The Crude Life Podcast Episode 14: Gumbo, Wastewater and CDLs Needed NOW

The Crude Life

00:00 / 50 Minutes

February 5, 2020

Guests/Topics: Tiffany Steiner gives an overview of the Bakken BBQ history and preview of 2020’s theme. The bulk of the interview is devoted to the 23rd Annual API Gumbo Cookoff.

This year the Gumbo competition will be in a new location offering more space for cookers and attendees. Steiner said there will be a 50/50 raffle, live music and prizes.

Kirsten Jesperson, Mile High Employment Solutions, discusses the energy hiring environment for Colorado and North Dakota. Jesperson explains how the two states differ and why some issues are they way they are. She also lists some jobs that are currently available.

Jesperson also dives into North Dakota’s hiring boom, which has been touted by the state and Governor Doug Burgum. She describes what some of the positions look like and how the wages are driving the discussion and destination.

According to Jesperson and her clients, the number one need in the Rocky Mountain region is CDL water haulers. Followed by bumper-to-bumper diesel mechanics and DOT certified.

Matt Kruse, Huskerland Oilfield Services, talks about how being a small business owner forces him to wear multiple hats in the field and use social media to network and try and pick up new business. Huskerland is headquartered in Texas and Kruse is currently working in the Madaree and Watford City area.

Headlines:

Hess sees Bakken crude output rising to 2021, then steadying

There’s a new boom in the Permian Basin — wastewater

Shawn Johnson says ‘mom shaming is a real thing’ after facing criticism over baby’s ‘first flip’

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Event: NAPE and 23rd Annual API Gumbo Cookoff