The Texan
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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....
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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.
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mdbass
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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!
Mark Bass
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Leathercrafter
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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.
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Irish 01
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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.
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ChaosAgent
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Leathercrafter wrote:
because of intolerable circumstances.
Can you elaborate?
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ChaosAgent wrote:
Can you elaborate?
Sorry, it's not politically correct for me to do so.
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jimmyfred
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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
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ChaosAgent
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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.
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GGS have been with them for 2 years and none of the problems mentioned or listed. Gen was always working and serviced on regular basis. Sewage was pumped as requested...water delivered when nearly out. Pay always on time. Roger has been my contact and know with expansion of the oil business and the picking up of new gates that they are working many hours to keep up.
When we return this Fall it is with the idea of still working for them. As for a single person on a gate....I do not know how that works...Not the norm but because of the need...there are people trying to man the gate being single person.
Most of the "snowbirds" left...we left June 1st as planned. I know of a couple more that are leaving for the summer. Employment is good in TX Oil Field.
Sorry some of you have had bad experiences with gates and GGS but I know of many that will return this Fall and Winter months.
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