What You Need To Know Before Applying To Work In The Oilfield! by Jay Flat Out

[@coryturner9140]

The best advice was not sending your money home to your woman. I spent 6 years in ND and it ended in divorce right around the slow down Oilfield life is best for single men without families.

[@idkidk6081]

About to do the same

[@SimplyAdiva]

My husband brings the money home but I also run two businesses and make around the same. I agree with you though. Most Females are scandalous and will leave you broke. I learned this early in the Army.

[@syedinayathulla4951]

Cory turner hello sir I’m doing my bachelors degree in petroleum engineering in India Is doing masters degree in petroleum engineering in USA good or not

[@theMekanik]

Cory turner - True Girls 🤪 they fukn their Pimp / Drug Dealer boyfriends back home while you are working your azz off. I don’t know why y’all even sell the fukn oil, keep it your self. Trade it to people that actually give you a product. Have a medic onsite or he’ll just do the surgeries yourself, the equipment is cheap AF these days.

[@Baldoxxx4000]

Never get married, because once you do, shes got the noose on your neck.

[@Billiyum]

So its like being deployed but you're paid more and you don't get shot at? Sign me up lol

[@gregorygimigliano]

thats exactly what i was thinking

[@tw3steds3lf]

Exactly! lol

[@christopherfey2281]

@Wes Takahashi where do I apply 34 healthy want to make this my career and life

[@rubenjr6623]

@@christopherfey2281 where you live? I start next week

[@DAR3LIST]

@@rubenjr6623 where did you start at and how u making it so far ?

[@michaelholcomb6921]

Went up to ND with my son, both of us were hired within 3 days, by the same company. This video was spot on. Spent 5 yrs up there. The people I worked with never did 72 hr weeks. 94 hours was a bad week for us. We averaged around 110 hrs and loved every minute of it. My company allowed me to work continuously without taking time off. They only required that i take 1 day off for every 30 days working. A lot if times they would forget and i never told them. I worked 1 whole year with no days off. At the end of the year, they made me take 7 days off. Worked with a great bunch of guys and we still stay in touch. 3 of my friends are still in the oilfields to this day. I spent most nights in oil fields and wondered sometimes if I could do it. Wouldn't trade this experience for anything. Loved ths oilfields. It's a brotherhood.

[@michaelholcomb6921]

My son now lives in Bismarck with his wife and kids. They are both raking in the money. So proud of them both.

[@okoyahwalker5358]

Does the company you worked for hire people with no experience

[@nbhbadboy2026]

@@okoyahwalker5358 guy never responded guess he retired

[@brandonyo5718]

What did you make in the whole year I’d hope 6 fogures

[@crawfishdakilla]

@@brandonyo5718 very likely hit 200k+. Way may if he wasn't a floorhand. I make 90k/ year, and only work 14 days a month. So I bet he was making a killing.

[@HotrodsMotorcycling]

I've been deployed and seen to many times where guys are spoiling the girls back home and go home to an empty house so listen to him when it comes to women and money.

[@PorterStephens]

I got hired to be a floorhand in PA. I’m 25, single, no kids and already own a home. I’m really excited to get started learn and work my ass off! Grateful for this opportunity and excited to become even stronger Edit: I start February 10th

[@bryceashcom4314]

i’m in pa how did you start!!

[@BoogaGoon]

How’s it been going? I’m 19 trying to get on when I get my first vehicle in a month or two. How’s the work and hours and pay like?

[@luisarmendariz4249]

Do you get drug tested when you apply

[@JaysBaretta]

@@luisarmendariz4249 yes, and drug tests monthly

[@luisarmendariz4249]

@@JaysBaretta you think I’d be able to use someone else’s piss

[@coryturner9140]

When he mentions Nd has a little bit harsher winters than Texas I think we could say it’s dramatically harsher. Texas winter 40-50 degrees ND -60 windchill and -30 actual temperatures are common. It’s cold and miserable and really most people don’t last more than one winter or even a half of one.

[@randyvela2341]

Haha right.. Im from Texas.. Winter isnt shit there! Now live in Colorado where the temps reach the negatives in the morning time! Frac life can be rough but also smooth and easy if everything and everyone is on top of their shit!!

[@masonw6205]

Yeah I live in Nd (In Fargo not oil fields) and winters get cold, over 60 days of below 0 F and 2 where we had up to 75 F windchill.(This winter)

[@hunnerat-touaregi4439]

Dude i grew up with blizzards in Virginia and I'd rape your north Dakota winters. Fuck your winters.

[@JohnDrillinger]

I only work on Kelly drive rigs. All the rigs that nd seems to have have you stand around most of the time and operate iron roughnecks. No thanks. Rather sling tongs and throw chain.

[@GhostyMist]

A little bit harsher winters than Texas is understatement of the century.

