Ok so I'm in the process of finishing up CDL school. One thing I've been seeing online is that many of the jobs in the oil field require a CDL, but you don't really do much driving. Will a CDL or driving experience come handy for non driver jobs in the Oil Patch?
From what I read a non driver job in the field requiring a CDL can be more steady at the moment. I keep reading that having a CDL will be open up doors for different types of jobs that aren't specifically Crude or Water hauling etc in ND. I haven't seen much about the CDL being needed for non driver jobs in Texas. but I assume it will help in getting a job in Texas.
Anyone have any insights into this?
CDL benefit for Non Driver jobs in ND or Tex ?
Discussion in 'Oilfield Trucking Forum' started by pros80, Mar 24, 2013.
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Another good place you can look for great paying and steady CDL jobs that don't require 100% driving would be railroads and utility companies. Railroad signalmen need a CDL to operate the service trucks, and utility linemen and substation engineers also need a CDL to operate the equipment on the highways.
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Much of the work in the oilfield requires a large number of trucks to move the equipment to a location and to return it when finished. Having the CDL will make you a more valuable member of any team.
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