Information Discussion for Gate Guards

Pet policy varies from energy company to energy company. Several say NO dogs on company lease, but seldom enforce it. However if they want to, or any of the company men working that lease want to, then you are gone. Most are silent on the subject. We have always had dogs and never had a problem.

You may be required to sign some sort of contract with the GG company that says 1) no firearms allowed in your RV or vehicle 2) No alcohol or narcotics allowed in your RV or vehicle 3) No pets allowed 4) No long term guest allowed, while RV or vehicle is parked on energy company lease. Again, even if your company requires this contract, you will probably never see any of them enforced, unless you flaunt the prohibited item. Some energy companies do have roving security teams that may show up at your RV unannounced and request to do a search. Happened to us twice in 7 years and both times I respectfully declined without their obtaining a court ordered search warrant. Just remember that is your home, it has wheels and the GG company you work for will reassign you if the energy company ask that you be replaced under that scenario.

New RV owner (class A Winnebago 34') hoping that gate guarding in the Marcellus shale region will be my future. I have read the first few and the last few pages of this discussion, as well as using the search function. I have not come across this subject, so apologize if I've missed it. I have a couple questions.
Do any of you have pets? I have 2 full size dogs and they are for protection as well as companionship. They are lab/sheepdog mix so not considered aggressive breeds. What is the policy regarding dogs on the well site? Anyone have any contacts with companies that may be hiring in PA? Looking forward to your replies, or PM me if more appropriate. Thanks,
mOm

We have been on the same gate now 8 months. We are just off the paved road so very little dust. We have seen no snakes, but there is a huge hog in the neighborhood, hasn't bothered us yet. We love love love this job, however, will not work another summer in southern Texas! We have friends that work a gate not too far away, so that helps with the boredom and helps to have someone to go shopping with.

We are headed back in another 2 months for our 9th and final season in the patch. In a way looking forward to it, but also in a way saying what the h.. are we doing this for at our age....:) I guess it boils down to the money is very good for a retirement supplement.

Thanks to all who've posted in this thread. As one who is interested in this kind of job, I applaud you all for taking the time to post your experiences good and bad!

So a pat on the back for you I say, along with a heartfelt thank you. When I decide the time is right to get in to this for me, I'll have you all to thank for giving me the knowledge to know what the heck I'm doing. LOL.

Continued good fortunes to all!

Thetravelingcooler

My company Lone Star Homeland Security will hire single gate guards under one of two conditions. One being that its a pipe line gate that's only run 12 hrs per day or two you become a W2 employee and work 7 days on 7 days off.

Jason

Having been in the field since 2007, I will give an answer, but probably not the one you want to hear. Yes, there are companies that hire singles, in fact over time, most will. The thing is that single gates are few and far between and no one knows from one day to the next when one will come available. The company we are with had multiple single gates last winter, but none now. The only thing you can do is call each and every company that you want to work for and tell them that you are available for a single gate.

Please do NOT think you are a super person and can work a busy 24 hour gate by yourself, because it will not be possible longer than a couple of days....Have seen this happen on more than one occasion and the end result is the person leaving and most never returning.

Also suggest you join Andy's My Old RV forum , which is dedicated to the gate guard industry and the guards themselves.

rockwell_g wrote:
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Can anyone tell me of a company
that hire:
Single Gate Guards? In Texas?

If you are a single gate guard and
would like to share any additional
information, I'd appreciate it-

Thank you
Geneva

I would be interested in the same info.
Thanks

**I sure hope this message
is part of the Sticky" & not closed-

Can anyone tell me of a company
that hire:
Single Gate Guards? In Texas?

If you are a single gate guard and
would like to share any additional
information, I'd appreciate it-

Thank you
Geneva

Sounds like a plan to me. I am sure there will be lots of people interested. We are gate guards, have been since Sept 2010. Only thing is we come back home in the summer months.