About the position
American Well Services, located in Midland, TX, is seeking a Winch Swamper to join our team. This entry-level position is essential for supporting our oilfield services, which include a variety of operations such as workover and completion services. The Winch Swamper will receive on-the-job training and will work closely with experienced operators to ensure the safe and efficient use of equipment. The role involves assisting drivers with various tasks, including spotting, dropping equipment, and tying down loads. The successful candidate will be part of a team that prides itself on maintaining a strong safety culture and adhering to industry-leading operating procedures. As a Winch Swamper, you will be responsible for ensuring that company equipment, materials, and the work site are kept clean and stored safely. You will assist operators with backing up vehicles, watching lines, and performing clean-ups. Additionally, you will be tasked with setting up frac tanks on location and performing regular maintenance and minor repairs as needed. Completing required paperwork and documentation is also a key part of this role. The position may require extended hours and weekend work, and attendance at monthly safety meetings is mandatory. This is a physically demanding job that requires the ability to lift and move heavy equipment and work in various weather conditions.
Responsibilities
- Ensure company equipment, material, and the work site are maintained, kept clean, and stored in a safe manner.
- Assist Operator with backing, watching lines, and clean ups.
- Spot and assist to correctly set up frac tanks on location.
- Perform regular maintenance and minor repairs when necessary.
- Complete required paperwork, reporting, and other documentation.
- Ability to work extended hours, and weekends as required.
- Attend monthly safety meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- Ability to work as instructed and willing to be coached by skilled worker.
- Ability to work manual labor tasks.
- Ability to clear/pass pre-employment screening, testing and job-relevant hiring requirements, including, but not limited to pre-employment drug screen and MVR review.
- Receipt of proof of eligibility to work in the United States, as required by law.
- Maintain a valid U.S. Drivers License.
- Continuation of acceptable driving record required according to company guidelines.
- Continuation of participation in random drug testing program.
- Ability to communicate well with others on site in English and Spanish.
- Knowledge of equipment, trucks, and trailers.
- Able to follow instructions from the driver.
- Knowledge of how to properly use chains, straps load, unload and tie down load.
- Able to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel; reach overhead with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds independently.
- Able to work in inclement weather such as, wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat/cold.