[@TheDannyozone]

This is my input as a rookie trucker in the NM TX oil fields. I came in here with a plan to save money. Money is the priority. Theirs 3 goals i have to achieve. Goals are (1 save up enough to buy a piece of land, i should have the cash by july) (2 give my mom 6 months worth of my money after i buy the land) (3. Would leave me at 2 years 3 months left and im gone to build my cob house south of the border) 1. I dont rent i sleep in the sleeper of the semi. 1230 days to go and im gone. 2. I will not have any relationship with another girl that requires me to spend money on her. And even if it meant having a future together. I work too much anyways and wouldnt be fair for another. 3. I hate it, but its a sacrifice worth doing for 1230 days left. I miss friends and family but this is serious money. 4. I drive a 97 4runner 4x4 (cost was 3,000 and i aint upgrading cause shes been good to me and is all i need) 5. I keep a 250 food spending budget a month. I never pass it and its enough for me to eat out with friends 1 a week or buy a bag of pistachios and dried mangos once a week. 6. Im naturaly non materialistic, i focus on the important goals, the future i want and were i want to be is my DRIVE. Its differnt if your working at the rigs. This is a truckers point of view. All i do is load sand, and then drop it off at the rigs.

[@UgglassBoi]

Can u message me about this field of work

[@CommissionerGraham]

I was literally going to ask the same thing. What state are you in and would you get a referral bonus if I gave you my contact information?

[@nataliemiles6878]

My family owns oil rigs (work over) I’ve been working in the oilfield for years. We live our life in hitches. I’m married to a guy that works in ND. It’s hard work. It’s lonely. And yes the oilfield is a gamble but where we live you either farm or rig. It may crash but it always comes back. And there will ALWAYS be a need for crude. I wouldn’t trade my hot, sweaty, tattooed, steel toe boot wearing, sore body for anything.

[@emmanuelsanyi8890]

Natalie Miles hey what’s the name of your company I am a University grad and would like to apply for a job. Email [e-mail].

[@cflo1386]

Best of luck Natalie.

[@brandonsudduth7434]

Holla at me I'm trying to get in

[@swayzocrazo4398]

How can I apply??

[@mrniceguy472]

I'm 30 tough as hell and strong as an ox where do I sign I need to get an oil rig job!

[@TheDemonized01]

I Live in midland Tx. Oilfield engineer in wireline. And yes, we do make 15k-30k plus a month. SAVE YOUR MONEY AND INVEST.

[@justinguillen5292]

Jesse Garcia is your company hiring?

[@Offsure]

Are there any computer jobs?

[@malikkennedy9771]

Jesse Garcia what’s the name of the company?

[@randyvela2341]

If yall need info. Go to HalliburtonJobs.com I work in the Frac operations in Colorado based outta of Fort Lupton.

[@DigitalWildcatters]

Putting your money to work is the best advice anyone in the oilfield can get.

[@bridge2693]

He's really thought this out well. No breaks, no pauses, no what do I say next. No wasted breath.

[@fernandoolivasperez195]

When I was in north Dakota I was in tioga, ND making $38/hr, averaged 80-85 Hours a week plus 200 per diem. Making about 14-17k a month.... Oh man do I miss those glorious days. 💰💰💰

[@JayFlatOut]

Haha same here man ❤️💯

[@annasajerk]

im so happy you got to make that kind of money. what were you doing?

[@JayFlatOut]

Oil shit.

[@Aznmf]

Fernando Olivas Perez those are alo t of hours... $$$ is good. But you have no life and cant spend it

[@fernandoolivasperez195]

Josh yeah I know but I knew what I had signed up for man. The projects I was on would last about 6 months - a year. I went up there to make money and come back home 👌

[@justinfay3011]

Im thinking i may go into entry level oil field for a year or two. Save the good money im making to invest in real estate and start my business

[@asteroidpaper9985]

How’s it going

[@SmoothOperator412]

I’m with the guy above me. Any updates?

[@OMGChupapi]

Yeah any updates; I was just thinking of this

[@TylerGutierrez-j5w]

I wanted to do this . *im 17 by the way been wanting to do this for 2 years I’ll keep yall updated

[@raidmasters4686]

Worked for Sanjel Fort Lupton in the oilfields as a company driver hauling dry bulk cement and pumping it down the well for casing. Started me off at $102,000 a year plus bonuses for every well we cased. I brought home around $15000+ a month working 15 days on and 6 days off.

[@ruanmocke5171]

Were did you apply and were??

[@kennethstone4590]

Damn!!! As a single man with no family what would be the best position to start off with

[@joegonzalez1185]

Man bro this really helped me out !! Been trying to get my foot in the door i got my first baby on the way ...andhave an opportunity coming up God willing everything goes according to planned 🙏🏽🇨🇱🤙🏾

[@ottofulu55]

How did you get in i been trying to work for the oil field i been working on the fishing boat for 5 years now and still looking to get in the oil field

[@carterwillis6624]

Was God willing? I’m just praying that He wants this for me as bad as I do! I think so.. we shall find out tomorrow

[@OscarRodriguez-wt3nb]

In your same position rn and I just started this week. Baby on the way and this is my chance to help her.

[@ricardomena930]

@@OscarRodriguez-wt3nb Same situation here man bm 10 weeks and im applying at oil rigs like crazy I’ve been trying to get in about a year and a half now

[@JohnDrillinger]

​@@ricardomena930apply to feature drilling in hays kansas. They'll pay for your girl and baby with you alone in a motel room. If you all living together.

[@Luke-id1cp]

Shit ain't easy. Not mentally, emotionally, or physically. Shit ain't easy.

[@Bluemann023]

is it really dangerous like do you hear alot of amputation?

