Recording Crew Line Worker

Description

Position Title:

Recording Crew Line Worker

Location:

Field

Reports to:

Head Linesman

Classification:

Hourly, Non-Exempt

Purpose:

The Recording Crew Line Worker provides the primary labor in the operational aspects of each job, and if they have a Driver’s License approved by Paragon’s insurance company, assists in assigned driving duties.

Summary of Essential Job Functions:

• Adhere to OSHA safety standards and be attentive to safety issues on jobsite, including wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Layout and recovery of cables, geophones, and related seismic equipment across all terrains and in all weathers, as directed by Head Linesman and Senior Observer/Observer.
• Clean jobsite as equipment is recovered, and keep site maintained throughout duration of job.
• Help keep vehicles clean inside and outside.
• Driving duties as assigned 
• Complete any and all other tasks assigned by Head Linesman and Senior Observer/Observer, and follow any other directions given by Recording Crew Manager.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Can count numerically
• Can follow safety rules and precautions
• Can perceive spatial relationships (understands US measurement) to place geophones at correct distances apart as instructed
• Ability to read and understand various field maps

Desirable Qualifications:

• Previous experience in Seismic operations
• Ability to communicate in English & Spanish 
• Valid Driver’s License (CDL Class A highly desired)
• Previous experience with Dept. of Transport Log Book requirements
• Valid Medical Certification

The following work environment and physical demands are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Work Environment:

The Recording Crew Line Worker works in remote isolated outdoor environments, subject to extreme weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, snow and sudden changes in temperatures. Terrain may be uneven, slippery, inclined or unstable. Work may also be performed along highways, cross over roads, and involve water crossings. Exposure to dust, dirt, fumes and vibration are expected and there is potential for exposure to corrosive battery acid.

The Recording Crew Line Worker works 7 days per week, with long hours and extensive overtime, but no guaranteed number of hours per week. Schedules fluctuate and shifts may be allocated on a day or night basis due to weather conditions and operational needs. Extensive travel from job to job is required with lodging provided in motels near the jobsite.

Physical Demands:

The Recording Crew Line Worker must be able to, but not limited to:

• Constantly stand or remain in a stationary position when attending safety meetings, awaiting and/or receiving instruction
• Constantly walk long distances which may exceed 10 miles per day
• Constantly use hands to finger, handle or feel equipment in the layout/recovery process
• Constantly lift and/or move cables and other equipment up to 50lbs
• Constantly stoop, kneel, crouch or bend in the equipment layout/recovery process
• Constantly climb or balance in the equipment layout/recovery process, when entering Field Recording facility
• Constantly talk and listen to communicate location and progress and to receive instruction
• Constantly required to use specific vision abilities, including close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently sit to repair cables and travel to/from jobsite
• If the need arises be able to distinguish taste or smell of gas, spilled fluids, smoke