Alberta oilfield driving jobs

My opinion, chaining you can learn in 15 minutes and be proficient at it in a couple times, not that big a deal... Mind you we have a guy in our shop that can put em on upside down and trash a tire in no time and he's been bangin around the patch for many years...

 

Agree with jamesg that chaining in not that big of a deal. Also think it's probably not a bad idea idea for a newbie to let a prospective employer know that he's not afraid to chain up - lets them know you're not afraid to get dirty and can roll with the punches, which are both essential skills in the patch - it shows realistic expectations and the right attitude. One of my driver trainers was a long haul OTR guy with over 5 million miles who said that he'd only chained up three times in his entire career. Working in the patch, I've had my class 1 only since April of 2012, and, I've chained up more times than I can remember, including three times in one day. It's dirty and it sucks, but it's really no big deal. That's why your making the big bucks!

 

Oh yeah, spinning chains on is no fun, lucky I drive picker and can pick up the wheels with outriggers if I have to lol

 

Hi, I'm new to the forum. I only have 3 months of experience in the oil patch.

1) I want to know where and when is the best time to apply for a oilfield trucking job?
2) When it comes to trucking in the oilfield, what positions pay the most?

I'm in the process of getting a Class 1 in April.
Even if I'd get hired after breakup, that's fine since I'm currently a Well Tester for Weatherford.

I currently net 4500$ a month which is decent for someone with zero experience in the oilfield.
My plan was to get my foot in the door and move on to bigger and better things.

I live in Red Deer, so hitting them in person is no problem. I can drive anywhere in Alberta.

 

Any information on Canadian Natural Resources Horizon camp 90 km from Ft McMurray. Shuttle bus driver Class 1 or Class 2

Hi:

I'm 66 years old, can pass a drug test, with clean abstract, graduated with Class 1A in 2012 but spent time driving a school bus. The camp looks good and need opinion on the pay scale. Any experience working for the contractor First Canada. Have to drive from Ontario to Ft McMoney or is online application reasonable.

Here's the ad

Thanks
Ted

[h=2]Job Description[/h]The CNRL Horizon Site is located approximately 90 km North of Fort McMurray. This position requires a valid Class 2 (or 1) Licence. You will be transporting workers between camp and the work site or Fort McMurray and the work site, morning and evening as required. Transportation to and from Fort McMurray is provided to drivers on their shift change days.
Camp environment: food and accommodations will be provided by the company. Rotation schedule consists of 32 days in camp followed by 10 days at home. Mandatory 2 days off during the 32 day rotation.
Details:

• Drivers are guaranteed eight (8) hours per day @ $32.80/hr for coach rate and $29.85/hr for yellow bus rate. Driving position involve different types of schedules including a combination of coach and yellow bus driving approximately between the hours of 3:00-22:00. There is no guarantee of extra hours and any extra hours are paid as per the collective agreement.
• First Canada will reimburse up to $125.00 /year for boots with proof of purchase. First Canada will provide your safety vest, safety glasses (non-prescription) and gloves.
• As our rotation is different than other contractors, your room is your own so you may bring your comforts from home; computer, guitar, etc. You must also bring your own grooming supplies including towels, hangers, as well as flip flops for the shower.
• Ongoing training as required by Contractor and First Canada.
• There is mail service, laundry facilities, pool tables, ping pong tables, fuse ball tables, a gym as well as a Tim Horton’ s in camp. Please ensure you have adequate things to occupy yourself with during down time. Accommodations are group style facilities with 7 washrooms and 3 washer/dryers per floor of 49 rooms. Each room includes a single bed, desk, satellite TV, internet and phone.
• Screening includes a criminal record review (Back Check conducted by First Canada) and a Pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
• We are a remote oil production site located in isolated circumstances. The site is a construction zone, and therefore very dirty, dusty and unpredictable. There are limits in many facets of living in this environment and many facilities that are limited or non-existent here.

Please understand that this stresses many aspects of you and your family’s lives. It is very important that you consider your personal situation very carefully and your physical capabilities, as the conditions encountered could include:

• Walking up to 3 kms + per day
• Climbing up to 3 flights of stairs, up to a dozen times per day
• Limited meal times available (posted on site)
• Limited access to doctors and pharmaceuticals
• Irregular and disrupted sleep patterns frequently
• Limited access to flights/transportation in emergency situations
• Extreme weather conditions and exposure to them

Please apply to:
Email: Ashley.Andrews@firstgroup.com
Fax 780-828-3749
An equal opportunity employer that values diversity

 

Take a pass as far as camps go this is one of the dirtiest I've seen . Food is horrible. Need I say anymore?

 

I didn't find horizon that bad. Depends what building your in. As in all camps after a week all the food is terrible. As a coach driver your stuck in a wing with everyone else that works regular shifts so getting some sleep can be challenging from what I hear, but can have a nap after your morning run. A definite minus to the place is the washrooms down the hall.

 

Re: CNRL FirstGroup bus driver

Ask yourself what you are going to do on your days off and how much you are going to pay to get there. Driving the Highway of Death to go somewhere on your days off is no picnic.
FirstGroup is not a good company to work for (just ask Greyhound Drivers). Neither is Diversified for that matter.
The two Horizon camps used by bus drivers are not luxury locations. At least FirstGroup is warning you about the noise and dust (but not the bugs and heat).
Your age is a factor. The bus contractors in Fort McMurray hire a lot of young recent immigrants and some Temporary Foreign Workers. The bus contractors are not looking for experience or skill.

At CNRL you will be right in the midst of the most astounding destruction on earth. It can affect your mental state.

Good points:

- The hours are not nearly as long as truck driving.
- Highway coaches are nice to drive.
- The money is slightly better than truck driving and half that of a CNRL pipefitter.

 

Thanks to Belowspeedlimit, Bobbyt and Runawayscreaming.

Thought I’d add youtube stuff I found;

First from CNRL and a new employee whose just been flown in. All those chefs make the roast beef look so good??


The Camp CNRL point of view

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ct7bziwvY0E


Fly in Program CNRL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoM7zi1kO24

Here’s stories from people who have left the company and a final opposite views from ex-employees.

Unbiased

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gcp7E48jkI


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HMA27wMssg



Mixed

http://ca.indeed.com/cmp/Canadian-Natural/reviews






These camps are disgusting

Office (Former Employee), Ft. McMurray, AB – May 27, 2013
As a 'sub contractor' employee, the food is disgusting, the camp overall was so dirty, it made it twice as hard to eat there......the camp I'm speaking of was Calumet. I heard the other two camps (McKay and Chelsea was almost as bad). Also the CNRL 'big wigs' were the most rudest people I have met in a long time and I've been doing this for 17 years.

I would sure have think twice if I had to go back there......or it would sure have to be one high paying position! – less
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Good People, Not a Great Place

Warehouse Technician (Current Employee), Calgary, AB – March 7, 2014
Pros: free lunch
Cons: food isn't very good

The best part about CNRL is the people that work for it. Management is trial and error and everyone is trying to prove something and in doing so fail to listen to experienced people that are not in Management roles


Thanks Guys

Ted

 

The attitude to camp often surprises me. It's the patch. Man up.

Mostly you know what to expect. It's not home, it's not mommas apple pie.

Try working out of one of the tiny bush camps, where they really are trying their best with little infrastructure or support. That'll make a man of you.