KBR Salaries, Bonuses and Benefits.

Hi everyone,

Haven't been on much lately because of working long hours but does anyone else have a spouse at Bagram? Apparently there was an earthquake on Kabul, which isn't to far from Bagram. I won't hear from hubby until the morning so just wondered if anyone else had heard anything?
Beth

Sara Conner in Austin, Texas said: Thanks for our level headed response. I got an email yesterday. He's in Irag but didn't say which camp. Apparently no phone card yet (big mistake), but he said he was going to buy one asap. I know those stateside can relate to the worry of delayed communications but they say patience is a virtue. I'll work on that. I'm going to sign out of forum for a while- too much miscellaneous info received/not relatd. Thanks again-Sara

nobelcom.com is a great place on line to get a phone card. We use it here in Kandahar and it's alot cheaper then the PX. They give you your access number and pin via email so no card to keep up with. You can get 2200 minutes for $20.

switch in Austin, Texas said: Actually its $87,500 taxfree as long as you stay out of the country 330 days. Journeyman wages are roughly $10,600 per month. Then you have your deductions. Family medical insurance is $500, or for just him its $165. They will take out Fica and Social Security which is about $800.
You can expect a check for about 8 or 9 thousand a month depending on how much he takes out to spend.Also it could be a bit more if he works more than 12 hours per day.

Thanks Switch. My husband and I have enjoyed "getting to know you" on this forum. I am not sure how each of you came to your decision to let your hubbies go. This process has been very hard. Just when we think he is going I start having second thoughts. His recruiter told him today that KBR needed 1000 Electricians and they have just about filled all the slots. So if he wants one he'd better decide fast. Anyone know if this is true or just a way to get him to sign up?

Having served in the Security Field in the Air Force and a MP in the US Army. What kind of pay does KBR offer prior Military with combat experience? Is KBR hiring Security Guard? Did the search on this site but it didn't list any.

Ms Shocker in San Antonio, Texas said: Thanks Switch. My husband and I have enjoyed "getting to know you" on this forum. I am not sure how each of you came to your decision to let your hubbies go. This process has been very hard. Just when we think he is going I start having second thoughts. His recruiter told him today that KBR needed 1000 Electricians and they have just about filled all the slots. So if he wants one he'd better decide fast. Anyone know if this is true or just a way to get him to sign up?

Its funny you should say that because my hubby told me back in November that he had heard at Speicher they were hiring 1000 electricians and they already had 700+. My hubby had 2 friends over here that wanted to go over and he told me to tell them hurry up. They are actually processing next week !!
Dont really know anything for sure but i wouldnt take the chance if you are really thinking of doing it. These last few months have been really chaotic at processing. They are getting the Electricians out FAST. Good Luck on your decision..

JourneeJones-KBR in Houston, Texas said: Good Afternoon All!
Security, Hmm...
We do have a positions open, all applicants need to keep in mind just because you see a requisition or a job number open doesn't mean that the position is currently hiring. We constantly leave all positions open for people to apply and when something becomes available thats when we start pulling applications/ resumes from KBRJOBS.COM for a particular job ID. Most security positions require a security clearance. There are a few that don't, but hard to determine which ones don't until you are in touch and working with a recruiter.
Each job ID/ requisition has a description of what exactly we look for and what requirements a candidate must meet in order to work in that position (I.E- Truck Drivers, Minimum 3-4 years experience with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements.) You'll be able to find all this information on our website.
Security Officer (16274) is as follows: Stands guard, walks, and/or patrols premises to prevent theft, violence, or infraction of rules. Logs all visitors, vendors, and deliveries in and out of job site. Gives direction to visitors or employees and answers questions relative to services of establishment. Enforces security rules and regulations. Reports irregular activities. Performs other duties as assigned. Requires a high school diploma with 3-5 years related experience.
Candidates must be fluent in English and have a valid driver’s license.

I hope you find this information helpful. Have a great day!

-Journee Jones

what does that position pay?

KBR dude in Charlotte, North Carolina said: nobelcom.com is a great place on line to get a phone card. We use it here in Kandahar and it's alot cheaper then the PX. They give you your access number and pin via email so no card to keep up with. You can get 2200 minutes for $20.

I just went on their website thanks for the info. What does that mean "up to 99 cents payphone surcharge" Does that mean they take a dollar off everytime he calls me from the phone in Iraq which i presume is a payphone or is it ?

KBR dude in Charlotte, North Carolina said: nobelcom.com is a great place on line to get a phone card. We use it here in Kandahar and it's alot cheaper then the PX. They give you your access number and pin via email so no card to keep up with. You can get 2200 minutes for $20.

kdr dude,whats its like over there for the truck drivers? and whats the pay like? from this forum things have gotten a loy better from just a year a go. can you shed some light on this for us? thanks.

