WHAT TO EXPECT YOUR FIRST DAY AS A HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR || Career running heavy equipment

Tank you man 👍👍👍👍

Maybe an operator can get ten years out of a pair of red wings but as a framer I need a new pair about every 18 months I can push it to 2 years but at that point the steel toe is falling out but yes 300 on good boots way worth it

Thanks bud just for7nd you afew weeks ago I love your Chanel

Can I bring some nice cold Coronas 😂

🎉🎉 Thanks so much for the great video!! 🎉🎉 😊

My lunch box has more tools than food in it nowadays. Like tape measure, ribbon, markers, knife, notepad, extra socks, and 1 sandwhich

So glad i found your videos.
I've just completed my training for machine operating and i have an opportunity to try out a 35 ton excavator and get a good foot in the door with starting this new career path. I have a few nerves considering I've only used a 1.7 ton before and that I'm a chick, but you've really helped me look forward to the job ahead.
Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺 😊👩‍🏭

I run an excavator loading brush i don't get tested i agree with the work boots i like keen boots the pare i have now are 4 years there amazing!

I'm nervous but I don't shy away from challenges

I am an operator from india can i get job

Great Video! I'm a 25 year veteran and most of what you're saying is 100% correct. It took me a long time to master various equipment. Around 10 years ago, I moved into management (off and on) and will still get on the equipment. As a superintendent, I have a few rules that I will enforce (I'm not a screamer. If it gets to that level, something is SERIOUSLY wrong) pretty quickly. All I ask of guys who work with (for) me are that they stay safe, productive, and willing to learn. I don't tolerate anything unsafe, people drinking or doing drugs at work, and for damn sure I CAN'T STAND whiners or tattletales.
The best way to stay on my good side, show up on time, do your job, be safe and productive, and communicate with me if there's a problem. If you need help, ask. The only dumb questions are the ones that never get asked.

The lunchbox! Often neglected but vital for energy — first time I’ve heard that one. Well done 👍

Start my first job Mondays as a laborer in VA what are some of the things to not pack an to pack? Its a 6hr drive staying in a hotel. Should i bring a suitcase or could a big backpack work

Hi

A shovel

I'll never forget working for one of these companies. This guy I know that's kind of my friend got me on and when I got there it was in the morning time and they had a little meeting and as soon as they broke for the meeting people all but took off running to try to get to the equipment. So that way they could sit on their ass all day and others had to do the actual labor. Also I had problems getting my paycheck from this employer. I actually had to threaten to go to the labor board in order to get paid. It was all around s***experience. That and sweating your ass off out in the hot sun all day for dirt pay.

Buddy start using sunscreen. From one operator to another haha

Absolutely, I think your completely on point.

I own a small site development company here in Florida we work 7-5
The heat here is deadly,I only have 11 employees, Great guys and girls,I gave Each one a new pair of Justin pull up boots a back pack lunch bag, inside is a $200 rain suit, mechanic gloves, And a yeti cup,each crew has a yeti water cooler,We have a ice machine at the shop,we have the Gatorade powder packs,I also make everyone take a handful of protein bars in the morning, And I also pay for their breakfast and lunch if they eat healthy foods,I also pay for their gym memberships, And for the guys that are going to Comment saying GIRLS CAN'T OPERATE I have a 27 yr old woman who runs a crew and is the only one I let run a Grader finishing rock, she's good enough with string and stake to put it within a 1/4" if you take care of your employees they will take care of you,My people are outstanding,More like family,I see other companies pushing guys beyond their limits always looking for help because people always quit, And to all the operators reading this,TAKE CARE OF YOUR SELF AND BE SAFE BUY GOOD WORK CLOTHES AND BOOTS,EAT RIGHT BE HEALTHY THESE MACHINES ARE EXPENSIVE SO BE RESPECTFUL LEARN EVERYTHING YOU CAN AND MOVE UP THE LADDER

No drug tests in uk. Lol

I'm in my middle forties looking to go into it

I've gotta rain coat from safety supply warehouse for $34 and it keeps me dry in pouring rain.

Ariat steel toes slip on ropers from boot barn. Ive been having them for 3 years and they're more comfortable than my Crocs.

Also Except jerk boss who's going to rip off your nerves till you rip off his head

Not gonna lie, i couldnt help but take it personally when you said stop smoking weed! 😂

Bring your own Shovel and Grease Gun to your job? Man, things are really diffrent in USA. Here in Germany you get all your tools needed off your Company. Mostly even a complete Workwear set.

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That is all solid advice I wish I would have had these videos when I first got in I start off at the yard boy my uncle is a mechanic at a union company and his boss took a liking to me got me in the operators 24 years later two knee surgeries back surgery this industry is rough on the body but it's all good the toughskin thing is definitely a great piece of advice cuz I don't see it in these kids these days unfortunately I say that like I'm old and I'm not even that old my body feels like it but you know it's all good have a good day keep up the good work bud

Tomorrow is my first day as an operator. I just wanna say thank you for your videos and advices. You've given me a lot of confidence to face my first steps in the industry. Greetings from Spain!

May be off topic but you are a great communicator what's needed in families for boys to be shown how grow into decent men.

Do not get a CAT tattoo.
You will be known as the slowest equipment.

With over 20 years in waste and now starting my own dirt and land management company, I am hunting down all manner of videos for insight. This is THE best and most informative video that I have come across in years. And I have seen some good ones. Thank you for sharing this incredibly valuable information and the level of detail that you gave it. I can’t thank you enough.

You speak so well no other videos out there like these, thank you

As a high school construction teacher, I really appreciate your videos. High schoolers know everything and its hard to explain what the real world will be like after high school. You tell it like it is and don't mince words. Thank you.

all I wear is a rain coat and hat. My lower body can get wet just. or my chest or head

Expect not being an operator on the first day.

Can be getting these videos cz this is what am planning to do for guidlines??

As I've had my morning meds the weed thing really caught me off guard. Funny.

Do you ever have the itch to get back out into the dirt and into a cab again?

Please share the link for the work boots etc.

Don't get redwings! Spent over 300$ and they failed in 4 months

I’m in grade 12 and want to go to college for this industry

Wow! You must be helping out a ton of guys with all that solid map-of-what's-ahead information. I wish I would have had access to something similar when I was green. You showed me some things! I'll say to you that the why would have been more important to me than the what. Great, great, great help for you new guys out there.

Red Wing Loggers. Looking at pair by the door watching this. Love em, first pair lasted 5 years working 12s outdoors. I'm on my second pair they are still in solid condition and approaching 5 years old as well. Can't stress how much I must have saved not buying cheap 30 dollar boots every 3 months.

Thank you for the great advice. Im trying to get a job operating heavy equipment at a coal mine near me. Job interview is next week and Im excited. I have always enjoyed operating equipment every opportunjty I get.

I respect your words you speak with genuine words

Fuck this is very dirt, I dont want it, I can make it🤬

I got to be roller operator then I got to be a dump truck operator I was on my way to be a dozer operator but then I got drug tested lost my job 🙁

Great info. just found this channel. I just got out the military doin equipment operating and wanting to transfer to civilian sect.