View Full Version : Anyone in the northern Colorado area looking for help?
redneck122
10-21-2011, 20:13
hey guys. I feel pretty ****ty about havin to ask this on a public forum, but i guess you can all just have a good laugh[Coffee]
Any of you in the Northern Colorado area own a business that is looking to hire some help? I'm not picky about a job, and am a very hard worker. I'm a Diesel Mechanic by trade, but since movin out here to CO, haven't had any luck findin a job.
I'm also good with ranch work and manual labor. Anything basically.
Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks guys!
blacklabel
10-21-2011, 20:24
I don't have any leads for you but wanted to say good luck. I hope you find something soon.
redneck122
10-21-2011, 20:27
Thanks bud. I appreciate it.
hey guys. I feel pretty ****ty about havin to ask this on a public forum, but i guess you can all just have a good laugh[Coffee]
Any of you in the Northern Colorado area own a business that is looking to hire some help? I'm not picky about a job, and am a very hard worker. I'm a Diesel Mechanic by trade, but since movin out here to CO, haven't had any luck findin a job.
I'm also good with ranch work and manual labor. Anything basically.
Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks guys!I can ask my brother he works for a trucking company as a diesel mechanic. What can you do and do you have any certifications? The last guy I got a job there did not show up so I am kind of picky now about who I try to get a job.
SideShow Bob
10-21-2011, 20:56
PM sent.
Colorado_Outback
10-21-2011, 20:57
Keep an eye on the jobs thread if you havn't seen it all ready.
http://www.co-ar15.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7312
Best of luck.
tmleadr03
10-21-2011, 21:01
Check with the oil companies, we have a LOT in CO and they love their diesel mechanics. Us lowly automotive techs they couldn't care less about. :-(
it's a drive to commerce city every day, but we are hurting for class A drivers.
we have a job fair coming up for those positions
redneck122
10-21-2011, 21:29
Atrain- PM incoming
JoeT- PM'ing
Thanks for all the pm's guys. This is a great forum full of some great people!
Look into oil and gas well service companies.
Oil and gas for sure. Ensign was hiring a while back if I remember correctly.
What kind of trucks you working on? My buddy has a trucking business that might be expanding. Ill ask him about the progress.
redneck122
10-21-2011, 23:29
I worked for a Ford truck shop before i moved here. There i worked on Ford, Cummins, Cat, and a few Izusu's. PM comin your way!
I worked for a Ford truck shop before i moved here. There i worked on Ford, Cummins, Cat, and a few Izusu's. PM comin your way!
Did my greeley shop not have anything to offer I take it?
redneck122
10-21-2011, 23:48
I've tried contacting them multiple times, and submitted my resume. I have not heard anything back from them. Thanks for that information though
Grand Junction truck dealers have banners out advertising for diesel mechs. I know it means moving over the mountain. Thought I'd throw it out there.
Byte Stryke
10-22-2011, 13:20
not sure but I think the navajo yard might be looking for wrenches.
might send a PM to blackford, he would know more.
not sure but I think the navajo yard might be looking for wrenches.
might send a PM to blackford, he would know more.
Unless you are super desperate and have exhausted all other options avoid the Ho...
redneck122
10-22-2011, 16:26
Haha ok. Any particular reason why?
Great-Kazoo
10-22-2011, 18:45
you must not be looking in the same places i am. the greeley tribune, Craig's List and Coloradoan all have multiple listings for wrenches in the NoCo area. All it takes is some time browsing the web. OR go to the job service off O street in greeley by the lic plate office.
http://fortcollins.craigslist.org/trd/2637057087.html
tmleadr03
10-22-2011, 19:21
you must not be looking in the same places i am. the greeley tribune, Craig's List and Coloradoan all have multiple listings for wrenches in the NoCo area. All it takes is some time browsing the web. OR go to the job service off O street in greeley by the lic plate office.
http://fortcollins.craigslist.org/trd/2637057087.html
I have always found I can, if I want to, get a job as a wrench pretty quick. Not always a good job, but a job.