[@rogeliocontreras9562]

I been offered an opportunity to work down in Odessa, TX so this video really helped out. I am only 20 as well so should be great for me.

[@OGTrippleOG21]

How was it? What company?

[@lllHolylll]

I'm up here in MT, 21 years old came from Louisiana. Trying hard to get put on with a workover rig. No experience in the field but all I know is hard work. Super stoked to get my foot in the door.

[@SteakfulDead]

How’d it go? I’m looking to work in the oil fields during summers in college

[@fansundertable649]

did it turn out well?

[@nathanheinrich1462]

Thank you brother recently moved to Texas and got an inside connect and this was really informative for really not knowing what to expect. I'm single with no family so I'm highly considering it

[@Omararabiaa]

Hey how can I start working in the oil field??

[@Bholt1982]

Day off? Haha I am on the rig from start to finish average 45 days straight with a week off for rig move.. love every minute!

[@carlos78ram]

I can and will agree with you, I've seen this happen daily to the rookies that join this industry. Live life fast and dangerously with no regards to their future. Be safe , enjoyed the vlog

[@JayFlatOut]

+Rubi78TX thanks bud see you on the next one!!

[@shariannefrank1343]

wtf is a gallon

[@patsyl8935]

its a unit of measurement

[@k3v1n303]

CGadventures 3200$ for a studio? Thats more like Hollywood, ca prices

[@lllHolylll]

I paid 35$ for a damn steak lol it's no joke the cost of living.

[@shanefsr6609]

You nailed it at the end; if you are a young DISCIPLINED man you could give yourself a fantastic head start in life by heading to North Dakota/Bakken. I'm in my 40s and spent 5yrs and walked away with $300k cash and descent investments. I headed there never making more than $20/hr and never changed my lifestyle by getting absorbed by those fat checks. In fact, that was by far my richest earning moment in life AND the most impoverished living experience. YOU must embrace that fact if you intend on taking advantage of that North Dakota experience. Make no mistake about it though, North Dakota sucks! I call it a state factory; you go to that state to work, that's it. God Bless North Dakota and.....fuck North Dakota.

[@JayFlatOut]

+ShaneF SR haha so true great comment my friend 🙏🏻

[@huertaboys8776]

We're do I apply

[@JohnDrillinger]

I hear there's some good pussy up there too

[@LC-in5or]

I love North dakota. I moved out here last oil boom and didn't take long before I decided to buy some land out here.

[@RandomNamejagddjxuossn]

Shit down here in the Permian Basin - everything is jacked up. But there are plenty of work everywhere. But it’s crowded out here in a desert lol.

[@JayFlatOut]

+PKDUSTER2525 is it really?

[@joestroud5846]

PKDUSTER2525 WELCOME TO THE THUNDER DOME

[@SubzeroBlack68]

As someone with no experience but good physical condition, how would I go about getting a job and what should I look out for? I live in Texas and ready and willing to do what it takes to put in some work

[@rorschachblot274]

@@SubzeroBlack68 pass a piss test and fit test w 75lb carry load, respirator fit and don't smoke.. Take an H2S course and first aid C and do a Cstop basic certifacation. Then hit any of the job hire websites and search pipeline or platform petroleum jobs and get your foot in the door. Apply with contractor companies that travel to do shutdown turnarounds too for a start. No exp necessary for shutdown turnarounds. Take hourly jobs. Even a turnaround job will be around 30 to 90 days w per diem for travel and housing and even at 15-20 bucks an hour you'll clear 1500 to 2500 a week with the hours and overtime you'll get.k

[@SubzeroBlack68]

With some Football and Power-lifting background heavy loads shouldn't be an issue plus I don't smoke. Guess I should go ahead and do some Certification and Course training. Thanks for the info and help! Really appreciate it

[@muzakaldreamsquotes1633]

Great advice. I roughnecked 12 years including Oklahoma and I approve this message lol

[@ashleym.2981]

Thanks for this video, great info. My husband just went out to the oil field, so I’m doing some research. The company he went for hit all the checkpoints you stated at the beginning 👍🏾

[@eellumi]

Are you guys still together?

[@applerod3194]

Folklore Chicken bones 🦴 and cherry 🍒 pie isn’t bad luck for the oil field. BUT when we were fracking the cater brought cherry pie and when he left pow one pump went down on the high side and another the screws on the blender stopped working and to top it off the well sanded off ☘️🇺🇸

[@ddiver7908]

I worked at Halliburton as a college graduate field engineer for 2 years. Stationed out at Brighton, CO then Rock Springs, WY. Best time of my life!

[@abdoulaye_diop]

Please is Halliburton a good company to work with as a geologist?

[@ddiver7908]

@@abdoulaye_diop For me it was; straight out of college starting at 85k/ year (back in 2004), not behind a desk 8 -5, great crews and life long friends, got to travel around Colorado, Wyoming, and Kansas. But to be fair, it's a grind. 1st 3 months was learning to be a field engineer (i have a degree in Elec. Eng. so nothing to do with oil and gas production), passing the quals to lead teams, traveling to different locations, long days of getting experience out in the field and long nights studying for their tests. It's a young mans kinda of work and I can't imagine doing it now with a family. If you were to go in as a geologist you'd have an advantage. Among other subject matters Geology was one of the things we had to learn. But like I said tho, best time of my life; definitely worked hard and played harder.

