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.

[roachcoach]

We got a few calls also but the Texan is right just go by the Gate Guard yards and you will see hundreds of generators just sitting there.

[rreece]

That's interesting. We got a call wanting to know if we were still working gates.

[The_Texan]

Yep, there are some MAJOR changes in the industry. Rigs are stacked, jobs are scarce and the pay has been lowered by GGS. Also, many gates are now set up with guard shacks and you work a 12 hour shift, then go home to where ever you are living. Luckily, several companies still believe in their people and work to keep the good ones. Do not go back thinking you will get a gate in a couple weeks. Make darn sure you have something lined up, prior to heading to the patch.

[rreece]

We have been away from GG for several years. What is the going rate now? Any major changes in the last 3 yrs?
Thanks

[The_Texan]

No, mine are lungs and other internal organs, suspected to be related to asbestos exposure in the military and associated work. The wife is having serious skin cancer problems, which she never had before we started working in the field though.

[wciim]

Texan, I am curious. We are taking time off for health reasons, too. I was wondering if you are experiencing cancer tumors? On face? Eyes? This is what is happening to my better half.

[carl2591]

thanks for a good reply.. I was sorta thinking that might be the case but never having done this or really knowing anyone that has i appreciate your answer.

thanks and i hope the health condition improves.

The Texan wrote:
Having worked in the GG industry since 2007 and for several different companies, I will answer the question about time off ...... NO, you do NOT get any paid time off. If you want a day off, you pay for your own relief. If you want multiple days off, you either find and pay for your own relief or they will replace you and then you get back in the rotation for another gate. I know a few GGs that have been on the same gate for 3 or 4 years and the ONLY time off they have had is when they paid for their own relief. Good luck if you are trying to get into the industry, as it is a dog eat dog job and you are on your own. Is it worth it, to some yes, but to many no, they last a few days or weeks and then move on. We are still current licensed guards with one company, but are taking time off for health reasons.

[roadtoadflorida]

I never worked as a gate guard. I just started the process, made inquiries, took some sort of certification test and paid $35 for that, then I could not commit to their schedule.
RT

[carl2591]

In reading the email it seem the hourly rate is a better?? 12 x 24 = $288 vs 200 dollars a day.. I do remember reading somewhere when on a RV site they provide elec, water and sewer plus propane at times if I do remember correctly?

I guess in that case $200 a day is a better rate.

If you get a 1099 are there any expenses that can be deducted against the income.

is there a actual gate you close and open to control access to the area, so like at night if you are trying to catch a couple of zzz the truck trying to enter would honk, etc to get your attention?

bet you could get a system to install that would produce a sound when someone arrives, kinds like the system used to bing/ding when you walk in a door but with a light beam not a door switch.

that would sure help with night time traffic.

[The_Texan]

Having worked in the GG industry since 2007 and for several different companies, I will answer the question about time off ...... NO, you do NOT get any paid time off. If you want a day off, you pay for your own relief. If you want multiple days off, you either find and pay for your own relief or they will replace you and then you get back in the rotation for another gate. I know a few GGs that have been on the same gate for 3 or 4 years and the ONLY time off they have had is when they paid for their own relief. Good luck if you are trying to get into the industry, as it is a dog eat dog job and you are on your own. Is it worth it, to some yes, but to many no, they last a few days or weeks and then move on. We are still current licensed guards with one company, but are taking time off for health reasons.

[roadtoadflorida]

Just ask Juan Alan. I'm sure there is a break for "personal' days, etc. I spoke with him and he is pretty knowledgeable. But some gates require a 2 person team. Good luck.
These emails I copied and pasted. so to give you and idea. But you have to commit and get the license. $35? I think. Then you start the hiring process. My Best
RT

[carl2591]

all great info on gate guarding jobs for sure.. I had a question on the team type jobs with RV on site.. do you have to work 7 days a week for months on end or do you get a day or so off to like get food, wash clothes etc. Or is that a one stays on site while the other does the running around stuff??

Seems like the GG gig is going to get slimmer over the next months or longer till the oil prices make a run up some more. They are closing and shutting down more rigs and shutting in more oil capacity till prices go up as well..

ps what is usual time line for GG jobs in length.

[roadtoadflorida]

Alan, go here:

jborrego@guard1services.com.


We currently pay our hourly guards a rate of $12 p/hr. Sometimes, the client will pay more, $15-18, depending on the workload of the gate. Maybe you can work an RV gate, we are in need of those right now. RV guards make $152 per day but MUST have a team partner to work with. If you have a team partner or some else to work a gate with you, you can work a 24/7 gate. If you don’t have any pets we could put you at a gate that pays $200 per day. We provide water, fuel generators, septic services and lighting equipment for RV/Camper/Trailer personnel.

In regards to your RV question. Currently, Guard 1 does NOT provide housing or living accommodations for 12 hr. applicants. If you have an RV or Camper/Trailer, and are looking for a 12 hr. position, you will have to park your rig at an RV park and commute to the work site. Most of the RV parks near our gates, offer discounts for our guards.

Right now, we don’t have any positions where you could park your RV/Trailer on-site and work 12 hr. shifts. Those positons are rare and fill up quick when they come up. However, they usually don’t last long, a few days to a few weeks.

Hope this answers your questions, if you have anymore, feel free to contact me.

Thanks,
Juan Borrego
Recruiter| Guard 1 Services

Greetings,
Thank you for your interest in Guard1 Services. As discussed on our phone coversation, our 12 hr positions pay $12 per hour, are eligible for medical benefits after 60 days and work 4 on and 4 off. Right now all of our opening are in South Texas but we anticipate more gates opening soon.
Attached to this email, is the employment forms we need you to complete and return before we can run a background check and schedule your drug test.
Starting the process now will allow us to speed up the hiring process. Please return the forms as soon as possible to avoid any delays.
Also, please go to www.teex.org/security<>, to complete the Level II Private Security License Course. The cost is $30.
Once you, complete it please email me the certificate of completion along with your paperwork.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at my number below or reply to this email.


Regards,
Juan Borrego
Recruiter| Guard 1 Services, LLC
50 Briar Hollow, Ste 495E
Houston, Texas 77027

Office: 713.400.5650
Fax: 713.337.8710
Web: www.guard1services.com<>

Hope this helps.
Road Toad

[carl2591]

where are you located,, TX or SD or ??

yes it is a sad day for the workers, but as a consumer I have enjoyed the cost of fuel where it should be, not the artificial inflated price we had last year.

Don/Shar wrote:
I went to town and pumped gas into my Jeep at $1.79 and I thought "man I like this" then I get back to our gate we are working
and it is a little sad to see all these workers leaving because they lost their job. I don't just mean the oil workers it filters down to the service men, rental companies that supply lights, tanks, even the port-a-pots. I talked to one today that was on his way back to Mississippi, left his family at home came to Texas for the good pay...just bought a new home for his family in Mississippi, now don't know where he will get a job paying enough to make payments on their house. One man told me his company just laid off 32 people. I was talking to another gate guard that works for a different company and he was told to go home there are no gates or very few gates to be had.

[AStinker-]

My wife & I will be traveling in MS & LA April thru June & would like to connect up with some active or inactive oil filed gate guards in either state. If you know of such & would share our contact information with them it would be appreciated. Our email is agruver@pld.com & phone is 620-874-0751.

Also if you know of any Gate Guard Companies with offices in either state that information would also be appreciated. Web site links would be most helpful but Company Names and City where they have an office would be great.

Thanks in advance!
Alan