If you’re fed up with your current situation, consider going work on the North Slope of Alaska

Posted by yung_girth@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 149 comments

Long time lurker on this sub. I’ve seen countless posts about people not being able to find work for a decent wage, or decent employer, and nothing but shit. The oilfields in Alaska might be for you.

2x2 or 3x3 schedule. Companies will pay for your airfare from Anchorage to the slope, you’re responsible for getting yourself to Anchorage. Really good man camps and really good food. Most people gain a lot of weight so beware. 12 hours a day 7 days a week. 40 hours regular time 44 hours overtime every week. I got hired straight out of CDL school and I’m making $30/hr. That’s about 82k per year and that’s only working half the year. It’s the easiest trucking job you’ll ever have, maybe even boring to some. Maximum speed limit is 35mph. The road is flat, straight and you will go to the same places over and over and over again. Everything is closely regulated so none of that cowboy shit like in Texas or New Mexico. You don’t have to worry about not getting loads or getting paid or something. If you fly up it’s 12 hours a day pay. Anything after 8 is overtime.

Anyways, check it out if that sounds interesting. I’m trying to work as little as possible so half the year off for a decent wage works for me. Indeed has tons of jobs. They are about to start hiring quick as the winter season is coming. Godspeed.