[@tinicoleofficial]

@@ddiver7908$85k was BEYOND great $$$ back in ‘04. That’s even great $$$ now

[@VictrolaJazz]

I worked for Lone Star Gas Co. 30 years '67-'97 and worked for the VP of onshore drilling operations for 20 years, wrote the daily drilling reports for 27 years. Would have liked to have visited a drilling operation at least once, have a lot of respect for those guys. The oil price collapse in the 80's was devastating for our company, was lucky to stay on until 1997. It was eerie how the downturn of 2016 so completely reflected the one in the 80's 30 years earlier.

[@edwardfoster3812]

Hundred percent true information. I work the oil field in North Dakota since 2012. Great way to make a lot of money. It comes in a boom and a bust and it'll bloom again save your money like he said

[@alexandertoro9045]

Hey! What company did you work for? Just doing research to find a place with similar pay

[@MLCurry]

As a contact hand for 7 years I enjoyed my day rate it always worked out to be about 30% more than the company hand

[@gigi8528]

8:39 is so true. Never give someone full access to your money and monitor your account as often as you can. My boyfriend is about to start working offshore and the last thing I’d do is use him while he’s away. I’m too good of a woman and he’s too smart for that!

[@dominicthornell9709]

Appreciate the insight on where to go and the ins and outs man. Wish you the best and keep up the good work brother

[@i_am_wi11_]

I start my first day for schlumberger TODAY in Houston Woohoo

[@JayFlatOut]

Nice!

[@mrniceguy472]

How was it? Are they still hiring?

[@marioarguellesgomez5660]

Pasa el contacto.....

[@i_am_wi11_]

Idk I applied for drilco i work as a oil drill pipe inspector but I’ve been on for 3 months now I’m still a helper. We travel all around Texas going to rigs and pipe yards.

[@DigitalWildcatters]

H-Town!

[@martingarciajr9912]

I’m still trying to get my foot in the door for that oilfield life (Texas) so hopefully soon i get in soon !

[@BrandiXo]

How long you been trying

[@thomasamos8100]

I work in the oilfield have done it everyday sicne I turnd 18 about to be 19 in July I come from a family were we do ranch work and oil field work both runs thorw my blood

[@czar2074]

thomas amos are you in WTX bro?

[@deshawn1801]

25 just got hired on with capstar drilling out in Odessa imnot new to hard work and don’t expect this to be easy!

[@YourBoiKwams]

Shawn H man I just turned 25 and could not have said that better myself!? I’m out in Phoenix right now is there any info you could give me on how you landed that job? Right now in desperate need of a fresh start.

[@deshawn1801]

Micah Motumz find an area you don’t mind working in that’s for starters but when you do find an area find as many oil companies as you can and just apply starting positions are usually floorhand and roustabouts but most companies want people with experience so if you can find a company that is willing to let you on with no experience then jump on as soon as possible I also went to some of the rigs personally to get information I got lucky because the company I’m starting at took paper applications so I applied right then and there ! I believe there’s also a website called rig hands.com that post new postings good luck!

[@deshawn1801]

Kwamé go to some websites and start applying for floorhand or roustabout positions also make sure you resume is up to date a few companies to look.l for are Key Energy Services Nabors drilling Unit drilling Halliburton Capstar Go to a website call rig hands.com as well

[@deshawn1801]

All these companies are near the Odessa and midland area as well

[@rocnnrollbus]

I'm an older cat; be 44 next month. Everything you mentioned I had already considered when I started looking for jobs up there. It will be a challenge but I'm also an old ex military guy too..I like a challenge. I can turn wrenches on diesel trucks, weld, and have my CDL. I'd be doing it for my family; for me it's worth a try.

[@dankdaewoo1084]

Henry Thomas with a CDL it's almost a guarantee you can find work

[@marksanchez7585]

Henry Thomas go get money 💰 bro

[@chiriviscospower]

Dank Daewoo I've had my CDL A with hazmat endorsement for one year. 23 years young. Smart and healthy. Can I still get a job with no experience?

[@MrFlargas]

@@chiriviscospower Most likely bud.

[@theresaroy2570]

You can do it !! I was a 45 yr old female only did Texas oilfield though , good money 💰 he is right save that money it can go bust at anytime You get a workout but worth the 💵 experience and housing costs are better n TX

[@no_im_dirtydan]

"A blank check for a thousand dollars."

[@JayFlatOut]

The pay to is blank so you can spend it wherever you want.

[@kayfuller7304]

This video is INVALUABLE, I’m on my way to get my CDL in January, and the oil fields is my ultimate (short term) goal. I just hope those same jobs and availability will be available by 2019

[@JayFlatOut]

They say 2019 - 2020 is going to be the biggest year for USA oil in history.

[@SeaTraveller2000]

Kay Fuller you need minimum of 6 months to a year of cdl driving experience before most companies will hire you. The insurance companies run trucking. If you get hired with no experience you will be making pennies lol

[@kayfuller7304]

Xplore 9Stop that’s why I said 20(19)

[@richallen1]

Was it a good call ?

