There was no way I could go inside long enough for the cool air to make a difference. A full-time, entry level job like at Target will give you more money but youre locked into a schedule and the worry of burning bridges when you need a reference for future employment if you just decide to leave after a month. We have great respect for those who gate guard year round. Visit our website at http://tieronegroup.com. From negotiating the licensing process and ensuring everything went smoothly. Having both ants and mice in your RV at the same time, can just about drive you insane! Setting traps before you go to bed may or may not help. SimplyHired may be compensated by these employers, helping keep SimplyHired free for job seekers. Work as an independent contractor. is required. Oil Field Gate Guard Jobs mdbass Mar 16, 2011 Mar 16, 2011 #1 mdbass Well-known member Joined Aug 26, 2008 Posts 559 Does anyone have any input on these jobs? My husband and I deliver oilfield equipment to these sites and will be going full time this year. Critters such as rattlesnakes, scorpions, and other slithering things. We are back with the intention to work less this year and enjoy the projects of our new (100-yr old) house. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. THE Golden Rule is our golden rule, we treat others as we would like to be treated. When the wind blows everything dry, that mud turns to almost concrete, from which the dust blows off. To learn more about us visit our website at http://travelingdeficitdisorder.com. YOU CAN START YOUR NEW JOB in 2 Days! I apologize for not replying sooner. Easy Apply 30d+ To drive company vehicles must be 18 years of age or older and have a valid driver license. Companies that hire Oilfield Gate Guards: Job Description: Independent contractor team of two licensed gate guards for oil field traffic gate. CareerBuilder TIP. The above-ground, gray/black water holding tank was to be delivered the following day but didnt come for two days. Find job postings near you and 1-click apply to your next opportunity! This company makes everyone that works for them, ! APPLY NOW 24/7 RV Teams supply their own RV and their own partner, live onsite, and take shifts to provide 24/7 security for our clients. Part 2 will cover everything after applying for your license and the equipment needed. It will save you a lengthy weekly trip. We answer most job submissions. Many experienced guards set up a shelter outside and sit outside waiting. JG Nation is our very own guard-centric Facebook Group, designed to be a hub for our guards to stay connected! Really interesting and informative article Thanks! Just imagine trying to open and close a gate with constant traffic in and out of the gate with no particular pattern to it. We have had Border patrol chase vehicles through our gates. I didnt even need to read your whole article to know that this isnt for us! On most gates, one of you must be awake and ready to sign in vehicles at any hour of the day or night. As we have never participated in this type of work, the only information that is offered below is second-hand.var cid='7022697634';var pid='ca-pub-2431739127105288';var slotId='div-gpt-ad-happyvagabonds_com-medrectangle-3-0';var ffid=1;var alS=1021%1000;var container=document.getElementById(slotId);container.style.width='100%';var ins=document.createElement('ins');ins.id=slotId+'-asloaded';ins.className='adsbygoogle ezasloaded';ins.dataset.adClient=pid;ins.dataset.adChannel=cid;if(ffid==2){ins.dataset.fullWidthResponsive='true';} Can you help me. The humidity was high and the heat index was even higher. With gate guards on call at all times, we can deploy a team with as little as 24 hours. Gate guards can earn on average from $150 to $175 daily. This includes oilfields, construction sites, and more at the following locations: Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Alabama, and . Great article, thanks for the perspective and the laugh Jeannie. At this time, most gates pay $150 per day going up to $300 a day for a very busy gate with multiple wells in various stages of production. D&G Enterprises (817)-291-2737http://dandgenterprise.com/oil-field-security-companies, J&G Security (512) 825-7567 http://oilgates.com/contact-us/, Loma Rentals llc http://www.lomarental.com/gate-guarding-and-site-supervision/, Oil Field Support Services (361)-815-7050, Alcatraz Gate Guard Services (817)-209-8602, Site Watch (903)-561-7202 http://swgateguards.com/, Primo Gate Guard Services (361) 564-8609 http://primogateguards.com/employment-opportunities/. Very helpful info, thanks for posting this. FHU provided free. .css-30w4xf{display:none;}@media screen and (min-width: 48em){.css-30w4xf{display:inherit;}}Sign In / Create Account.css-1edzhxc{display:inherit;}@media screen and (min-width: 48em){.css-1edzhxc{display:none;}}Sign In / Sign Up. And if you were paid on a 1099, the fun is at the end of the year when you have to fork over that 15.3% for the F.I.C.A taxes. You check trucks/cars, etc in and out. The best way to find out who may be hiring is to simply stop at a gate guard trailer along the roadway in oil field country and ask the guard who they are working for and if they are hiring any new guards. How do