Alberta oilfield driving jobs

Well now that I can see it.........the ultimate trican't unit
I've yet to figure out exactly what they had to do to eff it up that bad.


P.S. posting that if they hired you is very bad news they HATE that picture
No sense of ha ha those gurlls

 

Quick update:

First week of my training course done. Total greenhorn here =)

Starting to get the hang of shifting and turning...driving is all a bit overwhelming (coming from an automatic Toyota Rav-4...), and highly taxing on my focus, but overall enjoying it plenty.

Attended the Trican Job fair in Kamloops, havent heard from HR but I hope to have an interview soon.

Anyone know of companies hiring water/bulk drivers in AB/BC regions? Thanks.

 

Water:
Oculus
Energetic
Both in Fort St John

Rockwater

Canyon, Calfrac, Sanjel for bulk/transport
Not always well paid, but an opening, training, and it gains you valuable experience.

Don't stress it. Less than two years ago, I didn't know my gladhands from my own hands. Now I drive overdimensional heavy haul off-road up the side of mountains. You learn fast with oilpatch trucking.

Good luck.

 

How is the training there at TRU...I have looked at that course myself. Is that funded by LMA( labor market agreement) or did you pay your own way?

 

Now THAT was funny ! I haven't heard that one in YEARS !!! Looks like someone's been listening to the 'Ol Timers ! Kudo's to the 'hound' !!!!

PS - OD advice - If you have a choice in 'big' loads going up-hill .... pick the dozer load .... at least when things TOTALLY go to crap, you can use 'the load' to push you up the 'hill' ...... jest sayin' ....... and at least try to get permission for same first ..... it looks better on the 'scratched paint report' ...........

 

Ha! Well I was mentored by a 30 year veteran old skool trucker. And I always have time to listen to the old boys stories and tips.

Does anyone use their spike much when taking really heavy loads down hills? Not on ice of course, but just in general to prevent "push" from the load?

 

That's a new thread. Go ahead and start it. Really. I guarantee a vigorous debate on the topic. Here's a warm up:

The 'original' 'spike' was like having a well experienced 'brake man' on a freight train. The new 'automated' spikes .... and to the best of my knowledge, that's a special spec on todays trucks .... are just a way to check brake lights on a pre-trip unless you REALLY know how to use one. I prefer a manual spike, but then again, I 'grew up' with one.

You shouldn't have that much push to have to worry about it. Visually check the play on your brakes before you start fighting gravity. Automatic or manual, check em anyway. Brake force ALWAYS must out-number load force. If the route is spongy, chain up and low gear. Four way hazards, and turn down the radio and don't listen to the whiners. He who makes it to the next pay day WINS !

 

Hi there!

I live in quebec and I plan to move in AB trying to find a job on the oilpatch. I know that compagnie ask for ticket like H2S alive, first aid etc... I would like to know wich first aid course they want? I could take it here before leaving and take the reste like h2s alive once in alberta.

Does this one fit the bill? http://www.redcross.ca/what-we-do/f...ome/first-aid-training/standard-first-aid-cpr

 

The spike works real well when you need to make a real sharp turn on an icy road, get the tractor around sand pull the spike as you step on it and the trailer comes around like a "self steer" type.

 

Yes it certainly does ^^^^