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All candidates for rig and support positions will be subject to an integrity assessment, hair follicle drug test and physical abilities test.

Working conditions for all rig positions

  • Extreme weather conditions – Temperatures range from below freezing to over 100 degrees Fahrenheit for periods of up to 12 hours.
  • Loud noise – Protective hearing equipment required in some locations.
  • Pollutants that may adversely affect the skin and/or respiratory system – Protective equipment required in some circumstances.
  • Moving machinery, exposure to electricity, and continuous vibration.
  • May have to walk and work in deep mud.
  • May have to travel and stay from home for up to seven days or more as rigs change location.

Physical requirements for all rig positions

  • Must be capable of:
    • Lifting at least 100 pounds.
    • Working on rig equipment up to 150 feet above ground level.
    • Standing for extended periods of time.
    • Crouching and stooping.
    • Pushing and pulling heavy equipment.
  • Other physical requirements set forth in Job Description provided at time of hire.
Floorhand Works rig floor and assists with rig-up, rig-down and maintaining rotary equipment. Duties will include washing, cleaning, some mechanical repairs, and other manual tasks as required.

Motorman Maintains all motors on the rig, checking oil, oil pressure, temperature, fuel pressure and radiator water level, and recording findings in a daily report. Works rig floor and throughout rig location to maintain engines, as well as working rig floor during tripping, casing or drilling operations. Must be able to rig-up, rig-down, and maintain rotary equipment.

Derrickman Works in the derrick, handling upper end of drill stem as it is being hoisted out of or lowered into the hole. Mixes chemicals and oversees pit and mud pump operations. Must be able to rig-up, rig-down, and maintain rotary equipment. Conducts regular inspection of derrick mast and crown section. Inspects and maintains all climbing and fall protection devices.

Driller In charge of drilling crew and operation of drilling and hoisting equipment. Assigns and oversees daily routine tasks to drilling crew. Also responsible for downhole tools and pipe measurements. Promotes safety on the rig.

Rig Manager Responsible for daily rig functions, crew, and performance results, including hiring and terminating of employees. Responsible for customer contact. Schedules and oversees moving and setting up of the rig on location. Helps manage operating costs on a daily basis. Promotes safety and provides a safe workplace

The complete Job Description for these positions will be provided at time of hire.


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I declare that all statements contained in this application are complete and correct and understand that willfully withholding information or making a false statement in this application will be the basis for dismissal. I authorize all employers, educators and other firms or persons named herein to furnish any information in regard to my past. I also release all employers, educators and other firms or persons named herein from all liability for any damages that may result from furnishing information regarding me. I understand that this application does not obligate Union Drilling, Inc. ("UDI") to offer me employment or to hire me. I further understand that if I am employed by UDI , my employment will not be for any fixed period of time and may be terminated by UDI at any time without cause or notice. If I am employed I understand and will abide by all Federal, State and Company procedures and regulations while working for UDI. This application will be considered active for thirty (30) days.

I do hereby acknowledge that I have been fully informed that UDI requires each applicant for employment to complete satisfactory drug screening before commencing employment, and hereby give my consent to the collection of a blood, urine, hair, saliva, or breath sample to be submitted for an alcohol and/or drug test. Further, I hereby consent to the release of the test results to those UDI officials who make employment decisions.

I understand that the sample collected for drug screening purposes will not be processed until other pre-employment verifications take place and UDI determines whether to pursue me as a candidate for employment.

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