[@BBond88]

Out here now hauling sand as an independent driver / work for 2 hauling company that work for slumberger / Halliburton. Things are rather steady right now, no where near the boom 7-9 years ago. Avg 450-1000/ load sitting at 2 loads a day (some 4-5 some less) As contacted I don’t mind as I’m from neighboring state so can home when down. Third party gets .15 and as not the owner of my truck I do well for my situation getting .25 of total load take avg 4.5k-8 avg (know it’s a range but had a 10k month once with a 20/10 day schedule.

[@spursnation5422]

I've been working for Halliburton for over a year now as a mechanic in texas Permian basin and I'm making serious money , I love the company I work for but it's not for everyone long hrs and your away from home in a dangerous environment ,it's not for everyone but the risk is worth the reward cause no one pays like the oil field

[@jernes5847]

Frachand for Halliburton out in Pecos right here!

[@spursnation5422]

Right on brother!!!

[@DynoHeat]

how much are you making a year?

[@spursnation5422]

At my old job I was putting 40hrs and if I was lucky maybe 2 to 5 hrs ot and my wife was working , the both of us together were bring home close to 80, 000 a year , with this job my wife doesn’t have to work and I’m on pace to make over 100,000 in just one year !!!! I hope that answers your question

[@DynoHeat]

yes sir it does im also in the permian basin i got my degree in diesel technology at midland college, but i was sucked into the oilfield right before i graduated i still recieved my associates degree while i was working and well i been debating whether or not to be a mechanic. Ive slowly climbed up the latter and im currently a shop foreman and i should be on track to make a little over 100k aswell.

[@abramlionel4990]

Gonna do it soon got a babygirl on the way with my wife don’t really want to do it cause ima miss out on stuff but i got to work for em both to give em the best😌

[@josecoronado3966]

Jay thanks for the heads up, I am going to training for Halliburton next week. Anyone looking Halliburton is doing alot of hiring so take advantage and like Jay said put money to the side you can be one laid off after a few years. I got laid off after 12 years in the manufacturing side of the oil field business and I wish I would have had someone like Jay giving great advice about putting money to the side.

[@eellumi]

Help me get into it

[@josecoronado3966]

@@eellumi Right now there are lots of companies hiring in the west Texas area. Just look up oilfield jobs and most companies will train you so don’t worry about not having experience

[@vandango5439]

I endured the Bakken for 3 winter's. Now heading for TX in two weeks. Odessa. Being a California native, one has to seek outside means of livelihood- cuz there is nothing here really

[@dickhearne]

VaN DaNgo welcome to the Permian Basin!

[@Bloodeagle-so7bq]

I live in Colorado now, I havnt had a day off in 3 months but I'm home every night. I bring in about 8k a month nothing super spectacular but I'm happy with it. I live in a 4 bedroom house HUGE backyard and only pay $2000 a month. So it's a lil more expensive but it's not that bad. So what you say Is true but your numbers aren't right, atleast not anymore. Colorado is booming now, I'm flowback lead I'm literally getting paid to watch Utube right now.

[@chocococo6819]

Lance White doing what

[@Bloodeagle-so7bq]

choco coco I do flowback, my company does everything from frac support, to drillout, to well testing, to production. I mainly am drillout/well testing.

[@shreqboi1]

So.... Can you get me a job?! Lol

[@chiriviscospower]

Lance White Is your company hiring? 23. CDL A with Hazmat.

[@rokkero564]

What company do you work for and where in Colorado? I live here too and looking to get a job in the field

[@stevepeppers560]

Went to work for the big red devil in 2012. Job paid 12.90 an hour. We usually worked 110 to 125 hours. 29 gone and 13 home. My off days paid 9 hours per day 6 days per week. They flew us from south miss. To midland and provided a man camp room. Many months we stayed out and slept in the trucks most of the month. Some had air and many did not. You are but a piece of machinery to the company. Most of us made about 80k per year. Big red pays less than most others but they absorb travel and room cost. Coveralls and boots too. Great job for the young and single. I needed and was grateful for the work due to the 08 bubble bust. Great experience to see the deserts of new Mexico and Texas.

[@fernandorivas7145]

Can you help me with a job

[@5516dk]

nice reminders for ANY young, heading for new job ,new location. Bring maturity and self discipline, little else needed. Work required. Roommates need to buy shampoo, clean and shower, and be considerate of others. Or die painfully.

[@jacobmontana1043]

Here in Texas as long as you can handle the heat in fr clothing in the summer time and have common sense you gonna be alright

[@FantasyFilms100]

Wow just found this guy. Love his information from experience! Very helpful and knowledgeable! Thanks for the insight!!

[@251Trioxin]

Best advice I was given was have thick skin, a long fuse, and don’t take things personally. It’s a rough lifestyle but financially worth it💪

[@richardbarrera2573]

thanks for the info.. i'm 45.. worked for my self all my life, worked on diesels, cat hydrualics, etc.. am I too old for this?

[@JayFlatOut]

Not at all

[@richardbarrera2573]

@@JayFlatOut thanks.. see you in the field maybe..

