Oil rig jobs
Land drilling rig jobs in the Permian and Delaware Basin: floorhands, motorhands, derrickhands, drillers, rig mechanics and electricians. Most rig crews work a hitch, often 14 days on and 14 off. New to rigs? Read how to get an oilfield job with no experience.
- Motorhand - Permian Basin View job
- Rig Manager - Permian Basin View job
- Driller - Permian Basin View job
- Floorhand (Experienced) - Permian Basin View job
- Rig Up Operator View job
- WTX - DRILLER I View job
- RIG MANAGER I- WEST TEXAS View job
- Derrickhand - Permian Basin View job
- WTX - FLOORHAND I View job
- WTX - ASSISTANT DRILLER View job
- Canrig Shop Electrician - Odessa, TX View job
- Canrig Shop Mechanic III - Odessa, TX View job
- WTX - MOTORHAND I View job
- WTX - DERRICKHAND I View job
- U.S. Rig Based Positions View job
- Rig-Mechanic View job
- Rig Electrician View job
Oil and gas jobs on drilling rigs in the Permian Basin at a glance
Updated November 14, 2026 from employers' careers pages.
- 17open jobs
- 4companies hiring
- 2entry level
- 5on a hitch
Top employers hiring
How many oil and gas jobs are open on drilling rigs in the Permian Basin?
17 jobs from 4 employers as of November 14, 2026, and 0 of them were posted in the last 7 days. We check employers' careers pages every day, so closed jobs drop off and new ones appear daily.
Which companies are hiring on drilling rigs in the Permian Basin?
Nabors Industries (8), Patterson-UTI (5), Helmerich & Payne (H&P) (3), TETRA Technologies (1).
Are there entry-level oil and gas jobs on drilling rigs in the Permian Basin?
Yes. 2 postings say entry level, trainee or "will train". Filter for "No experience / entry level" on the search page to see them.
Do any of these jobs work a hitch or include housing?
5 jobs mention a hitch or rotation schedule such as 14/7 or 7/7.
What do oil and gas jobs pay on drilling rigs in the Permian Basin?
3 postings list pay of $25 to $34.50 an hour. Most employers don't post pay, so ask in your interview.