Jobs in ND Oil Patch

I'm in need of an experienced rig mover to operate winch truck in North Dakota.

 

Well i am trucking school through a local community college up here (tution was only $400). Its an 11 week course where we drive 4 days a week and have 1 day of week for class. I have 1 speeding ticket and 1 at fault accident in the last 3 years.will it be hard for me to get a job in the oil patch or do you think i would get a driving job right away? Also what can i expect to make?

 

Go drive otr for 6 months and then come here... It's hard to get hired on with a company where u can make great Money with no driving exp.... If u want to make 20 an hour 8hours a day 4 days a week. Then apply at key energy and j&s trucking.... That's as good as it will get with no exp. it isn't like 2 years ago when they would hire u without even having a CDL licence...Good Companies are being very picky now.

 

Good advice from Cobra. You will be ahead of the game if you come here with some OTR experience other than just another wannabee. ANy work history will help beyond just driving. You'll also be ahead of the curve if you have low boy/over size hauling experience. Heavy equipment operating experience, working for a towing company...it all helps. Remember, the biggest money is where you find the hardest work! Good luck.

 

I worked on the rigs for a year as a solid control hand. I have worked 30's i even worked a 60 day hitch before. I averaged 100 hours a week, working outside in north Dakota weather for a year. I just came back to get my CDL's and hopefully haul crude oil. Hauling crude is going to be a cake walk compared to working on the rigs.

 

Hows it looking for o/o now in North Dakota any tips on companies

 

Anyone know anything about plains? I know they haul oil. They're drivers drive hella slow in the lease roads. Just wondering how much they paid. And housing? Thanks!

 

Snappers,

Have you tried maverick. I think that was the name of the company. had a friend she hauled sand for them know they work the hell out of you. Im going back out to the bakken in a few weeks and can make sure of the name then

 

I spent 9 months in ND working as a contractor (Truck driver) hauling gravel. Take this for what it's worth....

First and formost, the hardest thing is steady work. The next hardest thing is getting paid for the work you've done. In this regard, don't go there as a contractor for any work there. Hire on as an employee.

Second, housing. Be prepared to share a house, apartment or camper. If you want to live alone, rent can easily be $3,000+ per month. Some companies provide housing but it'll be shared, as well.

Third, it's verrrrry isolated there depending on your job site. Doing laundry can be an all-day event as the laundry-mats aren't big enough to get people in and out.

Fourth and most importantly, it's the wild, wild west. No kidding. Lots of crime and I always felt on the look-out for anything strange. When you're under a load, WATCH OUT AND USE EVERY OUNCE OF PREVENTATIVE TRAINING YOU'VE GOTTEN. Every driver seemed to think they were a super-duper-cowboy trucker. I'm laid back and let people pass but I've seen people swerve to stop someone from passing.

Do your research before going up. I didn't and lost everything listening to promises and chasing the dream.

Good luck and God bless.

 

I ran for Maverick. Nice people but they couldn't provide the work.