Alberta oilfield driving jobs

That's disheartening lol i always heard hauling crude is just so much money. Thank you

 

Hi Oil Patch Trucker, Can you please name few companies that offer opportunities like that. I am an OO with tandem axles. Thanks

 

You need tridem trailers.

 

I am thinking of buying quad step decks. Would it be a good idea? With a quad I am thinking I would be good for the south of the border loads as well...

 

There are SO many facets to oilfield trucking. It depends on where you want to truck, what you want to truck, and what are you willing to give up.
Why don't you come out here the way most people have and look at Southern Saskatchewan, Alberta, Northern Alberta, B.C.?
That is the best way to get your foot in the door, and for you to make an informed decision. To have somebody say a crude hauler is offered $20/hr in one area doesnt dictate what other companies in other areas pay. Crude haulers can make good money. But what are they giving up? Are they working a camp job? Are they living in their trucks for weeks at a time? Does the O/O have his trucks paid off, and possibly be in a position to pay more? Is the work infield, or highway? What about those guys who work in deep muskeg?
Sending off a resume to some company from 3000km's away doesnt cut it for many companies as they have people who physically show up at their door with PPE in hand, Orientation and safety tickets ready to go.
How can you possibly make a decision on what type of equipment you buy, or how much you're offered when you really should see the many different facets in the Oil and Gas industry. How can you make a clear decision without physically coming here especially when you have family that depend on you back home.
I am also originally from out east as well. I moved out here originally in 1986, and had to go through many different "experiences" to figure out where I was happiest, and where I could make the best money. It depends on how willing you are to go outside your comfort level.
Working in Oil or Gas means your not sitting on your duff for the day, and crawling into your sleeper at night. It means being up for long periods of time beyond exhaustion, and either working in a team, or being alone for long periods of time.
Those of you who are content to sit at home and spit out resumes, or those who think they can buy some trailers and bring them out here and make a crap load of money and just kidding yourselves. I'm sure somebody will take you on, but to find the real money - you really should come out here, and look around at your options. IMO.

 

I totally agree , I have been posting on kijiji , faxing and e mailing resumes for the past 2 months and didn't get even one single reply. Thank you Sarabeara

 

Most employers here are tired of investing time and energy responding to resumes and trying to set things up, only for the potential employee to lose interest or get a job somewhere else. Until we prove we are serious about working in the patch it will be hard to get our foot in the door. I proved it years ago by making multiple long drives to interview at a previous job.Not always hard to find jobs, once your foot is in the door.

 

Ok well i know in person is always better then from 3000km away. Ive done it before got out there with 15 companies saying see us when you get here and every one told me in person i was too green and had no exp so they were not interested. That was about 8 years ago and no ive at least have my Class 1 and OTR exp. so can anyone recommend what PPE i need, what tickets are NEEDED. the best way and place to get my tickets and the best places to bang on doors. I will be driving out from Ontario and living in my car untill i can find a job. Dont have much extra money to burn so the least expensive and quick hire options would be great. Thanks Again

 

If you work for Sanjel, Trican, Hallibuton, a lot of those companies will pay for your tickets.
Sometimes your PPE which is fire retardant coveralls.
Safety boots, glasses. H2s monitor.
That kind of thing.
Courses are H2s, Godi, St. John's... But again, some of that
is paid for by some of the above listed companies.
hope it helps. Btw, these are not your higher paying companies,
but stuck it out for 6 months, and move up to other companies.

 

This woman working in oilfields north of Ft.McMurray was killed by a black bear, Wednesday this week ,sad story
http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/woman-killed-on-the-job-by-a-bear-had-a-busy-life-family-1.1815187