How to hire an oil field roustabout

How to hire an oil field roustabout, step by step

Here's a step-by-step oil field roustabout hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The oil field roustabout hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect oil field roustabout 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.

   The following list breaks down different types of oil field roustabouts and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Oil Field Roustabout	Description	Hourly rate
   Oil Field Roustabout		$12-17
   Galley Hand	Galley hands, also known as utility hands, are usually tasked to assist the cook in preparing the food and dining room, in serving the meals, and in cleaning up the kitchen. In doing so, they should have good communication skills, can follow specific instructions, and can interact with people... Show more	$12-38
   Floor Hand	A floor hand is an employee who performs a variety of manual labor tasks in a rig site. Floor hand employees take charge of handling pipes, drilling, and casing equipment... Show more	$13-21

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Rig
   • Hand Tools
   • CDL
   • Safety Rules
   • Routine Maintenance
   • Equipment Operation
   • Visual Inspections
   • Hammers
   • DIG
   • Frac
   • Pump Jacks
   • RAN
   • Storage Tanks
   • Hoisting

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   Responsibilities:

   • Perform rig maintenance such as cleaning, painting, and chipping.
   • Escort the CDL driver while moving the mobile homes to and from well sites.
   • Work with welders and equipment operators in everyday situations to complete natural gas compressor stations.
   • Drive crew out to location and have a tailgate, JSA meeting before work start.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your oil field roustabout job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An oil field roustabout salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, oil field roustabouts' average salary in florida is 39% less than in nevada.
   • Seniority. Entry-level oil field roustabouts earn 32% less than senior-level oil field roustabouts.
   • Certifications. An oil field roustabout with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an oil field roustabout's salary.

   Average oil field roustabout salary

   $15.00hourly

   $31,190 yearly

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   Entry-level oil field roustabout salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

4. Writing an oil field roustabout job description

   An oil field roustabout job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of an oil field roustabout job description:

   Oil field roustabout job description example

   Beitzel Corporation is an industrial construction and service company with over 40 years of experience in the energy, mining, industrial construction and aggregate industries. Corporate Headquarters is located in Grantsville, MD with several offices throughout the region. Beitzel Corporation offers a positive work environment, competitive wages, added travel pay, excellent health insurance including: medical, dental and vision, life insurance, 401(k) with a company match, short and long term disability, paid holidays and paid time off.
   
   Beitzel Corporation is now accepting applications for (1) full-time Roustabout/Laborer. The Roustabout /Laborer is responsible for supporting work within Oil and Gas Services, Construction Services and Excavation Services. The position is diverse and the job duties and job types may vary on a daily basis.
   
   The Roustabout/Laborer operates excavators, telehandlers, forklifts, along with construction power equipment and common and specialized hand tools. This position requires a mechanical aptitude and an interest in operating heavy equipment and performing labor within multiple trades to include, but limited to: concrete, pipe fitting, welding, fabrication, industrial construction, pipe insulation, demolition, etc. The scope of work may extend across multiple industries to include, but not limited to: Oil and Gas, Industrial Construction, Manufacturing, Power Plants, Commercial, Aggregate, Oil and Gas, Coal, etc.
   
   The position will require a flexible schedule, with extensive travel and out-of-town and overnight work. It will also require extended work hours, weekend and holiday work as required. Typical areas of operations include, but are not limited to: MD, PA, OH, WV, VA, and NJ
   + Mix off drill cuttings and load trucks/roll-off boxes
   
   + Fuel equipment
   
   + Patch containment
   
   + Operate various pieces of equipment on site at the direction of Field Supervisor or Customer Representative
   
   + Prepare T&M tickets, receipts, and other paperwork as required by the operation
   
   + Perform the day to day activities assigned by the customer and/or Field Supervisor and ensure that all required inspections are completed
   
   + Aid other field personnel as needed
   
   + Work a scheduled hitch on an assigned location
   
   + No experience necessary
   
   + High school diploma or GED equivalent
   
   + Ability to perform mathematical calculations accurately
   
   + Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
   
   + Skill in dealing with the public in a manner which will facilitate constructive problem solving
   
   + Ability to work under stress and handle stressful situations. Ability to meet deadlines
   
   + This position is subject to the Beitzel Corporation Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy which includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing, and follow-up testing
   
   Additional Eligibility Qualifications
   
   + Must possess or be able to obtain a valid and appropriate state driver's license prior to employment
   
   + This position requires the completion of a thorough background check including employment and education verification, SSN eVerify, employment references, and pre-employment drug screening. In accordance with our Organization's Drug and Alcohol policy employees are required to participate in random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing
   
   Perks/Benefits
   
   + Learn new skills through exposure to multiple trades
   
   + Variety of work and work environments
   
   + Safety-first work culture with established history of success
   
   + Enhanced hair follicle drug screening to minimize substance abuse in the workplace
   
   + Opportunities for out-of-town work with perdiem
   
   + High value/Low cost medical insurance options
   
   + Complete benefit package to include dental, vision, disability ins., life ins., vacation and holidays
   
   + Overtime opportunities as needed
   
   + Personal Protective Equipment Allowances
   
   + Company-provided transportation for out-of-town work
   
   + Company-paid lodging for out-of-town work
   
   + On-the-job training for improved skillset
   
   AAP/EEO Statement
   
   Beitzel Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide opportunities without regard to any protected classes under applicable law.
   
   ADA Statement
   
   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
   
   Other Duties
   
   This job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
   
   ID: 2022-2165
   
   Street: 333 Corporate Drive

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find oil field roustabouts 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.

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   • Use niche websites such as constructionjobs.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting oil field roustabouts requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete 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 oil field roustabout

   Once you've selected the best oil field roustabout 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 important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new oil field roustabout. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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