[@rodleypumpkins4174]

My company had a division in Texas. Texas isn’t appealing either because they have they’re own extreme weather most aren’t used to. North Dakota paid more because the Bakken was blowing up with ALOT of real-estate to be used specially with directional drilling and coil. Texas is an old field with a million old wells. Pull a trailer down a lot of companies have spots. There is literally companies who will winterize your camper and as long as you keep some water going a bit we never had issues. I did my time in watford city, tioga, wild rose. The absolute cheapest way to work in the oil field in North Dakota is working for a company who has housing like drill rigs. Anymore companies got smart you get housing paid for you make less an hour.

[@JosephHeartsu]

Are there still jobs in Texas? I'm really interested in going there and working and making great money but all this talk about great money has me worried it's rare or just smoke blowing

[@adamprentice9768]

I'm working for a drilling company in new town. In the boom they were paying a lot more but starting out as a roughneck now says you aren't going to make much more then $6000 or a month after taxes. It's still good pay but you need to put in a couple years of work to make much more. Drillers and tool pushers make less than 150k a year. Just don't want people to think they r going to walk into a 200k a year job.

[@Tacosalot]

Fuck I was clearing 5600 on a 2 week hitch as a leasehand lol at 35% income tax...in canada

[@HR529]

colbtron where? What experience do I need to have to work where you were wo?

[@HR529]

Where do I need to start. I drove from Boise ID with the idea that here in Midland TX is thousands of jobs. I can’t even find a camping spot, lol. Please advise! I would really appreciate any information!

[@Tacosalot]

@@HR529 all you need is h2s course and first aid level c.....I'm in Canada ....Alberta is where it's at

[@dahleigh2964]

I need info Bro

[@southphillyexplorer]

Lost all my family in the past few years. Got no home or family left. Doing shit job to shit job. From Philadelphia. Want to start a new life as a single young man. Got no experience with this but would appreciate if anyone could help me and point me in the right direction with this.

[@j.r.flores8523]

I would like some information about a company you would recommend to drive a semi truck, housing, rate per hour and benefits. Thx for sharing your experience

[@seanybigz2514]

This guy was extremely correct on every point I worked in the oil field in Midland as a diesel refueler on frac sites

[@David-ll8bt]

110 dollars a gallon? Never saw that. I did see 110 a barrel.

[@MLCurry]

Deacon right can you imagine the pay rates tho haha

[@rcmadness13]

Dudes soft as dick

[@mroberts7519]

EbkTillTheDay Lol soft as dick?

[@jessegriffith3215]

Actually the highest oil has ever hit was $136/bbl but nice try

[@jakewelsh1002]

Alvisworld WTF?? When was it $200 bbl.? Highest it’s ever been was June 08 when it was $141 and some change

[@surffish386]

Lol 12 hour shifts!!! Bro what have i been doing ive been lumping out 53' semi in 0° warehouse onto pallets from 4am-7pm 6 days a week for like $1000 a week if i got lucky. What have i been doing man i hate florida

[@jasonwoods694]

Where did you sign up online? I'm looking to find a good entry level job. Applied to 3 so far but haven't heard anything yet. Stellar resume and everything for a corporate job so idk.

[@JayFlatOut]

Corporate positions are a lot harder to get then field positions

[@jasonwoods694]

Jay Flat Out makes sense but I was trying to get just my foot in the door with a field job.

[@babybullsmith001]

Jay, I am a ex-marine (60 yrs young) would they hire me due to my age? When I was asked to work at the golf course (free golf all over, plus 50% off food) and I was told by the asst golf pro that I was out working 1 Mexican and 2 college kids. I love to work

[@natemurray3301]

I head out June 17th. Thanks for the advice man! Going to Nabors.

[@luisgasolis3716]

How did it go?

[@tristanlewton7592]

I worked for nabors

[@mikeformisano764]

How's it going

[@CommissionerGraham]

He's not responding because there's no wifi. Lmao.

[@enriquevasquez9745]

How was it

[@insaner1stang]

Damn good video man every word was so true, best thing to do is go there single. Have your company put your money away in two different accounts or bank accounts. You can make so much money just be wise, I was that dip shit from Bakersfield ca getting work in Wyoming, NOrthTheFuckinKota, Texas and Oklahoma and I could have had allot but being that I joined the fields after a divorce I felt like I was invincible and just blown money on trips and shit. Save you money and invest in something like business. I sure miss that lifestyle of being on the road but I’m a married man living back in my hometown married, I might not have that money anymore but it was a damn good experience I’ll never forget. Good video bro

[@toddhefer5809]

I like the truth you said about them girls lol

[@JayFlatOut]

+Todd Hefer hahah that shit is real bud

[@Barrel-Scraper69]

Yes... You will get all the wrong girls, nothing but gold digging sluts

[@charleszack1329]

Tell me about it man.

[@princecharming7197]

That's funny that reminds me of how my brother ripped of a hooker for a fuck lmao and he was trying hard to ditch her after that she was like his living nightmare and she was expecting her money how haunting for him lmao

[@michaell8957]

Logan So true.

[@albertogomez7080]

I will be going to work as a hydrostatic bop tester in a few weeks I'm really looking forward to it the money is awesome and only a few hours from home see how it goes

[@rhotel06]

With no experience, can you connect me to one of this oil fields job? Appreciated

[@sungjettpretioust7883]

Same here

[@viralclips7905]

Do your own research bud

[@drewdurgin3041]

You aren't going to make it don't bother

[@xanderlambchop2894]

Yo New Town, ND that’s whats Up I lived there for 5 years before the oil went down now I’m in west Texas on a rig

[@SethMasseyMusic]

Fellow north dakota fracker. Listen to this guy he's telling the truth #whynotminot

[@rosalynmitchell]

Can you live in a home off of the camp are there houses near the camp that people can rent or you have to stay close near the camp?

