Our Roustabout job description includes the responsibilities, duties, skills, education, qualifications, and experience.
About the Roustabout role
Roustabout is a job that involves general labor in the oil and gas industry. This type of work typically involves the maintenance and repair of equipment, the setup and maintenance of drilling sites, and the loading and unloading of materials.
Role Purpose
The purpose of a Roustabout is to perform manual labor associated with the construction, maintenance, and repair of oil rigs, pipelines, and other oil and gas industry infrastructure. This includes tasks such as welding and pipefitting, operating heavy machinery, rigging and lifting, and repairing and installing equipment. Roustabouts are also responsible for housekeeping duties such as sweeping, cleaning, and painting.
Roustabout Summary
Roustabout is a manual labor job typically found in the oil and gas industry. Roustabouts are responsible for a variety of tasks including general maintenance and repair of equipment, loading and unloading of materials, and erecting and dismantling of structures. They may also be involved in the transportation of materials and other items. Roustabouts must have a good understanding of safety procedures as they are often working in hazardous environments.
Roustabout Duties
- Operate and maintain heavy equipment
- Unload and load materials
- Construct and repair roads, buildings and other structures
- Perform general labor duties
- Assist in installation and dismantling of temporary structures
Roustabout Skills
- Strong physical stamina
- Ability to lift heavy objects
- Good communication and customer service skills
- Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance
Roustabout Requirements
- Ability to lift heavy items
- Ability to work outdoors
- Knowledge of basic tools and equipment
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
Personal Traits
- Team Player
- Strong Work Ethic
- Able to Work in Variety of Conditions