Working in the Oil Fields

Discussion in 'Oilfield Trucking Forum' started by Ernest82, Apr 22, 2012.

  1. Ernest82

    Ernest82 Bobtail Member

    34
    0
    Feb 17, 2012
    0
    Hello Everyone,

    I was wondering about a few questions on the big boom in the Oil Fields out in Texas and North Dakota.

    1) Why is the demand so high, i mean why doesn't everyone jump on those opportunities.

    2) What would the position be considered as (term/name of position held) for a newbie out in the fields with no experience? And what would it consist of?

    3) How dangerous is the work really? (I hear every now and them about guys talking how its one of the most dangerous jobs to have)

    If anyone knows some particular companies that take on recent student grads, I'm all ears.


    Any input outside of my questions would be much appreciated on this field, I'm a newbe and am thinking about giving it a try.

    Thanks
     
  2. Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

  3. Green Machine

    Green Machine Medium Load Member

    623
    175
    Jul 23, 2009
    Ohio
    0
    Are you talking about working on the rig or are you talking about hauling materials to/from the well?
     
  4. starsonwindow

    starsonwindow Medium Load Member

    569
    165
    Feb 2, 2012
    Phoenix, Arizona
    0
  5. Ernest82

    Ernest82 Bobtail Member

    34
    0
    Feb 17, 2012
    0
    Whatever work is available to Student Grads out of school, it seems as if the jobs consist of fueling frac tanks or something like that, I haven't seen anyone taking recent student grads hauling materials off the bat, looks like you got to put in some manual labor out in the oil fields first, i was asking questions along those lines. Thanks
     
  6. Green Machine

    Green Machine Medium Load Member

    623
    175
    Jul 23, 2009
    Ohio
    0
    I would suggest looking into water transport companies, but I think most of those want 1-3 years experience... Some sand cans will hire right out of school, but you have to look hard. That is around here though (eastern Ohio/western Pennsylvania).
     
  7. imnuts

    imnuts Light Load Member

    170
    89
    May 4, 2012
    Sask, Canada
    0
    I was hauling condie (yanks call it nat gas) out of N Dakota and Montana back to Canada and know first hand its goin nuts there. They can't hire enough guys just out of Williston to service the patch.

    Get some phone numbers off the net for the Williston ND or Stanley ND area and I'm sure a job is no problem. Hell I'm Canadian and not allowed to work there and have been offered numerous jobs!
     
  8. OSCBRADLEY

    OSCBRADLEY Light Load Member

    99
    11
    Jul 8, 2010
    Houston, Texas
    0
    For right out of school Schneider is hiring for the oilfields but other than that I dont know much about it, I have been trying to find out as well.
     
  9. pathfinder1361

    pathfinder1361 Light Load Member

    256
    39
    Aug 19, 2011
    miami, fl
    0
    condie= condensate? just guessin! thanks
     
  10. long_n_low88

    long_n_low88 Bobtail Member

    8
    6
    Apr 1, 2010
    Amarillo, TX
    0
    I work in the oilfield in texas and heres your answers. You can get a job hauling water and maybe hauling sand with no driving experience. The reason that they cant fill these positions is that its very hard work. Lots of manual labor, lots of hours (70-100 per week) and very little time off. Yes it is dangerous work. You drive in sometimes very inhospitable areas, the wellsites are often jam packed with equipment wether it is drilling rigs or pressure pumping equipment. The upside to it is you make VERY good money doing it. I average 80-100k a year driving for someone else. Its not for everyone though, very rough life
     
  11. imnuts

    imnuts Light Load Member

    170
    89
    May 4, 2012
    Sask, Canada
    0


    Very well said...
     
  • Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.