matters.
   
   About SPM Oil & Gas
   
   SPM Oil & Gas, a Caterpillar company, provides superior products and service solutions to make our customers more efficient and lower total cost of ownership. Globally, we deliver engineered oilfield and drilling equipment repair and certification, mechanical and rotating equipment repairs and upgrades, rapid prototyping of spare parts, robust asset management, operation and maintenance and field engineering services. We offer a wide range of career opportunities across a variety of technical and business roles in engineering and service locations worldwide. Join our team and help build engineering solutions that change the industry.
   
   What will Caterpillar do for you?
   
   When you join Caterpillar SPM Oil and Gas, you are joining a team of makers, innovators and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We don't just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that, because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in - the roads, hospitals, homes and infrastructure. Without a dedicated workforce Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customer's needs. Join us.
   
   The Role
   
   The Field Frac Technician I installs, maintains, and repairs frac equipment consisting of API 6A Gate Valves, chokes, casing, and tubing heads and spools. The Field Frac Technician I is a skilled, experienced technician with the ability to perform most tasks independently while seeking guidance or training for more critical tasks.
   
   Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
   
   * At SPM Oil & Gas, our primary objective is to provide our customers with excellent engineering solutions through our products and superior customer service
   
   * Effectively demonstrate the core values of SPM Oil & Gas at all times
   
   * Follow all written policies and procedures safely without deviation or refer to upper management for guidance
   
   * Exhibit and advocate exemplary safety culture at all times
   
   * Demonstrate consistency, accountability, reliability and solid work ethic
   
   * Exhibit a high degree of integrity at all times
   
   * Prepare JSA (Job Safety Analysis) and POWRA (Point of Work Risk Assessment) on job site and perform all duties in a safe manner and in accordance with SPM Oil and Gas SHE policies
   
   * Adhere to and exercise Stop Work Authority and Management of Change
   
   * Safely install, remove, repair and service equipment on a frac site. Pre-check all equipment and processes prior to starting the job to ensure all equipment is operable and complete
   
   * Make repairs to customer property and rental assets including valves, spools, chokes, actuators, and surface equipment as required
   
   * Inspects, rebuilds, operates, tests and troubleshoot equipment. Monitors, evaluates and recommends adjustments to processes and or equipment that maximizes quality and efficiency
   
   * Operates equipment and materials following OEM guidelines as well as standard operating procedures.
   
   * Provides superior customer service to all internal and external customers
   
   * Provides technical expertise and direction to frac site supervisors, as well as third party providers when necessary
   
   * Maintain SPM Oil and Gas company supplied assets and any other equipment, including site specific equipment, as it relates to company policy
   
   * Prepare accurate field service and sales orders in an organized, legible manner, in addition to any other necessary documentation
   
   * Demonstrate the ability to perform independently or in a team setting
   
   * Available on 24-hour call to respond to customer needs
   
   * Communicate effectively, both verbally and written
   
   * Perform occasional required work in the shop; must be knowledgeable on shop functions
   
   * Performs other duties as assigned
   
   Basic Qualifications:
   
   * High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent or six months of related experience and/or training.
   
   Physical Demands:
   
   * Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear
   
   * Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
   
   * Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
   
   * Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
   
   * Must be able to wear protective footwear and other PPE as required by the department
   
   Work Environment:
   
   * Regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles
   
   * Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions
   
   * Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and vibration
   
   * Noise level: Moderate
   
   Additional Information:
   
   Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected applicant.
   
   This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O.
   
   As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers. #LI
   
   EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
   
   Not ready to apply? Submit your information to our Talent Network here.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find frac technicians for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your frac technician job on Zippia to find and attract quality frac technician candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as constructionjobs.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with frac technician candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new frac technician

   Once you've selected the best frac technician candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new frac technician first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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