Spectra Oilfield Service employs Journeymen Picker Operators with either Alberta Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operator (Boom Truck Operator) certification or Saskatchewan Boom Truck Operator “A” certification. We also employ Winch Tractor Operators. Picker Operators and Winch Truck Operators are required to drive commercial vehicles therefore must have Class 1 Driver’s Licenses and have previous oilfield experience.
We are not currently hiring, however, we are most often looking for swampers to assist the picker operators. Applicants with valid certification and oilfield experience are preferred. Download our application form.
Swamper
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:
- Ability to work in a fast pace environment
- Knowledge in oilfield related tools and equipment
- Work well with others
- Ability to follow direction
Duties Include:
- Spot vehicle while getting into position or reversing
- Put pads down for outriggers
- Get out equipment/rigging and put equipment/rigging away in proper location after use
- Assist driver with cargo securement – Undo boomers and chains, cargo securement straps
- Inspect for defects, hook-up and remove rigging such as slings, shackles, lifting chains
- Complete pre-job meeting/hazard id/controls form
- Clean vehicle interior, exterior
- Assist driver/operator with daily pre-trip/use inspections
- Assist driver/operator in making sure vehicle and equipment is equipped with proper materials, rigging, and equipment
- Assist driver/equipment operator with servicing and maintaining vehicle/equipment
- Assist with hooking and unhooking trailers
- Use a tagline to control load
- Provide hand signal guidance to picker operator
- Possibly riding in man-basket to hook up and unhook slings
- Wearing appropriate PPE and working in a safe manner
- Other various duties as required
Experience:
Certifications Required:
- H2S alive
- First Aid – at minimum Standard first aid, CPR/AED level C
- Fall Protection
- Petroleum Safety Training
- Other training is provided by Spectra Oilfield Service thru our in-house training program
Other Requirements:
- Current valid class 5 driver’s license
- Ability to pass a drug test
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
Locations:
- Lloydminster area – hours of work vary. 12 hour days are common. Overtime after 10 hours. Must have your own accommodations in Lloydminster or area. Must have your own transportation to and from Spectra Oilfield Service yard
Rate of Pay:
If you show an aptitude for operating a picker, you may be considered for apprenticeship as a boom truck operator. This will involve obtaining your Class 1 driver’s license, operating the picker controls for the regulated number of hours and taking the apprenticeship exam through the government. It is important to have a clean driver’s abstract if you plan to eventually become a picker operator.
Picker Operator
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:
- Ability to work in a fast pace environment
- Knowledge in oilfield related tools and equipment
- Work well with others
- Ability to follow direction
Duties Include:
- Safely drive and operate 30-45 Ton Picker Truck
- Maintain inspection and repairs to truck and crane as necessary
- Inspect for defects, hook-up and remove rigging such as slings, shackles, lifting chains
- Cargo securement
- Accurately complete all necessary daily paperwork
- Maintain a legal Driver’s logbook
- Adhere to all policy and instructions provided
- Take part in all safety meetings
- Operate company vehicles and equipment in a professional , safe and courteous manner
- Wearing appropriate PPE and working in a safe manner
- Clean vehicle interior, exterior
- Other various duties as required
Experience:
Certifications Required:
- H2S alive
- First Aid – at minimum Standard first aid, CPR/AED level C
- Fall Protection
- Petroleum Safety Training
- Other training is provided by Spectra Oilfield Service thru our in-house training program
- Valid class 1 driver’s license
Other Requirements:
- Current valid class 1 driver’s license
- Clean driver’s Abstract
- Current apprenticeship registration or journeyman boom truck or mobile crane ticket
- Ability to pass a drug test
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
Locations:
- Lloydminster area – hours of work vary. 12 hour days are common. Overtime after 10 hours. Must have your own accommodations in Lloydminster or area. Must have your own transportation to and from Spectra Oilfield Service yard
Rate of Pay:
