Hi my name is Greg and I have some questions for those in the know. (Hope: gym)
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Been lurking here for a while like to thank all of you who are in ND or in the know. Im trying to get on as a roustabout (no oil experience) its not easy talked to precision dont think they were impressed but my gym management/personal trainer and ups package handler so Im getting my cdl with all the endorsements I can (just passed my cdl permit and endorsement tests today and did the haz fingerprint. 1) first question should I wait or keep trying to get on? 2nd question) i want to give back and help north dakota when i get up there, i dont just want to take if you have any ideas how i can do this please post im thinking big brother, homeless shelter volunteer, even picking up trash on my off time? I will be giving back is all i know.
Odds of me getting on a rig with no experience in so cal are next to none. Nabors carson,ca hired guys fresh out of prison 2005ish they just needed bodys i called yesterday hr lady laughed when i asked are they hiring. My brother is the hiring coordinator they are frozen as far as green hands.
I would encourage you to look at all the job threads on this N.D. forum. You'll find several w/ lists of company names. There have been a few guys on here that did what you are doing, and applied repeatedly, some got calls to come in person. It may take some time to get on, I have also heard that after a few mths, then they hire more newbies, because the have a quotient to maintain ratio of experienced hands/inexperienced. Don't give up, keep applying and checking w/ several folks on here. I have thread re; to forum folks updates, there were a few w/ good advice, check that one. Good luck, you sound like a nice guy, and we love nice in N.D. Don't be afraid to ask questions of folks, most on here are glad to help and advise. I hope you have great job offers w/ housing soon
............2nd question) i want to give back and help north dakota when i get up there, i dont just want to take if you have any ideas how i can do this please post im thinking big brother, homeless shelter volunteer, even picking up trash on my off time? I will be giving back is all i know.
Another person who is coming up plans to join the volunteer fire dept. If you have any background or interest in EMT training, the volunteer ambulance crews are crying for help as well.
Thank You for the response Jan when I posted posters ”In the know” I was thinking about you. Yep i've checked out poetskinnys youtube videos some good info, I checked out his blog as well. I know its going to be tough but im not going to give up. Im on ndjobs,the shopper, craigslist etc. Wish I had contacts up that way but I'll do my best to make some when I get up that way.
Another person who is coming up plans to join the volunteer fire dept. If you have any background or interest in EMT training, the volunteer ambulance crews are crying for help as well.
I will look into it for sure, when I get up that way. Im serious about doing my part on my off time. I think this is a great idea if they can use me.
Good to see another face here that has the same idea i do. Granted once i start working heavy hours all the best laid plans and all that lol. But until i get on a rig i figure any help is useful. I'm still waiting for april to move up as i got a commitment here but when i do I'll keep an eye out for ya
Headed2ND Well, thanks. Lots more people in the know than me on this forum, Roloff, Klychlo, Elkhunter, Ursa....many more. I mostly research, some of them have first hand on the job experience, oh, also rickydink63. Look for their posts. Hope you find some great job leads, and I know you will be an asset to any N.D. community!!
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so Im getting my cdl with all the endorsements I can (just passed my cdl permit and endorsement tests today and did the haz fingerprint. 1) first question should I wait or keep trying to get on? 2nd question) i want to give back and help north dakota when i get up there, i dont just want to take if you have any ideas how i can do this please post im thinking big brother, homeless shelter volunteer, even picking up trash on my off time? I will be giving back is all i know.