Ms Shocker in San Antonio, Texas said: Thanks Switch. My husband and I have enjoyed "getting to know you" on this forum. I am not sure how each of you came to your decision to let your hubbies go. This process has been very hard. Just when we think he is going I start having second thoughts. His recruiter told him today that KBR needed 1000 Electricians and they have just about filled all the slots. So if he wants one he'd better decide fast. Anyone know if this is true or just a way to get him to sign up?

remember ms shocker we here in the u.s are in a recession. think about all the people that are losing jobs. so yes i would decide right away. i mean people are sucking these jobs up! so if you give it one more thought that job just might be gone! REMEMBER THE JOB YOU ASKED ABOUT TODAY,SOMEONE LOOKED AT IT YESTERDAY,WHICH MEANS IT MIGHT NOT BE AVALIABLE TOMMORROW!

switch in Austin, Texas said: You are just so sweet and kind. How is hubby today ? By the way i was meaning to ask is it a boy or girl or are you waiting for a surprise ?

Hi there.. we are going to wait and find out what we are having... We waited with Jazmin and it was pretty cool that way!.. Our Dr. kept telling us that she was going to be a boy because of the heartbeat.. we always had to remind her not to hint at what she thought it would be..

we just want a healthy baby.. We will be naming the baby Jesse like my hubby.. so either way, boy or girl, I think it would be cool to have a girl named Jesse..

LYTE_281 in PORTER, Texas said: remember ms shocker we here in the u.s are in a recession. think about all the people that are losing jobs. !

Yeah.. I would suggest that you guys decide.. I think we are lucky that our husbands are electricians and there is such a demand for them right now.. My husband was an electrician in the Navy and when he got out in 2001, that's all he's been doing and it was great until Dec 2007..we live in Southern California and he had to take a job up with the Union in Las Vegas because this came to a halt here.. Not just for his Union in OC but in the Inland Empire too.. so he was up there til October -He would come home for the weekends and I would drive up there every once in a while I would tell report sick to work and request a sub.. so I we could spend time with him..

then things started to slow down up there too and he came home and actively looked for a job for an entire month.. NO JOKE!! Everyday he was calling somewhere.. he interviewed with several companies that could not offer much.. then he posted his resume on careerbuilder and got a call the next day...

Of course we would all want our hubby's home.. I have a 2 yr old and Im 6 months pregnant.. and my hubby may or may not be here for the birth.. after alot of praying and talking and crying we decided to do this... at first the only support we had was this forum.. our family thought we were crazy ..they are coming around now.. but you will not find a better group of people here on the Forum.. there are some of us that cannot go more than 8hrs without reading or posting...

we keep eachother afloat..!! I would say, if your family needs the money(whose doesn't?) and your hubby's willing to do it and you feel strong enough, Go for it!! We'll be here for eachother!!

Sorry its so long- we all on the same boat!

The phone on the camps are not payphone. Only payphone would be used when they travel home on R&R. Sounds like a good deal.

Debbie

switch in Austin, Texas said: I just went on their website thanks for the info. What does that mean "up to 99 cents payphone surcharge" Does that mean they take a dollar off everytime he calls me from the phone in Iraq which i presume is a payphone or is it ?

Remember to get a US to US access number because all the lines over here available to KBR employees are a Houston extension.

jdcs wife in riverside, California said: Yeah.. I would suggest that you guys decide.. I think we are lucky that our husbands are electricians and there is such a demand for them right now.. then things started to slow down up there too and he came home and actively looked for a job for an entire month.. NO JOKE!! Everyday he was calling somewhere.. he interviewed with several companies that could not offer much.. then he posted his resume on careerbuilder and got a call the next day...

It's tough everywhere. There are no jobs in Alabama, where we are from. I got lucky when I came to Nashville to continue my career in Transportation over two years ago. My husband didn't want to leave our little town, and it has taken him a while to come to terms with the job market. But when he lost his job in August 08, it was a reality check, big time.

KIA is building a huge facility within 15 miles of our home (We still have our place)but until cars start rolling off the line, there is NOTHING to do. A friend called Jimmy yesterday and the he told us that our town can't pay it's bills. Now that is sad!

Jimmy's son has been over in Afghanistan since the end of November and we are working to get Jimmy a job either here or Afghanistan. We have researched KBR, good and bad and indifferent. We have gotten alot of good info from every one on this site.

Going overseas isn't easy for anyone, I am probably going to miss my old goat alot, and will probably go totaly grey headed with worry, but I think the end result will be worth the seperation. And maybe our country will be in better shape........we can only hope. If Jimmy gets to go, he'll will have done the right thing for us. We are making a informed choice for us. SO, if KBR calls Jimmy, and makes him an offer, we're going to take the opportunity and hope for the best.

