Yard Hand Worker

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Yard Hand Worker is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, organization, and operational readiness of the main yard, shop facilities, grounds, toolroom, and fleet assets. This role supports daily oilfield logistics by checking in/out tools and equipment, performing general vehicle and machinery washing and exterior routine checks, assisting with facility/grounds maintenance (including lawn care, trash clearance, and weed control), and assisting shop mechanics or field crews as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Yard & Grounds Maintenance: Keep yard, parking areas, and shop bays clean and organized; perform routine groundskeeping (mowing, weed trimming, debris removal); safely stage pipe, equipment, and tools; and dispose of waste following environmental safety protocols.
• Fleet & Mechanic Support: Wash, clean, and detail company trucks, trailers, and machinery using pressure washers; perform basic fluid and tire pressure checks; and assist mechanics with tool/equipment staging during repairs.
• Toolroom & Inventory Management: Check tools in/out for field crews; clean, inspect, and organize returned hand/power tools; report damaged items; and maintain labeled inventory shelves.
• Material Handling & Logistics: Safely load and unload freight, tools, and equipment using material handling equipment (forklift, skid steer, pallet jack) or manually; deliver parts and supplies to local jobsites or vendors as needed.
• General Operations: Perform additional operational tasks, facility maintenance duties, or special projects as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience: Prior experience in oilfield yard work, general labor, warehouse/toolroom operations, groundskeeping, or fleet detailing preferred, but not required.
• Licensing: Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record required (for local deliveries and moving yard vehicles).
• Language: Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred (not required).
• Core Skills & Reliability: Dependable work ethic, strong safety consciousness around heavy equipment and power tools, ability to follow written/verbal safety guidelines, and good task prioritization skills.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Physical Labor: Heavy physical labor required, including standing, bending, kneeling, climbing truck beds/ladders, and lifting up to 50 lbs unassisted (heavier loads with equipment/assistance).
• Environment: Predominantly outdoor work exposed to all weather conditions (heat, cold, wind, dust) as well as non-climate-controlled shop facilities. Regular exposure to noise, dirt, water, mud, grease, and exhaust.
• Safety & PPE: Strictly required to wear full PPE at all times (steel-toe boots, safety glasses, hard hat, high-vis vest, work gloves).
• Travel: Up to 10% local travel (delivering tools/supplies to local field sites as needed).

Must be able to pass pre-employment drug test.