Wednesday, January 9, 2013

What Does a Roustabout do?


The Roustabout perform manual labor including, but not limited to, general cleanup, installing and removing environmental erosion control materials, installing and removing plastic liner material, and fracturing and well site support.

Involves the use of hand tools, power tools, pumps, generators, cutting torches, welding machines, telehandlers, and other job-specific equipment as well as working in the vicinity of other large machinery. 

Involves periods of standing, stooping, crawling, lifting, carrying, and other physical manipulations outdoors in various weather conditions.  This position reports to the Team Leader in charge of the operation.