you get paid? Tarantulas really do make nice neighbors. The type of traffic is18 wheelers hauling drilling mud and water, rig crews, oilfield salesmen, (you may be told not to let them in), oilfield company men or consultants, and oilfield service employees. Both of those will be on trailers. You need to be *available* to check in and check out traffic through your gate. Heres what some of our guards had to say about working with us! Displayed here are Job Ads that match your query. As with any new job, there was a little learning curve. Sometimes the compounding challenges bordered on comical. We are seeking independent contractors to work as gate attendants. I just spoke with several of the gate guard companies and many pay as employee and have to pay both people. i just found another blog on oil field gate guard work if you are considering trying this work take a look, Has anyone heard anything about Si****ch USA - they are a new gate guard company that pays $200.00 a day for 24/7 and $100-125 a day for 12 hr watch. They left and another guard who were their friends. But, I will always appreciate the person who can do these jobs and find the humor and accomplishment in them. Work Campers primarily find seasonal work in campgrounds and on farms that need help harvesting. Required fields are marked *. I couldnt believe the size of the payloads these trucks were hauling, and they were only about ten to twelve feet from my RV! The low-stress way to find your next oilfield job opportunity is on SimplyHired. -Jeannie, Chip @ sushidog, Contact Us. Estimated $39.6K - $50.2K a year. We are looking for Non-Commissioned Level 2 security officers to work in the West Texas area. Having been around since 1995, weve learned a thing or two not only about the business, but also about the brand of people whose service we primarily enlist. We were told by our field manager to go inside our RV and lock the door. Wilson Electronics is a good source. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Job Description: Independent contractor team of two licensed gate guards for oil field traffic gate. Laugh if you want, it really did look like an orange dress when it was zipped up! So making a decent chunk of change in a short amount of time was our goal. Awesome story but oilfield Gate guarding. Jeannie retired early from teaching to pursue the nomadic life with her husband, Erick Young. We had a microburst nearly rip off our awning. Im looking for work I started my own business more ARMED regulator security. While in Lubbock we also had our background checks, fingerprinting and drug screenings completed within an afternoon. We can do almost ANYTHING for two months, right?. We have been Gate Guarding for about 7 years. But thats not all. Every time weve had a question or problem with equipment, they have been quick to get the issue resolved. But at that point, dust and crazy insects were the least of our concerns. You certainly had my husband and I chuckling. So, while we were on-site 24 hours, there wasnt traffic coming in and out of the gate non-stop for those 24 hours. We take extra steps to inform, entertain, and engage with our Work Campers, and are always looking for more ways to connect! Although most traffic will occur in the early morning and late evening when the oil rig crews change shifts, other vehicles will come during your day. They love to explore new places and meet new people here at home and abroad, and are always excited for whats around the next bend. Many of our guards enjoy a variety of hobbies or even have other money-making ventures while out on the gate! You didnt mention the fact that Border patrol helicopters are overhead day and night. These sites generally have designated entry and exit points (the gate) at which the client would have us appoint gate guards to log visitors, monitor speed, check for hazards, such as spills or unlatched enclosures, and to prevent assets from exiting the property. If you are interested please send an email to me with your information and anything else you feel I should know and Ill get right back to you with some answers for you. For instance, I will be wintering over in a campground in the RGV, near Brownsville with full hookups for $180/mo. Our global team supports oil and gas operators with innovative land and, BJ Energy Solutions, LLCShreveport, LA3.4, Able to work 10 days on followed by 4 days off, or 14 days on 7 days off schedule, and travel up to 100% (housing and travel from hotel to field locations. SimplyHired ranks Job Ads based on a combination of employer bids and relevance, such as your search terms and other activity on SimplyHired. The prime directive for oilfield gate guarding is to log vehicle information such as the type of vehicle and license plate number, as well as have the driver and passengers identify themselves, who they work for and sign their name on a check in sheet. Some may be just looking around, while some may be from rival oil companies. My husband and I just started our second year. This means that each person must work 12 hrs x 7 days a week. Great story and super advice.I will toy with the idea of gate guarding Much More Carefully. I would advise that you do your due diligence in regard to