any companies hiring in oilfield if you have no cdl or just permit

Discussion in 'Oilfield Trucking Forum' started by jdotson, Dec 12, 2013.

  1. 439530

    439530 Light Load Member

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    I think Schlumberger aka sos sends you to CDL school after a few months if im not mistaken.
     
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  3. nd-newbie

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    Swampers are employees that accompany winch truck drivers to move tanks around the oil field. They do not need a CDL but they do get valuable experience in that line of work. Typically, companies employing swampers do so with the intention of getting them their CDL and then keeping them employed in that capacity. At last check, swampers made close to $18/hr and worked 70+ hours a week. "Swampers" is a nice word for getting dirty, slimy and tired. However, unlike drivers, swampers do get paid overtime!
     
  4. jdotson

    jdotson Bobtail Member

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    Are there any jobs for swampers
     
  5. nd-newbie

    nd-newbie Light Load Member

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    Call MBI, Power Fuels and Key.
     
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  6. brianthenurse

    brianthenurse Bobtail Member

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    Was thinking about trying to get a swamper job. Have a CDL and a year driving, only problem it was over 10 years ago.
     
  7. Stonie

    Stonie Bobtail Member

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    I have my permit. I've completed 160 hours at a CDL School/mill and I test tomorrow. I failed the maneuvers part of my first test. If I were to fail again tomorrow would there be a decent place I could get a job?
     
  8. AC22

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    Try the frac crews. Halliburton has the most crews running in ND and they were hiring as of a few weeks ago. They will get you your CDL and some experience behind the wheel. It's a start....
     
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  9. Stonie

    Stonie Bobtail Member

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    I don't believe there are any frac places around my area
    I'm gonna end up paying $700 for some one one one which was very difficult to get at the Sochi was going to even when I begged. ####in ridiculous. And talk about ####ty equipment
     
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