Sorry, this is a bit long, but I wanted to add my two cents...........
Kathy

LYTE_281 in PORTER, Texas said: kdr dude,whats its like over there for the truck drivers? and whats the pay like? from this forum things have gotten a loy better from just a year a go. can you shed some light on this for us? thanks.

Not much to shed here. I don't think anything is convoyed in here, at least by KBR. I'm sorta in the dark with that one. I have never met a truck driver here before. Sorry.......

I'm leaving for Houston today to process as an electrician. Can anyone tell me if I need to fast tonight for the medical? There is no reference to that in my paperwork. Thanks!

No fasting at this time. They will let you now when medical is. Good Luck

DThomas7996 in Great Bend, Kansas said: I'm leaving for Houston today to process as an electrician. Can anyone tell me if I need to fast tonight for the medical? There is no reference to that in my paperwork. Thanks!

Medical day is Tuesday.So they will let you know tomorrow. Keep eating !!!

switch in Austin, Texas said: Medical day is Tuesday.So they will let you know tomorrow. Keep eating !!!

Thank you guys; the site has been a blessing, keep up the good work!

What if you already have medical insurance because i am retired military do you still have to take KBR medical?

Morning everyone. Hope everyone is doing fine. Well counting days to R&R 95 days to go. I'm getting better everyday. It's 75 here in Pensacola and today is the first day since he left I Feel good. a lot of energy to clean and stay busy,All the girls on the forum told me the first 21 days are the worst, Well I'm passed that stage.So keep the faith and bless everyone for walking me thru this.

We are on the phone with our boy and he is at Camp Al Jalabad (well, that's what i scribbled down anyway) I'll have to go back in the postings to see if anyone else is there.....

Kathy

DThomas7996 in Great Bend, Kansas said: Thank you guys; the site has been a blessing, keep up the good work!

Yeah. Jesse's medical was also on Tuesday

Glad to hear you are doing okay. You will get into your routine and count the days till R&R.

Happy New Year
Debbie

Coni in Florida said: Morning everyone. Hope everyone is doing fine. Well counting days to R&R 95 days to go. I'm getting better everyday. It's 75 here in Pensacola and today is the first day since he left I Feel good. a lot of energy to clean and stay busy,All the girls on the forum told me the first 21 days are the worst, Well I'm passed that stage.So keep the faith and bless everyone for walking me thru this.

Glad to hear that things are somewhat easier. Nice to see your hubby on the forum !! I hope that he has settled in o.k.

yes he has a slight cold,but sounds good.I'm glad he got a computer now he can feel closer to everyone back home. He can check-up on everyone on the forum.He's still in a tent but he calls it his condo. On the 6th will be his first day off,since arriving.He's looking forward to that.Says he needs to clean his condo.

Coni in Florida said: yes he has a slight cold,but sounds good.I'm glad he got a computer now he can feel closer to everyone back home. He can check-up on everyone on the forum.He's still in a tent but he calls it his condo. On the 6th will be his first day off,since arriving.He's looking forward to that.Says he needs to clean his condo.

Thats funny. Well at least he is in good spirits. Did he buy the computer on base? Always feel bad when our men get colds or sick, they are such babies who is gonna take care of then and listen to them moaning like we do ? Yes we sure will be appreciated more after this!!

Hello everyone. I have a question for anyone familiar with KBR policy in Iraq. My husband called me today and when I asked him about what he had for dinner he said he was at the mercy of the forman to get from his CHU to the jobsite and back and did not get to the DFAC because of this. I do not think this is right. Does anyone know anything?

im waiting for my site, but is this wabi test hard

Yes he got it on base,He's emailed several friends already. I didn't ask what it cost,I bet a pretty penny from the PX. He takes a lot of vitamins He seems to feeling better.He says that all he does is work.sleep.and eat and call home.he's been reading a lot also. Talking about taking some on line courses. Hey whatever makes the time pass faster.

Well Husband made his flight, even after the Ice storm today, he just
flew out of Chicago and already met a guy that lives about 70 miles
from us. I really feel lots better knowing that they can look out for each other. My Husband always counts on me for most everything
He has never traveled without me.
Did anyone hear about the earthquake, I been gone all morning
Can anyone shed some light on it?

If they work days they are required to have breakfast before their shift starts. Lunch would be taken during work hours for 30 minutes, and supper would be taken after the shift ends, on their time. Camps all vary on how this all happens. Some will have to walk, some provide vechicle to get back and forth. If he is not getting time for lunch then he should say something to his department head and maybe they can work out something.

Hope this helps.

Debbie

No hard, just common sense, truthful answers and looking to see if you are easy to get along with others and if you take unnessary risks in life.

