Hiring: Floorhand - Colorado, Utah Company: Patterson-UTI Drilling Location: Fruita, CO Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:45:51 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Apex, Assembly About the job Required Skills: •Frequently lift and place slips weighing approximately 150 pounds with another person during the tour work shift •General upkeep of the rig and drilling floor; includes regular sweeping, shoveling, cleaning, painting, washing of equipment and related housekeeping duties •Use iron roughneck, slips, and tongs to properly handle and connect / break sections of drill pipe •Assist in rig moves: help with rig-up / rig-down, nipple up and down blowout preventers, assist with general assembly and maintenance and help prepare new location •Regularly check rig and equipment for any problems and safety issues •Assist with inspecting, slipping and cutting drilling line •Lead and oversee picking up and laying down tubulars, attaching or detaching pick- up lines, and the hook up and tear out of flare and degasser lines •Assist Motorhand with preventative maintenance and repairs of equipment and motors, pipe, and off-loading materials as well as checking / changing oil and coolant on engines Qualifications: •Demonstrated capacity to stand and walk while wearing steel-toed boots and PPE for a minimum of 3.5 hours and up to 12 hours without being able to sit •Able to repetitively climb steep stairs and be able to lift and carry 50 pounds independently while walking on uneven surfaces •Must be comfortable working at heights (50 ft. or greater) for extended periods of time •Able to stay alert and focused up to 12.5 hours while performing repetitive and routine activities •Able to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and crawl throughout the tour work shift •Prior experience or ability to use heavy-duty handheld and long-handled tools •Demonstrate clear communication skills including ability to read, write and speak English as well as understand and promptly follow verbal and written instructions in English •Clear vision to judge near and far distances to maintain awareness of, watch, and report ongoing work activities to coworkers and third parties •Able to have accurate recall over short and long-term memory •Able to work closely with others in the confined area of the drilling rig and may live together in crew quarters Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!