Jobs in ND Oil Patch

That's wrong I worked in Pa and I had no gas experience and put the rookies that had gas experience to shame, I had to show 6 guys 1 nigh how to chain up.they want drivers they can walk on.

 

That's funny 4 33years Ive been home during the week or every weekend and hear of drivers making nothing and being on the road for months at a time, hauling general freight. You would rather spend 1000$ month for rent and pY electric too then sleep free in a truck?

 

Not a suggestion but a question. If you are from Louisiana, why in the hell would you want to go to ND. South TX much closer!

 

[h=3]October 2013[/h]3rd – Williston Job Fair – Hiring oil & gas positions and more, (8:00am – 5:00pm), Grand Williston Hotel and Conference Center, 3602 2nd Ave. W., Williston, Call 701-774-7900 for more information.

 

Grand Williston Hotel!? Oh my, other places that hotel might have been called a dive. LOL I mean, it was fine, and I stay in such places often enough, but this wasn't no Hyatt and the sign outside says Airport Inn, or something like that.

Anyway, great experience, I highly recommend such job fairs. There's so much more going on besides, crude, water and sand. Take enough resumes because the copier at the desk left a nasty line across each page (no Hyatt)

Take a look at this video, too. It's cool to actually get a grasp on what's actually going on out here besides your immediate job:

http://northernoil.com/drilling-video

 

Is anyone commenting on Power Fuels (Nuverra Environmental Solutions) stock price fell 31% to $1.63 yesterday? What does it mean for current and prospective employees?

 

Rockdoctor, you are/were right, I found a job in West Tx., and so far am as happy as a "pig in ######". Plus the winter will be tolerable.

 

Is it true there are companies in ND that pay over $100k/yr? If so does anyone know which companies and if they require some tanker experience, I have over 2 yrs driving experience but no tanker experience and do they provide housing.

 

Yes, there are jobs in ND that pay over $100,000 a year. Most are not CDL driving jobs. The jobs that pay $100,000 a year are jobs such as roustabouts and fracing hands. These are serious, labor intense jobs and very, very dangerous positions. No, they dont hire newbies (for the most part). They hire people who have some experience in the heavy construction trades. And, you better be in really good shape. These aren't jobs for sissies.

Most of the jobs in ND pay between $18 to $25 an hour. The big money is earned on overtime, but companies are starting to cut hours for liability and cost control reasons. The average workday here is now capped around 12 to 14 hours, depending on the position. And, the cost of living here is outrageous! Housing prices are insane due to high demand and a housing shortage. Sure, I look around at the apartment complex where I'm staying and see dozens of empty apartments. Can you rent them? NO! They are reserved for company employees only. Unless you sign on with a company that provides housing, you are in for some serious sticker shock! Our comapany pays the other half of our rent. Our rent, were it not subsidized by the company, would be around $3,200.00 a month!

A gallon of milk costs more than a gallon of gasoline. I paid $6.00 for three apples at the grocery store. $2.00 for five very wilted and sad looking carrots... a six-pack of beer will set you back $10.00. Smokes are cheap at around $4.50 a pack. Gasoline is around the country's average, but plan on using a lot of it unless you are living in Williston. You will be commuting for an hour or more each direction.

I've been here 2 1/2 weeks and my car has already been hit twice by other cars that have lost control in the snow and ice. My windshield was broken by a flying rock on the highway two days ago. I forgot to change my indshield washer fluid to stuff that doesn't freeeze, and when mine froze it cracked my windshield washer tank. I drive a Nissan, which is a "foreign" car here. They don't sell parts for foreign cars in Ford/Chevy Country! I don't wash my car because it has California plates. This is a very conservative state, and Californians are frowned upon due to our liberal politicians and attitudes.

Yes, there are good jobs in ND. There are also a lot of costs you need to consider. I'm not saying "don't go" because this is the land of opportunity! I want to say that, if you are planning to come here, weigh the costs and benefits before making your decision. The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence, but the cost of that grass is higher, too.

 

Been averaging about 6500 after taxes a month (0 dependants) since April. Hauling fresh and production water in nd. Long winter ahead though 13 degrees tonight. Getting colder tomorrow