Winch Truck Driver

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

American Well Services is located in Midland, TX and provides well service rigs for the purpose of workover or completion operations. Along with the well service rigs, AWS offers a wide range of additional wellsite support services including, fluid transfer, fishing and rental services, hot oiling, frac tank rental and wellsite construction.  AWS is managed by seasoned industry veterans and services blue-chip customers in the Permian Basin with a substantial asset base, strong safety culture and industry-leading operating procedures.  American Well Services provides a full suite of completions and workover solutions to customers in the Permian Basin. 

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Winch Truck Driver drives and operates a Winch Truck equipped with a single winch. Equipment is loaded and unloaded onto the truck or float using the truck’s mechanical winch. All duties of the Winch Truck Driver are to be performed according to the Company operating procedures to maximize the safety of all personnel at the work site and to efficiently perform the task. 

RESPONSIBILITES:

This position works a 4/2 OR 5/1 schedule based on business need.  Night shift work does routinely occur.  

• Has knowledge of operating single and double container roll off trailers 

• Hauls roll-off tarp boxes to necessary locations 

• Knowledge of load securing devices (straps, ratchet boomers, chains, and binders) 

• Inspects daily winch cable for burrs, flat spots, broken threads, and tail chain rope socket 

• Inspects daily winch frame, welds, and loose bolts on the frame 

• Applies knowledge of moving equipment such as tanks, pits, etc. 

• Maintain a log of travel and goods in accordance with Federal and State regulations and company policy 

• Complies with all AWS Safety guidelines, policies, and procedures  

• Adheres to all DOT procedures 

• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor  

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Maintain a valid Class A U.S. Driver’s License, required   

• Continuation of acceptable driving record required according to company guidelines, required 

• 0-2 years of driving experience, required 

• Valid Medical Card, Required  

• Able to multi-task in fast paced environment 

• Works well with others 

• Basic problem solving and organizational skills 

• Ability to communicate, read & write in English 

• Ability to clear/pass pre-employment screening, testing and job-relevant hiring requirements 

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: 

• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States, as required by law 

• Able to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 

• Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on routine basis 

• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and color vision 

• Able to deal with wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat/cold 

• Work environment may include moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic chemicals, airborne particles and moderate to loud noise, requiring consistent use of appropriate PPE