Great jobs in Texas

Thanks for chiming in Ridgeline,
You have a very good point, and yes it's hard to walk away from this kind of money, but I've been hearing nothing but $60k-$70k-$100k in the oil driving business?!?!?!
(Starting on the lower end of course)
There's got to be truth in $ome of the madne$$!

I understand that "a good plan" would be in order;

1) Complete CDL (with endorsements) in Vegas
2) Drive RV down or get cheap place to start
3) Apply with confidence, ability to fulfill & plenty of "hold on till pay day ca$h"!!!
4) I've heard it Helps if you know some good references, have a local cell phone number & address

Ps; not yet quit my current job either

 

Thanks FOR THE INFO I LIVE IN LUBBOCK AND WOULD LOVE TO PULL IN THAT MONEY AND BE HOME EVERYNIGHT

 

You're not alone.... ..... (inbox)

 

Seminole ain't that far from you....that's where I am.

 

whelp got everything done with chalk mountain services so far except the drugtest and driving test. pay is 18 and hr, you avegage between 58-68 hrs a week , 1500 sign on bonus is payed out in 500 portions.the only thing that sucks is working the overnight shift 6pm-6am might pass it up because of that right there. i dont mind doing 14 hour days but i prefer working day shift for social reasons.

 

Yes If you change to a Texas CDL you will have redo only the hazmat your tanker.Doubles/Triples will be ok

 

You'll most likely have to work nights wherever you go. It's very common to start on nights around here.

 

Oilfield is 24/7 and more than likely you will start on night shift unless you are with some small specialized outfit. I prefer nights in summer. Lot cooler. But we unload whenever they call.

 

Don, I am heading to Midland this coming week and I'm sure I'll secure some decent driving job. My question to you is what are the average shifts?
On 14 off __? On 21__ off ? I've heard all sorts of combinations. But what's the real deal? Once I am married with my "start up oil company". Will I be allowed to take off a few "SPECIAL DAYS" FOR A FAMILY REUNION.

I'm sure u don't know about 'every' company, but if you could shed some lite on the industry normal... like "starting nites.

Much appreciative...

 

You will most likely find a job hauling water cause those tend to be abundant. Most water hauling companies will work 4 days on 2 off or 5 and 2 or 6 and 2. You'll usually work 12-14 hr shifts and make between 16-20 per hour starting out. The benifits aren't very good with most water hauling companies but the ones I've worked for have always been cool with me taking a day off here and there.