FULL TIME
Motorhand - oil and gas drilling
πEdmonton, ABπ
Posted Jul 15, 2026
Salary Range$42.80 - / hour
Experience Required12 Months
Available Openings5 Vacancies
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Precision Drilling Canada Limited Partnership ( Edmonton, AB) is currently looking for a skilled Motorhand - oil and gas drilling. We are looking for a candidate with strong interpersonal skills to start as soon as possible. This role offers Seasonal employment or Full time employment. Flexible availability required for: Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime available.
Employer Name: Precision Drilling Canada Limited Partnership
Position: Motorhand - oil and gas drilling
No. of vacancies: 5 vacancies
Salary: $42.80 hourly / 168 hours bi-weekly
Employment type: Seasonal employment - Full time
Shift: Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime available
Position: Motorhand - oil and gas drilling
No. of vacancies: 5 vacancies
Salary: $42.80 hourly / 168 hours bi-weekly
Employment type: Seasonal employment - Full time
Shift: Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime available
NOC code: 84101
Location: Edmonton, AB, T5J 2R7
Location: Edmonton, AB, T5J 2R7
Job Description
- The candidate must manipulate sections of pipes or drill stems at the rig floor during drilling and removal/replacement of pipes, drill stems, and drill bits.
- The candidate must handle, sort, and move drill pipes, tools, cement, and other materials.
- The candidate must clean up rig areas.
- The candidate must assist in setting up, taking down, and transporting drilling and service rigs and service equipment.
Job Requirements
- The candidate must be fluent in English.
- There are no standard education requirements, such as a bachelor's degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
- The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 45 kg (100 lbs).
- The candidate must be a good team player.
- The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
- The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
- The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
- The candidate should have an eye for detail.
- The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
- The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
Work Site Environment
- The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
- The candidate must be able to work at heights.
- The candidate will be required to work in confined spaces.
- The candidate must work in wet or damp conditions.
- The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.
- The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.
- The candidate must work in hot conditions.
- The candidate must work in cold or refrigerated conditions.
- The candidate must be able to work in dusty conditions.
Work Setting
- The candidate must work in drilling and well services to operate equipment, manage drilling operations, and ensure safety standards are met.
- The candidate must work from a remote location, performing their duties from a site other than the employerβs central office while maintaining productivity and communication.
- The candidate should work in various locations when employees are scattered across different worksites.
Additional Information
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
- The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
- The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
- The candidate should have an eye for detail.
- The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
- The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
Security and Safety
- The candidate must have a valid driverβs licence.
- The candidate must be able to pass a drug test.
- The candidate must be able to complete a medical exam.
Transportation/travel information
- The candidate must have a valid driverβs licence.
- The candidate must be willing to travel.
- The candidate must be willing to travel overnight.
- The candidate must be willing to travel for extended periods.
- The candidate must be willing to travel frequently.
- There is no access to public transportation.
- The candidate must have their own vehicle.
Benefits
- The candidate will receive a dental plan covering expenses for dental treatments and procedures.
- The candidate will receive a health care plan, providing coverage for medical and surgical expenses.
- The candidate will receive vision care benefits, covering or reducing the cost of eye exams and medical eye care.
- The selected candidate will receive life insurance to provide financial support to their loved ones in the event of their passing.
- The candidate will receive a pension plan, providing a monthly, taxable benefit that replaces a portion of their income at retirement.
How to apply
Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.
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What you must include in your application:- Job reference number 33811
- Answers to the following screening questions:
- Do you have experience working in this field?
Core Skills Needed
β‘ Repetitive tasksβ‘ Physically demanding
Employer Benefits & Perks
⨠Vision care benefits⨠Health care plan⨠Life insurance⨠Pension plan⨠Dental plan⨠The candidate will receive a covering expenses for dental treatments and procedures.⨠The candidate will receive a providing coverage for medical and surgical expenses.⨠The candidate will receive covering or reducing the cost of eye exams and medical eye care.⨠The selected candidate will receive to provide financial support to their loved ones in the event of their passing.⨠The candidate will receive a providing a monthly taxable benefit that replaces a portion of their income at retirement.