How to hire a production roustabout

How to hire a production roustabout, step by step

Here's a step-by-step production roustabout hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a production roustabout, 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.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   A production roustabout's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, production roustabouts from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of production roustabouts.

   Type of Production Roustabout	Description	Hourly rate
   Production Roustabout		$12-19
   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
   Rig Hand	A rig hand is a term used to refer to various jobs in oil drilling. The rig hand is in charge of maintaining the drilling rig and other equipment on the rig... Show more	$12-20

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Production Equipment
   • Rig

   Responsibilities:

   • Deliver materials and equipment as CDL driver.
   • Help develop and retro-fit lac unit systems.
   • Certify in fighting and extinguishing fires and certify CPR.
   • Install rig liners, disassemble and reassemble rig flares.
   • Operate equipment and deliver CDL loads to Conoco Phillips locations.
   • Pipe fitting.Operating man lift, skid steer, backhoe, telehandler

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, production roustabouts' average salary in south carolina is 43% less than in nevada.
   • Seniority. Entry-level production roustabouts 39% less than senior-level production roustabouts.
   • Certifications. A production roustabout 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 production roustabout's salary.

   Average production roustabout salary

   $15.75hourly

   $32,768 yearly

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   Entry-level production roustabout salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a production roustabout job description

   A good production roustabout 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 production roustabout job description:

   Production roustabout job description example

   1. Work safely and in compliance with all Federal, State and Local rules and regulations, as well as all Beta Offshore company policies and procedures.

   2. Report to and assist the Crane Operator with all duties relating to the crane and movement of equipment, supplies and people on and off the platform.

   3. Learn and assist with crane maintenance, rigging and the loading and unloading of equipment and supplies.

   4. Assist where needed. This includes maintenance and clean up duties.

   5. The Roustabout also assists other trade crafts and operations personnel with tasks as needed and learns other positions through cross-training.

   6. Complete a thorough shift change over report for next crew.

   Knowledge, Skill and Experience:

   1. Minimum Education (or substitute experience) required:

   High School Diploma or GED.

   2. Minimum Experience required:

   None.

   3. Skills Required:

   Ability to read, write and speak in English and perform basic math quickly and accurately. Computer literate with experience using MS Office and Outlook; email and internet. Ability to perform all duties outlined here, pass all physical requirements and work safely at all times.

   Career Path:

   Open to other operations and craft positions or supervisory capacity depending on individual skills and desire.

   
   

   Must be willing and able to work a 14 on 14 off schedule, consisting of 12 hour work shifts, living on the platform during your entire hitch in shared living quarters.

   Desire to and understanding of how to work safe, follow all rules and regulations, and wear/use appropriate safety equipment at all times.

   Able to lift heavy equipment and tools. 6. Able to follow directions and work as a part of a team or individually.

   Able to pass swing rope certification to safely arrive to and from the platform and crew boat.

   Working outdoors in all weather. Enjoy physical work and not afraid of getting dirty.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find production 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.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your production roustabout job on Zippia to find and recruit production roustabout candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as constructionjobs.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with production roustabout 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.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   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 production roustabout

   Once you've found the production roustabout candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new production 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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