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Derrickhand

@ Independent Well Servicing Ltd.

Estevan, Saskatchewan

Full-time
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Overview

Independent Well Servicing Ltd. is hiring a full-time derrickhand for physically demanding service rig work in harsh weather and long hours. The role covers pump unit operation, pipe handling in the derrick, equipment maintenance and rig moves. Pay is above CAOEC current rates, with a guaranteed bi-weekly wage, a signing bonus and a hotel stay for non-local hires.

Responsibilities:

  • Operate the pump unit on the service rig
  • Handle, sort and move pipe, tools and materials
  • Manipulate pipe in the derrick during pipe and rod removal and replacement
  • Maintain equipment and keep the rig clean
  • Assist in rigging up, taking down and moving the rig

Requirements summary:

  • Valid H2S Alive and First Aid tickets
  • Valid driver's licence and Fall Protection ticket
  • Prior experience on a service rig
  • Class 1A or heavy-duty certificate with air endorsement preferred

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Benefits mentioned

Retirement plan
Source and dates

Job-board feed · saskjobs

Employer posting date
2026-10-21
First seen by our source
2026-10-22
Source record updated
2026-11-14

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentMaintenance & repair
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: moderate
Work settingOutdoors, Plant or factory
PositionOn the move
Physical demandsphysical high · computer none
Licences & certificationsH2S Alive, First Aid, Fall Protection, Driver's licence, Class 1A
Driver’s licencerequired
Perks mentionedRetirement plan, Signing bonus, Performance bonus, Home office allowance

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Job description

Description

Must have valid H2S Alive and First Aid tickets. A valid driver's licence is a requirement for this position as well as a Fall Protection ticket.

Preference will be given to those holding a Class 1A or heavy-duty training certificate with an air endorsement. Prior experience on a service rig is required for this position.

We pay above the CAOEC current rates. We supply and clean FR coveralls. We supply hard hats, safety glasses, gloves and after the first 30 days of employment you are eligible for the boot allowance program.

We have a great benefit program, we supply the first 30 days in a hotel for non local hires, offer an RRSP loyalty bonus, there is a guarantee bi-weekly wage available as well as a signing bonus.

This position is physically demanding, and involves working in harsh weather conditions for long hours. Responsibilities include general duties on a service rig - operating the pump unit, handling, sorting and moving pipe, tools and other materials. Manipulating sections of pipe in the derrick during removal and replacement of pipe and rods. Maintenance of equipment and housekeeping duties on the rig. Assist in setting up, taking down and transporting the rig and service equipment from location to location.
For more information or to apply please contact us by email.
Please note: Only Successful applicants will be contacted.

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