CAREER

Roustabouts, Oil and Gas

Overview

Salary Median (2020)

$39,420

Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)

+25.1% (much faster than the average)

Career

What Roustabouts, Oil and Gas Do

Assemble or repair oil field equipment using hand and power tools. Perform other tasks as needed.

Other Job Titles Roustabouts, Oil and Gas May Have

Floor Hand, Galley Hand, Oil Field Roustabout, Production Roustabout, Rig Hand, Roustabout, Roustabout Crew Pusher, Roustabout Hand, Roustabout Pusher

Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

  • Keep pipe deck and main deck areas clean and tidy.
  • Unscrew or tighten pipes, casing, tubing, and pump rods, using hand and power wrenches and tongs.
  • Walk flow lines to locate leaks, using electronic detectors and by making visual inspections, and repair the leaks.
  • Move pipes to and from trucks, using truck winches and motorized lifts, or by hand.
  • Bolt together pump and engine parts.

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