Hitman 6
10-22-2011, 19:37
http://www.schneiderenergy.com
I work here. Office is on 1st ave in Greeley. I will remain anonymous [Tooth] but there are plenty of opportunities with this company if you're looking for anything in the oil field.
If you are looking for wrenching duties, the frac crews around weld county might be looking for a mechanic....
Halliburton https://erecruiting.halliburton.jobs/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/zhrrcf_a_unreg_job_search_f?&sap-language=EN
BJ
http://www.bjservices.com/website/hrwebjobs.nsf/AvailableJobsFrameset?openframeset
Cal Frac
http://www.calfrac.com/Docs/careers/index.php
Superior
http://www.swsi.com/employment.php
Good luck man. [Beer]
Big Wall
10-22-2011, 19:41
I've heard that Mile Hi foods in Denver is looking for mechanics.
Byte Stryke
10-22-2011, 19:43
Unless you are super desperate and have exhausted all other options avoid the Ho...
yeah... any reason why?
Great-Kazoo
10-23-2011, 06:19
calfrac? in platteville is always looking for good wrenches. Downside, as with a fair amount of roughneck companies, they have a decent amount of ex felons on the payroll. Not that there is anything wrong with that as everyone deserves a second (only) chance. However i know a wrench down there and he always locks his tools up when not in the area.
Again you must not be looking in the right place,or have enough time / experience for some companies .
The downside to job hunting in todays world of e-m or fax your resume is not having that actual contact between employer and potential new hire. I am old school and always went looking for a job at the place that was hiring, not online. FTF contact gives the employer a look at you, feel for your sincerity in wanting to work and as always a good handshake before and after the interview. When i went back into the job hunting pool it became very depressing not knowing if the job even looked at your CV, disregarded it due to age, etc.
redneck122
10-23-2011, 17:20
I agree Jim. Even being a young guy myself, I HATE online applications. I've applied for a good amount of jobs, but like you said i don't even know if they look at my application or resume. Most of them i never hear back from. The ones i have heard back say i dont have enough experience (most want 5+ years) or they say i have too much experience to start at the bottom. Frustrating doesnt even begin to describe it...
Great-Kazoo
10-23-2011, 18:10
I agree Jim. Even being a young guy myself, I HATE online applications. I've applied for a good amount of jobs, but like you said i don't even know if they look at my application or resume. Most of them i never hear back from. The ones i have heard back say i dont have enough experience (most want 5+ years) or they say i have too much experience to start at the bottom. Frustrating doesnt even begin to describe it...
Calfrac in platteville. The up side is those i know in oil / gas say the boom is coming back big time to CO. permits have been applied for like tomorrow is Christmas.
redneck122
10-23-2011, 18:49
Awesome. I'll go over there tomorrow. Thanks!
Colorado_Outback
10-24-2011, 08:04
Here is a lead I saw on another forum, not really in your area but you never know what might work out..
If your interested and not a member of that forum I can PM the OP for you and get a #.
http://www.colorado4x4.org/vbb/showthread.php?p=1895637#post1895637
Experience needed, would like to see 4 yrs in compression experience. Must have an awsome attitude and high caliber of dependability amongst your co-workers. We have a good time here and its very rare we have openings in Durango.
If you have experience with Cat 3516, 3306, 3304, Waukesha, Arrow engines, or Aerial recips, and want to live in and be able to afford Durango, PM me and I can give you details.
You can pretty much be set for life with this company.
SouthPaw
10-24-2011, 08:52
As dad always said "A good mechanic will never go hungary."
tmleadr03
10-24-2011, 10:05
As dad always said "A good mechanic will never go hungary."
This is actually getting to be more and more not true. With flat rate once you get to a certain pay grade they feed you the crap diagnostics you can't make money on. They give the gravy to the guy making 10 bucks an hour and **** the Master Tech.
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