Jobs in ND Oil Patch

Ok sounds good you have a good night.

 

interesting information. thanks for putting your knowledge out there so others can benefit. (i don't have the first clue about lowboys)

 

...So maybe this has been answered before and I just haven't made it far enough into the thread yet (only on page 52! lol), but how many companies allow the drivers to use their sleepers for SLEEPING? Obviously this isn't applicable to day-cabs.

That is, if you're working a 2-3wk on, 1 wk off schedule, why is housing even an issue?

Two of the three companies that are interested in my husband do just that--A rotating schedule and when you're on, the sleeper is "home." When you're off, you have to figure something out of course, but my husband is just going to head back to Kansas for that week...
The third has a man camp where two drivers share the truck as well as the room. Twelve hour shifts, one sleeps while the other drives. But even still, the COMPANY has the housing figured out.

 

They want the trucks going 24/7 but there are places that you can sleep in the trucks.

 

Im an O/O with my own authority, truck & 48' spread axle flatbed & a 2nd driver. Looking to haul pipe or whatever is paying out in the oil patch. Met with a water hauler in Williston last weekend who said flats are in demand right now. Willing to pull other trailers too of course. Anyone know how to get the ball rolling??

 

go up there and knock on doors is ur best bet

 

..i didnt see all these doors you people talk about haha.

 

Ok, I need some advice here if everyone doesn't mind??

I am all set up to head to Williston or wherever to work but I need a little guidance prior to my departure. I currently possess my Class with Hazmat and so on in addition to being an ASE certified diesel tech and I am curious which route would be the better one to pursue?

I have housing already and am just looking to work like eveyone else and also just want to make sure I haven't overlooked something in my preperations to head to the ND winter and make sure I am indeed setting myself up for success.

Thanks,
Mark
hanson_holdings at msn dot com

 

Diesel Mechanics are in high demand, so I would go that route. I would check with several different companies to make sure and get the best offer.

 

Thank you for your responses and pm's but since I haven't posted enough times I cannot respond to anyone now so if you would please send me an actual email address or contact info I would be happy to follow up.

Thanks again everyone.