Information Discussion for Gate Guards

[mdbass]

Thought I'd start a new topic for Gate Guards to use for comments. Like the moderator suggested-keep technical stuff, recipes, mechanical, etc. where they belong. Lets hear from everyone sucking down that caliche dust.

[ChaosAgent]

jimmyfred wrote:

ChaosAgent wrote:

Leathercrafter wrote:


because of intolerable circumstances.

Can you elaborate?

............(1)Low pay , i.e. $125 a day , (2)Slow or no timely service of gens , fresh water fills and sewer service by gate guard service personnel , (3)Overloading\workload of a single gate guard by GG company with 2 or 3 rigs using a single gate and NO Additional compensation for their additional work load . Lack of basic respect shown by management personnel\service personnel towards gate guards and their particular needs ! (4)Any combination of all of the above ! , jf

Well, after 3 rigs with GGS, that certainly hasn't been our experience. Jamie and all the support people have always been very responsive to anything we need.

As far as the "low pay", LOMA told us in April they were no longer paying $150, just $125 for all new hires. And from talking to other gate guards we know, it seems like the higher the pay, the lower the service and support.

[jimmyfred]

ChaosAgent wrote:

Leathercrafter wrote:


because of intolerable circumstances.

Can you elaborate?

............(1)Low pay , i.e. $125 a day , (2)Slow or no timely service of gens , fresh water fills and sewer service by gate guard service personnel , (3)Overloading\workload of a single gate guard by GG company with 2 or 3 rigs using a single gate and NO Additional compensation for their additional work load . Lack of basic respect shown by management personnel\service personnel towards gate guards and their particular needs ! (4)Any combination of all of the above ! , jf

[Leathercrafter]

ChaosAgent wrote:


Can you elaborate?

Sorry, it's not politically correct for me to do so.

[ChaosAgent]

Leathercrafter wrote:


because of intolerable circumstances.

Can you elaborate?

[Irish_01]

Seems to be a lot of "code speak" regarding Gate Guard Companies. Looking to start around August and a more clear picture would be helpful.

[Leathercrafter]

The Texan wrote:
Any one looking for a job, call Gate Guard Services at 361-949-6992 and talk to Patty. They are down about 4 gate guards today, because they took over gates that another company lost....

They're short, too, because they have gate guards leaving them because of intolerable circumstances.

[mdbass]

The Texan wrote:
Any one looking for a job, call Gate Guard Services at 361-949-6992 and talk to Patty. They are down about 4 gate guards today, because they took over gates that another company lost....

Hmmmmm-who lost the gates LOL!

[abusman40]

mdbass wrote:
I have hesitated to update everyone; since we still have not found a mechanic and gotten a definitive answer as to what exactly is wrong with our motorhome's engine. Today we traveled to Dilley to visit a shop that has agreed to work on it. That in itself is a step forward as most mechanics tell us they are at least a week or more out from starting on it. Are you listening out there?? If I was younger and had a little start up money, I'd be looking at doing diesel repair down here. More specifically, I'd get a mobile business going. And don't even get me started on RV repair in these parts. What really got me going was the lack of and cost of hotel rooms in the Eagle Ford shale. And they are building more; mucho mas! We may be out of the motorhome for a day or two during repairs and we checked out some rooms. We're not talking the Waldorf here folks-but the average room is going for over $125 or more. I say all this so if you're faced with a similar situation, be ready for a TOUGH time and difficulty in getting anything done. We are hoping a mechanic shows up tomorrow and we can determine why the engine won't turn. I'll update when I know more.

Mark,
Didn't realize your still having problems. I got a guy that Freight liner recommended:
Cedric Johnson
830-322-8187
He is out of Carrizo Springs, he fixed a hydrolick leak for me and as well as help a big rig driver that broke down at my gate.
Also try giving Russell Williams a call 281-536-7242, he is mobile out of Dilley.

[The_Texan]

Any one looking for a job, call Gate Guard Services at 361-949-6992 and talk to Patty. They are down about 4 gate guards today, because they took over gates that another company lost....

[mdbass]

I have hesitated to update everyone; since we still have not found a mechanic and gotten a definitive answer as to what exactly is wrong with our motorhome's engine. Today we traveled to Dilley to visit a shop that has agreed to work on it. That in itself is a step forward as most mechanics tell us they are at least a week or more out from starting on it. Are you listening out there?? If I was younger and had a little start up money, I'd be looking at doing diesel repair down here. More specifically, I'd get a mobile business going. And don't even get me started on RV repair in these parts. What really got me going was the lack of and cost of hotel rooms in the Eagle Ford shale. And they are building more; mucho mas! We may be out of the motorhome for a day or two during repairs and we checked out some rooms. We're not talking the Waldorf here folks-but the average room is going for over $125 or more. I say all this so if you're faced with a similar situation, be ready for a TOUGH time and difficulty in getting anything done. We are hoping a mechanic shows up tomorrow and we can determine why the engine won't turn. I'll update when I know more.

[abusman40]

The Texan wrote:

abusman40 wrote:

Blondie Girl wrote:
As gate guards, we are all at gates on a private property, but we are required to have a Security license and there are state officials that come around and check this.
How do you explain that no license is needed?

Your working for a Energy co. via a middle man and not a property owner.

I would have that "in writing" on a state letterhead, with a authorized signature, before I started. My understanding is just the opposite and the reason Ranchers use the "middleman", because if they employ you directly as a gate guard, they must be a state certified security company. Just sayin, CYA, before you jump......

Thats right the offer comes from a co. certified.

[The_Texan]

abusman40 wrote:

Blondie Girl wrote:
As gate guards, we are all at gates on a private property, but we are required to have a Security license and there are state officials that come around and check this.
How do you explain that no license is needed?

Your working for a Energy co. via a middle man and not a property owner.

I would have that "in writing" on a state letterhead, with a authorized signature, before I started. My understanding is just the opposite and the reason Ranchers use the "middleman", because if they employ you directly as a gate guard, they must be a state certified security company. Just sayin, CYA, before you jump......

[abusman40]

No license is needed if working on private property.I guess I am missing something here. We are on "private" property, owned by Pioneer and we are required by law to have a license and be shown on a company rooster. What is your definition of "private" property..:?

Your not on a private ranch property.

[abusman40]

Blondie Girl wrote:
As gate guards, we are all at gates on a private property, but we are required to have a Security license and there are state officials that come around and check this.
How do you explain that no license is needed?

Your working for a Energy co. via a middle man and not a property owner.

[Blondie_Girl]

As gate guards, we are all at gates on a private property, but we are required to have a Security license and there are state officials that come around and check this.
How do you explain that no license is needed?