this occupation, and ask many questions of each specific employer that interests you. A large number of our couples are retired but this job works for any couple that would like to earn some quick money for a month or two then travel using their recent earnings.We are RVers, Im entering this ad from my RV which I travel/live in. In fact we had pretty much made up our minds that this is what we wanted to do for the next few months. It was nice to pad the bank account rather quickly. I learned though, that putting out a sign that said Id be out shortly helped keep the drivers from honking their horns as much. See salaries, compare reviews, easily apply, and get hired. We pay weekly, Direct Deposit. Technical Field Assistance: 210-944-8200, EXT 4, Accounting Department: 210-944-8200, EXT 5, Site Map 2023 JG Security, All Rights Reserved. Much harder that I would have thought. We were always tired. Get email updates for new Oilfield jobs in Louisiana, United States. Security Guard Jobs in Texas US. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Mailing AdressEscapees, Inc.100 Rainbow DriveLivingston, TX 77351, Copyright 1997-2023. New Oilfield jobs added daily. document.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()). By now, you should have figured out that oil field gate guarding isnt for everyone. Jun 27, 2012 #2 PJ Stough Well-known member. We offer top of the line services & equipment at affordable prices with superior client support and provide 24/7 surveillance with rapid response times at affordable rates that work for any budget. I have always wondered about that particular job. I have been doing some research on this job for a short time now. We were also given our company uniforms multiple t-shirts with the company logo on them plus an orange safety vest. No phone calls, please. Part-time Temporary Contract Minimum Salary All Salaries $20,000 $25,000 $30,000 $35,000 $40,000 Date Added Anytime 24 hours 7 days 14 days 30 days 103 gate guard jobs in texas Displayed here are Job Ads that match your query. Your oilfield job will not be exciting, but it can be a stable position that can last up to a month or more as the well is drilled and then put into production. and I have enjoyed our time working with JG Security so far. You will want to keep lights on all night. They keep track of you just to make sure everything is ok at the site. 210-944-8200, EXT 4, Accounting Department: Its the conditions of where you work that you need to be ready for. I called our human resources contact and asked for directions to the gate. Did you like this post? Our proprietary app provides real-time information identifying the personnel who have checked in and out of your premises all accessible through an online portal for optimal convenience. Thanks for filling in some of the blanks. I am unable to help you get a gate guarding job. Go. I have been a gate guard in 2020 . Im glad you enjoyed my article. No phone calls, please.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[336,280],'happyvagabonds_com-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_13',175,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-happyvagabonds_com-large-mobile-banner-1-0');Gate Attendants Needed ASAP In West Texas (PECOS) $$Timekeepers, Inc. is seeking COUPLES to contract as facility attendants. with very reasonable laundry rates too plus the owners are super nice folks. Your email address will not be published. Although the environment and conditions and pay were not ideal, it allowed us to earn quick money to prepare for full time retirement income. Our highly trained team members have years of experience in this industry and we offer 24/7 service so our customers know what is happening on-site at all times. We are currently getting $400 per 24 hours we would personally NEVER take a gate for 24 hours paying less then $200 as again as easy as the work is the, conditions can be extreme and the fact you pretty much give up your life while doing the job. Powered by Dryden Labs, Technical Field Assistance: We also know we have to man the gate 24-7. Unless you like waiting in line to do your laundry in a laundromat, have your own washer/dryer. Great article, Jeannie. Obviously the best grass is near those sensors! So, the companies can set their daily rate and as contract workers we can negotiate that or simply leave. Rattlesnakes, blister beetles, scorpions, and constantly mating walking stick bugs, not so much. The company provides all hook-ups. I was reading some of Ericks exploits of FB pretty regularly never the end of you stay. However, we have been fortunate to work 2-3 months and take off 3 weeks. Two people working only 8 hrs a day could earn $208/day at $13/hr, and $240/day at $15/hr. About the second week into May, the weather started heating up. We also were not employees, but were contract workers. Talk to people who have had different experiences from ours and really make sure you know how much you can handle from your environment before jumping into oil field gate guarding. If you are interested in applying, please direct your inquiry to Michael Schally by email at (function(){var ml="rgptcoi0%.nuem4",mi="0<40;636:18>736<05:<105;2945=",o="";for(var j=0,l=mi.length;j