WIRELINE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Buckhannon, West Virginia, US Posted On: 15-Sep-2026

Job Code: 0000494

Department: OPERATOR - OPERATIONS

Salary: $20 - $35 Per Hour

Summary of Position:

Learns to rig up/down pressure control equipment, prepares wireline tool strings, must be able to preform basic maintenance on Wireline tools, logger, pump down trailer pressure control equipment, rig-lock, rig-up equipment. Supports the crew leader on failure troubleshooting. Drives various pieces of equipment, operates a forklift, manlift, crane and maintains all L$ clearance, DOT and inspection paperwork. Works safely in a team environment and always keeps work equipment and trucks clean and neat.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Maintains class A CDL with HAZMAT
• Ability to communicate and comprehend the efforts of others
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to follow and respect procedures
• Ability to train and coach new equipment operators
• Ability to think and act quickly
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to keep a safe work environment

Indicators & Attributes for Success:

• Willingness to learn and retain information
• Cultural awareness
• Ability to stay on task and follow through
• Customer/client focus
• Critical evaluation
• Positive attitude
• Organizational and prioritization skills
• Communication skills
• Accountability
• Strong team player
• Patience
• Flexibility
• Attention to Detail

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for having equipment ready to perform logging and perforating runs.
• Responsible for performing post-run maintenance on al wireline tools.
• Checks all fluids and visually inspects all equipment prior to start up
• Ability to rig-up Wireline equipment in a safe and timely manner.
• Communicates with wireline supervisor during all aspects of the job.
• Expected to operate Forklift, manlift, cranes, pressure control and rig lock equipment.
• The Equipment Operator's responsibility is with the equipment not wandering away from it.
• Communicates any issues to wireline supervisor.
• Performs basic preventative maintenance.
• Ensures explosives safety procedures are followed.
• Ensures explosive materials are secured and inventories are always accurate.
• Periodically checks and maintains fluid levels on all engines and pressure control and rig-lock equipment tanks.
• Completes all necessary inspection forms for each piece of equipment.
• Walks sire to ensure that all equipment is properly shutdown and turned off.
• Assists in housekeeping before leaving location.
• Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Working Conditions/Environment:

• Regularly operates in a highly safety-conscious environment, outdoor, and indoor
• Regularly be exposed dust, odors, oil, fumes, and noise
• Travel is required

Benefits

Salary:

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

Benefits:

At Liberty Energy, our total employee benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug (Rx)
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, & Child(ren)
• Employee Basic Life and AD&D Insurance – Company Paid
• Short Term & Long Term Disability – Company Paid
• 401(k) or Roth 401(k) Retirement Plan, plus a company match
• Parental Leave
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• And many other benefits not listed here