Debbie

6.2 mag 166 miles northeast of Kabul, says no deaths

Thanks that helps alot

Coni- what is travelingman paying for the connection?

Coni in Florida said: yes he has a slight cold,but sounds good.I'm glad he got a computer now he can feel closer to everyone back home. He can check-up on everyone on the forum.He's still in a tent but he calls it his condo. On the 6th will be his first day off,since arriving.He's looking forward to that.Says he needs to clean his condo.

Coni: They get days off? I thought they work staright 7 days until there r and r after 120 days. Is nice if they get days off but I imagine that differs by job and by camp.

Debbie Creery in Gatesville, Texas said: If they work days they are required to have breakfast before their shift starts. Lunch would be taken during work hours for 30 minutes, and supper would be taken after the shift ends, on their time. Camps all vary on how this all happens. Some will have to walk, some provide vechicle to get back and forth. If he is not getting time for lunch then he should say something to his department head and maybe they can work out something.

Hope this helps.

Debbie

Debbie that helps a lot. My hubby is going to call me again tonight before he gets up to go to work. I am just hoping he can hold on. He is so used to working with his hands and being constantly busy that another prob for him is that his jobs is just to push some buttons and write some numbers down. He was down on the phone but still said that after 120 days he was going to put in for a transfer for another job on the base if one was open. We will see. Hoping he can hang on and I think he will. I think he was just super tired after 14 hours of pushing buttons. Apparently his job site is quite the hike from his CHU and that is why he has to wait for a ride. If he walked it would take him about 30 minutes if not longer. I will know more when I talk to him tonight and keep you updates. Thanks for the info. You are def the Mom of the forum adn I know we all love you for that!

Well guys i take my Wabi test tommorrow a lil nervous but ill do fine a lil sad today sincce its my husbands one year anniversary of being murdered but ill be ok have to stay focused on this stupid test

you still need insurance in addition to your Tricare

Thanks guys. Reading your posts has really given us a lot of the info we will need to make this decision. Having this forum has helped us feel like we have people in our corner. We have not been able to tell anyone because we know our families will definitely not approve. I can hear it now. "You are willing to send your husband to a war zone just to make money. No money is worth having the boys separated from their Dad for a year and possibly a lifetime. I'd rather live in a card board box that take this chance."

We have 2 litttle boys that would miss their Dad immensely so that is what is holding me back. My husband has a job but he has gone from working 65-70 hours a week which was necessary to make our bills to now only working 40-45. My fear is that things will get worse before they get better. My husband, Chris, is supposed to call his recruiter tomorrow morning to finalize the process so my goal is to have a decision by the end of day today. Wish us luck. It is going to be a tough day.

Going to hotel in Houston today. Anyone know when I will actually receive my passport during the processing? I applied online and have printed the 2 copies to turn in during processing... I am just curious about how long that takes to receive?

Thanks!

Hard N Tha Paint in austin, Texas said: Well guys i take my Wabi test tommorrow a lil nervous but ill do fine a lil sad today sincce its my husbands one year anniversary of being murdered but ill be ok have to stay focused on this stupid test

My husband left today for Houston, He was nervous about WABI
just remember think what you would as a boss want your employees
to answer: HOBBIES certainly not skydiving (I like walking my dog)
Question: when your work is all done and you see your co-worker is
behind what would you do: ( I would go help him finish his work)
The test is more if you will get along with others. (Have you ever lied? yes, because everyone has told a pib one in their life.
do you steal (HECK NO) you will be fine just stay focused
they do try to confuse you with the same question only worded different. GOOD LUCK and let us know how you do

JJ2008 in Houston, Texas said: Going to hotel in Houston today. Anyone know when I will actually receive my passport during the processing? I applied online and have printed the 2 copies to turn in during processing... I am just curious about how long that takes to receive?

Thanks!

PASSPORT: I think KBR can get in 48hrs. they expedite it

JJ2008 in Houston, Texas said: Going to hotel in Houston today. Anyone know when I will actually receive my passport during the processing? I applied online and have printed the 2 copies to turn in during processing... I am just curious about how long that takes to receive?

Thanks!

You go to the passport processing center the morning of the day of physicals and then you get your physical. The passports are issued the day you get your CAC but you sing the passport book I believe the Thursday of the first week in Houston. At least that was the case with my husband.

What is CAC? Thanks for the info!

Well, I'm off to the airport. Debbie, Switch, Jdsc_wife, Sandra and everyone else, thanks for the support and answers to my Questions, God bless everyone and have a great day.

passport will take two days

jdcs wife in riverside, California said: Yeah. Jesse's medical was also on Tuesday

jdcs wife in riverside, California said: Coni- what is travelingman paying for the connection?

Not sure will ask when he calls.