[@linkscape1957]

Rule 1: Don't buy a 70k Oilfield badass truck that isn't worth shit in 10 years after you paid 150k plus for it. Rule 2: Don't waste your money on Food. Buy Groceries and budget. Rule 3: The roads are dangerous especially in the winter. Watch weather reports. The fog can be worse than you can imagine with literally 10ft visibility in front of your vehicle. I've been in white outs that went from clear skies to driving 5 mph with my door open to make sure i was in my lane within 5 minutes. Lots of idiot drivers. 4) Nobody is cockier and more full of shit than a Roughneck. Contrary to rumors, water haulers have the highest IQ because we like to get paid to watch everyone else work 😂. Haha. 5) If you are going to work on a rig, do drilling not workover. Workover is a lot more work and you have to be a team unit with your crew. Which means, if you get paired with an asshole crew, which a lot of them are, you are either going to sing their praises, kiss their ass, shit when they shit, drink when they drink, work 100 hour weeks while they party like idiots...and they run their mouths all day long. I mean, that's just the oilfield though. Best hope you get a good crew that isn't going to get you killed and teaches you something... Drilling rigs are 2 weeks on and 2 off so you can still have somewhat of a life which is important. Lastly, put a plan in place to work your way out of the oilfield. You can become a slave to this place.

[@steventwiddy3402]

My dad were stationed at Grand Forks Air Force Base, and he said he seen it 80 Below Zero windchill up there in the winter and that’s not really all that uncommon. It’s a miserable damn place in the winter.

[@totalpublicexposuret.v.cha2874]

I really appreciate your honesty thanks for the information.

[@johndavis9487]

What kind of drug test to most oil companies use? Urine, saliva, hair, blood? Is marijuana use tolerated in this industry?

[@michaell8957]

8:39-10:03 You was speaking facts. Hate 2 break it to you. But 'close to all' are. 'Gold diggers' Facts. 💯

[@BrandonCockridge18]

I broke out on a extreme drilling rig. It was a top drive super single tong rig. I miss this work every day. You don’t know what real work is until you come out from TD sideways using tongs! Shout out to all my fellow roughnecks! Good job on the video man! 💪🏼👊🏼🤙🏼

[@jonathanpierce3829]

I was a Roustabout/Roughneck for around 7 year's it's a tough job for sure I worked from Houston to New Orleans up to Mississippi and Oklahoma...all I can say is have your shit together if your s greenhorn..

[@kenzboard]

as in?

[@jacobbonner6760]

Walmart stockers make 11 where I live

[@korbinianbavaria4473]

Is this all still true today for a single guy right now trying to get in?

[@b.bailey6979]

I’m going up to ND next week

[@jonno.alexander]

I'm single and unmarried, but 32. Looking into putting in time for this kind of work for a couple years post-pandemic to get on my feet. Serious question, would I be starting too old? I'm in good shape but how young is young? Are they really just looking for high schoolers?

[@jslack8973]

Smart guy with great advice.

[@gal6537]

That’s so true, a lot of guys I’ve worked with always have their “girl” back home. Tbh don’t focus on that especially if you’re young. You can make a lot of freaking money in the oilfield with no damn skills and experience. Just SAVE SAVE SAVE. Be patient and then your time will come when you can spend responsibly

[@lucerolozoya2326]

hey im very interested in going into the oil field jobs i just need some help getting into it what can i do to start with to get a job on that either in north dakota or texas no matter where i just need to get into this job to buy a house for the family, thanks for all the info man"

[@isaiahgiovanni2012]

Lucero Lozoya any luck in this past year ?

[@Nemo_IRL]

You think location don't matter until then temps drop to subzero.

[@melodyadelaide]

Any advice for a woman looking to go working in an oilfield? It seems like this video suggested that its only for guys?

[@DrGand]

My buddy has been up in Williston for 7 years now. I'm from south Florida and just visited him for a week to get a layout of the area, and am heavily considering moving up there in the next 6 months. I'm a Land Surveyor by trade down here, but would like to get out of the surveying industry and into something more oilfield related when I do move. With zero experience in oil, is there enough labor-intensive work I could do while learning more skilled-intensive work at the same time?

[@zerog8369]

Glenn Conner there is youll be working as a hand ,unless you drive a truck

[@belindaa9971]

My boyfriend just started in williston omg he said it s hard

[@greasyroughneck4780]

You could go service rigging I'd recommend a straight rig instead of a slant rough necking on the ground is definitely a great way to get some experience, learn all the different danger zones and build stamina. And, if there was a serious incident it would hurt a companies bottom line. They have to bid on contracts and the number of incidents and the severity of them has a very big impact on whether or not they get the contract.

[@Miami1991]

I'm from plantation in South Florida and I'm a land surveyor trying to get to the oil fields . Do you know what companies are looking for people out there ?

