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Seeking CDL (Oil & Gas) Position In San Antonio, TX

Discussion in 'Oilfield Trucking Forum' started by 31N90W, Mar 6, 2015.

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  1. Apr 9, 2015 #21
    bbq247365

    bbq247365 Light Load Member

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    Well said! I completely agree with you 100%! I started working 6-1 whenever I can handle it recently for similar reasons. i do enjoy Texas though, I just feel like I am getting cheated on the whole "experience" of living in Texas while staying out west.

    There is nothing wrong with west Texas if that is what your into and there are somethings that I like, if anything it's the quality of the people who live in this area who bring the whole trash part of "oil field trash" saying that make it a crap hole.

    What it really comes down to is what you place importance on in your life, and therefore to each his/her own.
     
    bbq247365, Apr 9, 2015
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  3. Apr 14, 2015 #22
    31N90W

    31N90W Light Load Member

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    Quick update............ but, first a little bit of history is in order. I have been working as a CDL Vacuum Truck driver in oil & gas for 18 months...... no previous CDL experience. What I am saying is that I that I am not quite a newbie, but not super experienced either. But,

    The problem is that I am living in Crane, TX, a small dying town a 1/2 hour south of Odessa/Midland. The job is OK, but, the quality of life really sucks. I have to drive a 1/2 hour just to see a movie....

    Anyway, I visited San Antonio and fell in love with that city, and, I am going to move there. I have a (pending) job offer hauling oil, which I see as a step-up from the vacuum truck. And, I have a second (pending) offer from another company moving oil & gas equipment. I am just in the initial phases of the hiring process with both outfits, but the gig hauling oil pays better than what I now have. The only down side is that neither place offers free housing (Man Camp) which I now have.

    Before I go much further, let me point out that I am not complaining, for one, I HAVE A JOB (in this economy). But, it is that I am living (read existing) in a city that really bites. So, I need to get to a real city where there is stuff to do, read San Antonio.

    So, my quandary is............. "do I take the risk of leaving a job in hand....... for happiness in the bush?"
    (a spin on the old phrase "a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush").

    If the oil hauling gig makes a solid offer (I have had a phone interview and they said they are reviewing my application, but, they also added that they like what they see) I am thinking that I am going to take a risk, and take that job. The better pay is offset by my having to pay rent. But, I would also have another skill set (hauling oil) and I would be living in a great place.

    I'll let you all know how this pans out.................. more to follow.............

    BTW, I found both jobs via Craigs List (CL).... I have had some pretty good replies from the places that I have applied to that I found on (CL)...... and the job search on this site has also been helpful. From what I am seeing, yes, things are slow, the boom is over for now, but, there is still work out there, you just have to try a little harder to find it.............

    Sincerely,

    31N90W
     
    31N90W, Apr 14, 2015
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  4. Apr 14, 2015 #23
    Haystak88

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    That's always been my issue. Free housing or live in an actual city. Now that I'm back in the middle of nowhere with free housing, I feel I should have stayed in the city and paid rent. I also have to drive 30 minutes to see a movie or eat somewhere decent. Sucks.
     
    Haystak88, Apr 14, 2015
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  5. Apr 15, 2015 #24
    QualityMike

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    Take the oil position. Once you are trained out and get some experience, you will have many more opportunities in this industry as well as others. -No Regrets-. Just took the winter off and got right back into hauling crude. Good luck.
     
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  7. Apr 15, 2015 #25
    Ben Gunn

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    The problem I found with SA is most of the work and truck yards are further south in Kenedy, Three Rivers, and George West. When I was there two years ago there were a few yards in Pleasanton, but that was 45 min away from north SA where my wife wanted to live. If you're single you could find an inexpensive place on the S/SW side of town, or get a nicer place on the north side if you don't mind the commute. The good news is rents in SA are way cheaper than Midland, so you won't get raped the way we have over the past three years. I used to work at the Key yard in Crane so I know what an arm pit it is. It's only redeeming quality was the burritos at Rudy's.
     
    Ben Gunn, Apr 15, 2015
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  8. Apr 15, 2015 #26
    walter0324

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  9. Apr 15, 2015 #27
    damalden

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    good thread, thank you for the information
     
    damalden, Apr 15, 2015
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  10. Apr 15, 2015 #28
    jessman

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    Bengunn and 31n90w, Von ormy might be a good fit for you to live
     
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  11. Apr 15, 2015 #29
    Arky

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    I would agree with QualityMike. Take the oil job...especially if it is with a major. That should be the most stable of the driving jobs over the next year or so and hopefully it pays enough better to cover some of the living/commute expenses. It is definitely a good long term move in my opinion. You've put in your time in the hell hole....hopefully saved some cash... now move on up a bit and start building a career.
     
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  12. Jan 13, 2021 #30
    Shyrage

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    Does anyone have the person to contact/number for Dupre Logistics Fuel Transport in San Antonio?
     
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