License: Well Contractor - Provisional Well Contractor

Well contractors construct or reconstruct wells; install, repair or maintain pumps, or plug wells. They set up and operate well drilling rigs to drill wells; assemble tools, extend stabilizing jackscrews to support rigs, bolt trusses to derricks and machine frames, and move levers and pedals to control machines that drill or punch well bore; and, lower casings into wells.

  • Preliminary/temporary license
  • Third-party exam required
  • No education required
  • Experience required
  • No criminal record requirements
License information updated 10/12/2020