working for local oil

jvegas

Was asked to help local oil co. do there tune-ups and I thought that was a good way to stay busy any thoughts on that

linebacker

Tune ups on what? Is this an oil drilling company?

jvegas

oil burners for heating equipment

DuMass

If you could use the work... I say why not?
But are you going to be an hourly employee or sub?
If a sub, I would work out the details in writing beforehand about who supplies what materials and equipment, liability concerns, etc.
As you know, there are a lot of legitimate oil service companies out there, but I'm sure you also know that some oil companies offer free cleanings or $99.00 annual tune ups as a means to get their foot in the customers door, then push for questionable repairs like changing ignition transformers, draft hoods, fuel units, motors, cad cells, primary controls, burner upgrades, etc.
I would just make sure they don't expect you to engage in this sort of sales tactic as well.

jvegas

Thanks DuMass for a heads up

supertek65

any work is good work!!!!!!!

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jvegas

So far so good they treat me well and pay on time. plus it fills my schedule

mechanicalDvr

Having done this in the past I think DuMass hits most of the points I would have brought up. I did service for three oil suppliers years back, one wanted to pay $69 for a clean and service, the other two paid billable hours.

jvegas

they pay my cleaning rate and my service rate plus parts on the calls. my tune ups are a little higher then theres and they are willing to pay it.

mechanicalDvr

Sounds like a good deal.

jvegas

I think so. I would like to do something for a thank you any thoughts

beenthere

A gift certificate to a nice restaurant(not McDoanalds) for the owners, and or who ever approached you with the offer.

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jvegas

Thats the way I was leaning to thanks