Jobs in ND Oil Patch

hey I am looking for a job my buddy drives in north dakota and I would like to find a job there

 

Why the hell would you like to work in that area of the country this time of year???You gotta be out of your mind!!!

 

I was a laborer up there last winter for pipeline; its not that bad just dress for the conditions.

 

I,ve been hauling houses up to Williston from Indiana almost non stop since August 2010. It is bitterly cold up there and the wind is almost always blowing. The wind chills are unbearable, they get plenty of snow as well. I can't wait to get done with the d@mn things till next spring.

 

Hello!! can anyone give me some info on water hauling in the williston area. I will be retiring from the USCG soon and I am considering starting up a Trucking company in the area. any and all replies will be greatly appreciated!!

Thanks

 

Come out and work for someone and see what it's like before you show up with trucks. it's all who you know in the oilpatch. Every guy with a hunch of starting a trucking company to cash in did it a year ago. You aren't late, just later than half the rest of the country.

 

Thanks AC!! When u suggest working for someone do u mean using their truck? or in your opinion is it better to sub out as an owner/op??

 

https://keyenergy.tms.hrdepartment.com/jobs/3860/Vacuum-Truck-Drivers-Tioga-ND-in-Tioga-ND

 

You require H2S, St. Johns Ambulance (Level 1), Confined Space ticket, Ability to cross the border, CPR & TDG tickets are needed as well. Spring time is usually when companies that are in the oil and gas companies lay off for about 6 weeks as the ground is too soft to bring heavy equipment onto the oil leases. You would be up to your axles in this very slippery type mud. 50% of this job is highway - and the other 50% is banging your head on the dash because your stuck yet again - and the gas company isnt too impressed to have to pull you out again.
Having experience in 'off road' trucking is very key. And having a severe duty truck with 46,000lb rears, 13,000 fronts - 500 hp, are typical. Tri-drive is typical.
I have worked in this industry for 5 years - and currently haul bitumen in the oil industry with Super-B tankers. If your willing to work 14 hour days, for usually two to three weeks on - (myself - 6 weeks on - 1 week off) this can be a rewarding job!
I truly love it.

 

I wonder if it would be smart to go up there and build houses or apartments? How long is this thing supposed to last? Before trucking I studied building construction in college, designed and built homes. I know construction is down everywhere else.