union pay is 35.25 for dozer excavator operators if you run a excavator with a 6yd bucket are larger your suppose to be paid 37.23 this is a union rule. And yes alot of people work the north slope that are from montana idaho and other surronding areas most are non union and work for PEAK OILfield services.
That is way above what anyone would be paid around me. Going rate is 15 - 20/hr max. but there are no jobs out there due to this economy.
how difficult is it to get a good job up there running a big excavator or Dozer?
So whats the deal, weather your running a D4 or a D11, its $35.25?