Excellent response Rzl-Dzl. I think I too would prefer fluid haul over service company work and thats the type of work I intend to pursue. The...
Rzl-Dzl, have you done both? Do you have a preference? It seems to me you're working way harder and home much less if you;re working for a service...
Fluid Haul vs Service Company: **************************** Any body want to comment on which job they prefer? Hours? Money? Difficulty? Time...
Not a camp? OK, then why are guys away from their families for 15 days? Sorry to be so naive..........
Thanks SK306. Typically, how many guys are on these bases? Rooms to yourself? Amenities like WiFi? TV? Good food? Workout room?
Hi Boomtruckin. Is there a reason why people are frequently quitting Trican?
Not4hire, I sent you a PM............
way too funny nitrogen...........LOL..........thanks for the explanation JamesG. Is the "Zed" the local hip-hop station? I was hoping that form of...
jamesg, thanks for that great info. I'll be heading through that area in a few days. Excuse my ignorance... What is the "zed?" "Green hat?" Do...
Hi Not4hire, I just PM'd you..............
Rainyday lover, I have never heard of an employer asking for a criminal record check. Is this for cross border work only? Its not an issue for...
Yes, I am aware of that. However, many companies list these courses as required for employment. If I am required to take a course[s] again c'est...
You're welcome MachZ. As you have noticed, I took more courses than most jobs require. I did this so that if I don't like a job I'm in then I...
I saw an ad for rock truck drivers a while back in Kitimat for the Kemano completion project. [Rio Tinto] Just do a Google search............
MachZ, welcome to the board. I took most of my courses through St.John ambulance but there are many companies that offer courses applicable to...
I'm very optomistic. I've spoken to several potential employers and it sounds very promising. I won't be officially looking for work until I take...
Well said Boomtruckin'............thats kinda my plan as well. In 10 days and I should be on the road lookin' for work.
To all who responded, thanks very much for the very useful tips. If anything else comes to mind please don't hesitate to add it to the list.
1st Timers Personal Packing List For the Oilpatch: Gentlemen, Speedloader proposed a great idea for those of us who are new to the oilpatch....
Thats a great idea Speedloader............