[@greasyroughneck4780]

crooklynsince1983 every companies always hiring. The turnover rate is high young fellas coming out of school nowadays are real soft.

[@Opie778]

Found this very insightful. I'm looking into the oil rig, tow boats, & crab boats. Basically wanting to work my ass off & make bank.

[@bigzachful]

Opie778 Any Luck?

[@Speedy-ms6ck]

If I was too take a job like this, it would be to pay off loans and save. But then again I'm 54 retired Veteran 🇺🇸 so my mature thinking is going to be different than a young man 🤔 peace out!

[@rocnnrollbus]

Ernest Valdez me too dude. Retired military here too currently up in the Bakken in North Dakota driving a bus for a large energy services company but about to start a job as a truck mechanic for a local trucking company in a few weeks. The hours..and the pay..are INSANE.

[@edlabar2856]

Ernest Valdez I'm thinking about making the leap from military to driving truck at our age (I'm 53). I like change and looking for a new challenge. You?

[@Offsure]

I'm also a Veteran. Which branch?

[@dominicmartinez9658]

This information was very helpful and you did a great job of explaining the pros and cons ! Continue to make videos bro you got talent

[@Murkee813]

Do the man camps have gyms or at least some kind of weights?

[@nataliemiles6878]

Murkee813 most guys take their own

[@bulkfuel1]

Nope. They let you sleep, eat, and wash there. That's it. Everything else is up to you. Some things that they don't tell you are that you can't drink or have any visitors in the camp ever.

[@1Blantdaddy]

Yes most man camps that are target logistics have weight rooms, theater rooms, cafeteria with 3 meals a day.

[@dallaselgin2636]

@@1Blantdaddy shit not here. I got bunk beds in a fema trailer.

[@DigitalWildcatters]

If they're legit man camps by a third party service they'll usually have a gym. I recommend getting some TRX straps then you can get a workout anywhere.

[@billestep6804]

If you were in the military. Oilfield patch living is the same experience. Only food and basic needs are 100x mark up

[@JayFlatOut]

And so is pay haha. I make more in 3 days then I did in 2 weeks in the military.

[@billestep6804]

Jay Flat Out yea they pay more than the army but living conditions are similar.

[@adrianarambula6595]

If I had to take a guess, you were an MWD hand

[@JayFlatOut]

Nope don’t know what that is

[@chrishicks1859]

Or Movies while drilling

[@lorenzobautista5636]

@@chrishicks1859 lol hell yea

[@jamesmalley7586]

Good video with good advice. I'm personally going to move my family over here but I own a business that makes more than I do and it will actually reduce my cost of living. Don't move a family unless you have a SOLID backup plan

[@3gunAMax]

Interesting topic! Thanks

[@JayFlatOut]

+ambluemax thank you!

[@firstgendres]

Thanks man. Great advice. I'm an up n coming welder and this video helped me out on how to think about certain situations

[@girlsdrive2chernobyl355]

Bruh, have you even been too the Bakken lately? Rents cheap now, Walmart doesn't pay$21/hr anymore, haven't for a few years..... your info be outdated dude........

[@JayFlatOut]

No Bruh haven’t been recently. I think this video is quite clearly representative of when oil is above $75 per barrel.

[@adamkue9658]

Girlsdrive2 Chernobyl His information is like super outdated lol. Like 2007..

[@enriqueregalado4450]

odessa tx my dude

[@0727Mtl]

Girlsdrive2 Chernobyl to

[@xo2308]

enrique regalado help a brother out. I’m about to finish my cdl school and would like to go straight to the oil fields. Can you point me in the right direction or company names I could look up? Thanks in advance

[@Blackhole3192]

Best advice to anyone out there. You hit the nail on the head man. A very humble and modest delivery of information as well 🤙🏻

[@codyhuntsman2344]

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[@codyhuntsman2344]

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[@codyhuntsman2344]

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[@codyhuntsman2344]

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[@305trini8]

What jobs are hiring currently entry level

[@adrianaguilar7017]

Israel Straker-gooden I would like to know aswell

[@bullishrecords3554]

Entry level best ones to start out and definitely get in is water transfer or fueling, its alot of hours and money and definitely an entry thats always open

[@jrlee4961]

Im 20 yrs old with no experiance, and ive been thinking abput getting into the Oil Fields. With no experiance, what would be the best area for me to look into.

[@adriantorres8133]

jr lee roustabout crew

[@Allmotorzl1]

Can you go more into detail about loosing your hands and fingers lol? Thats one mistake i dont want to make!

[@JayFlatOut]

Haha yeah I'll put together another video on the oilfield. Didn't know how well this one was going to do.

[@Nomega92]

You could easily lose finger or toes due to the cold up there. Not even doing anything dangerous or really working :o

[@emanuelibarra5391]

Platinum lmao I know exactly what you talking about

[@wyoancap1900]

Oil is back in Wyoming and I am going back to the field. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ As someone who worked in the field for a long time I can say this is solid advice.

[@eddiepayne9431]

The state of North dakota Jack the price of Liveing up do to the oil boom when they found oil.where Texas is not like that

[@stitch684]

Eddie Payne Uhhh, the COL has skyrocketed in Midland. Everybody’s trying to get a piece of the boom...

[@lorenzobautista5636]

The hell they didn't