Driller - Lower Rockies

Patterson-UTI
Full-time Fruita, Colorado Extraction Workers
Posted:
June 16, 2026
Location:
Fruita, Colorado, United States

Job Description

Job Title: Driller

Location: Regional

Brief Description: 

The Driller is responsible for monitoring well conditions and drilling parameters. The Driller operates and monitors the essential systems of the drilling rig including: the hoisting, well control, and mud and power systems. The driller is responsible for the supervision of the rig crew, ensuring that they work safely and effectively. Additional responsibilities include delegating tasks to Derrickhand, Motorhand, and Floorhands based on drilling activities. The Driller must be able to communicate with a variety of employees and third parties including Customer representatives and Directional Driller.

Detailed Description:

  • Stand or sit at the Driller’s console for up to hours with minimal ability to leave the Driller’s cabin

  • Occasionally climb steep stairs and walk on steel grating and decking, which may be slick. Additionally, the Driller will be wa...

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    Job Overview

    Job Type: Full-time
    Location: Fruita, United States
    Posted: June 16, 2026
    Deadline: July 26, 2026