Oilfield question. Where should I get started in this niche?

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  1. Pistolpete1991

    Pistolpete1991 Bobtail Member

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    I've been reading about the oil field and plan on starting soon hopefully. But not sure the best route to take. Should I haul sand or water etc. Or should I work for frac company that hire for things like equipment operator or "wireline" operator type jobs. I have a cdl with tanker endorsement. I'm willimg to work hard so my main interest is where I would make tje most money. Thanks
     
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  3. rabbiporkchop

    rabbiporkchop Road Train Member

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    Wait for crude to get back over $100.00 per barrel. Until then, it's not worth it.
     
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  4. Deadwood

    Deadwood Heavy Load Member

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    How many years CDL driving, how many driving a tanker, and what are your expectations for work/life balance and earning money in the oilfield?
     
  5. Pistolpete1991

    Pistolpete1991 Bobtail Member

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    I was trained and drove tractor trailer for a company for less than a year. I have tanker endorsement but no tanker experience. I plan on just working and not worry about my life foe the next year or 2. I want to work as many hours as possible per week. I am willing to work anywhere and long hours.
     
  6. rabbiporkchop

    rabbiporkchop Road Train Member

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    This might be a place to look.
    north dakota transportation "housing" - craigslist
     
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  7. bbq247365

    bbq247365 Light Load Member

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    Any specific oil field? ND? WY? TX?


     
  8. Pistolpete1991

    Pistolpete1991 Bobtail Member

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    Not really. I already bought a ticket to midland Texas for Monday. But I would work anywhere.
     
  9. Western flyer

    Western flyer Road Train Member

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    Let me help you out:
    Doesn't make a difference where you start,
    There all temp jobs anyway.

    Don't believe anything any of them tell you
    About how many hours and how much your
    Gonna make.

    Get a job,get out in the patch, then you'll
    Find out from the other drivers where the
    Real money is since you'll be working side
    By side with all different companies.

    Working hard is a old myth in the oilfield.
    This ain't the 1960's anymore.
    Technology does everything.
    Just because those drivers are covered in
    Dirt doesn't mean they've been working hard.

    Only people that work are the guys on top
    Of the oil rig.
    Everybody else just stands around watching
    Or reading gauges all day.

    Be prepared to drive complete junk
    Equipment everyday.
    If you have to pay for a place to stay,
    Don't waste your time.

    After you've been laid off or starved out
    A couple times, and get tired of changing jobs
    Every 4 months, you'll never go back.

    But you have learn just like rest of us did.
     
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  10. bbq247365

    bbq247365 Light Load Member

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    I would suggest that you look for a job at like Haliburton/CUDD/BJ’s if your interested in doing FRAC. Lots of long hours and pretty much all the OT you can handle.

    If you wanna get your foot in the door with tanker I’d suggest looking for an outfit that hauls water. There are plenty to choose from.

    I’d recommend getting your HAZMAT ASAP too, that way you’ll have all the opportunity’s possible.

    There are steady year round, non up and down job in the oil field. I’ve been hauling crude for eight years and have never gone hungry before.

    Your biggest problem is going to be housing.

    I’d suggest renting a room to start or if possible bring a travel trailer with you.

    COL is high in the basin but so are the wages.

    Save your money and stay focused on why you came out here in the first place.
     
  11. Pistolpete1991

    Pistolpete1991 Bobtail Member

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    Col meaning Colorado? That's more money than north Dakota or texas??
     
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