I've been a professional heavy equipment operator for 7 years. Anyone that is thinking about getting into this as a career, its amazing. Such high demand for anyone with experience, almost anywhere in the country, great money, and you can take the winters off. I live comfortable and only work 6-9 months a year, making between 50-70k yearly. Could easily make over 100k if I worked year round but I like to enjoy life. Its a great career, and you get to be the guy in a comfy air ride seat with heat/ac/radio while everyone else stands out in the rain.
@snipernoswiper75527 жыл бұрын
How do you get 'experience' for this type of job when all the jobs out there are asking for 1-2 years of experience minimum? Thanks,
@kieran_murphy21346 жыл бұрын
how would you get into this career?
@xrynmchyle73956 жыл бұрын
LOL just tell everyone how great it is yet dont tell anyone how to get in it LOL
@sethdiabira30265 жыл бұрын
Do you use a lot of math?
@greylynn-snakevenom113glc75 жыл бұрын
Hey mate im looking at getting into the industry. Have no experience whatsoever, But is what I want to do. Im an accountant by trade and i want out lol. I know it will be a huge drop in salary, however I believe in time with experience i will get there. Just wondering seems like everything start from the bottom I guess. Any suggestions, pros and cons? Much appreciated mate. Im from downunder New Zealand.
@JJimmy6473 жыл бұрын
I started working for a small landscaping company in my town when I was 16 I was making 13 an hour. I’m by far the youngest so of course just like you said I was a labourer. Never had a ton of interest in machines either but in my second year I was put on a skid steer a couple times and was given a raise as I started to learn more things and became more reliable. Im now 19 and in my 3rd year. 2 out of 3 operators at the company just left so I was the next man up. I’ve been in machines everyday for the past month now and last week I was given a pretty decent pay raise. This is the way
@1seanv6 жыл бұрын
This guy perfectly explained how to become an operator. You will start as a grunt, but you have to, because you first need to know how to work around moving equipment, and support an operator. From there it is all uphill.
@anthonyamos42717 жыл бұрын
Some unions give construction courses which is an even better route.
@BigJohn-BigJohn5 жыл бұрын
Listen buddy..... to run equipment is by feel!!! You don’t get that by anything else then experience. Good luck
@mikex5194 жыл бұрын
Different experiences I guess, but I got a job at a scrap yard in an administrative role. Got a bachelors degree for $12k (50k for a 2 year school as he said in the video is CRAZY). Got promoted to supervisor. Learned to operate massive material handlers (Leibherr LH80s, etc) while just messing around or being short handed by loading/unloading trucks and barges.
@samuelsaucedo33505 жыл бұрын
My dads been a professional machine operator for more then 22 years and i want to hopefully start my own construction business doing machine operations
@chrishenry5644 Жыл бұрын
Try working for a basement waterproofing company and run the mini excavator. Once you can do that You can try getting a job with excavating company
@liammartinez50358 жыл бұрын
haha step one have super human long arms 😂
@hillmanant7 жыл бұрын
It's a fish eye camera you morons your clearly in the wrong area of KZfaq.
@garrykennedy54846 жыл бұрын
He should play basketball. LOL
@garrykennedy54846 жыл бұрын
hillmanant.. I think that goes without saying, but I guess you never know. LOL He need the number 4 on his chest. Fantastic!
@mikgol816 жыл бұрын
he's a human excavator
@indigobeauty15 жыл бұрын
😅😂
@zachz6994 жыл бұрын
I just saw stuff for a paid apprenticeship for the union here for an operating engineer, I sent the email in they ask for expressing interest and all that. I am a 26 year old mail courier but I really get along better with people in construction, and I want to make better money and work those big ass machines lol. I was a forklift operator for a couple years and I was pretty boss at that in a really busy warehouse with alot of people moving around and tight corners and moving wrapping machines and such, lifting really heavy stuff up and down off of the racks and organizing large stacks of pallets and such. So I feel like I would be good at it. We will see what happens, thanks for the video
@truman58384 жыл бұрын
Im starting a heavy machinery course in the next couple weeks. Im Native so the course is being paid for. 6 machines in 6 weeks.
@getmboi744 жыл бұрын
Is that in New Hampshire?
@roninespiritu4 жыл бұрын
I have a 55000 dollar electronics engineering degree. I drive a semi truck..... first job offer after school was for $9.50per hr with prior experience before school... bs how things work. good luck man you have the right idea.
@truman58384 жыл бұрын
British Columbia doesnt need a license. I live in Ontario but go back and forth to Bc. But , being Native i have dual citizenship so I can work anywhere in North America.
@fivelands17 жыл бұрын
Learn what the equipment can do , start to learn from the mistake others do, watch others how they do the work.
@colerauch21405 жыл бұрын
Currently 18 years old. I’ve been a laborer with an excavating company for 8 months now and have been on equipment as often as they can get me on equipment. I’ve been getting pretty good on skid steers and dozers and hope to get in everyone’s dream machine (excavator) here soon. He is 100% right. This way will suck for a little bit but will get better when you get into equipment
@motorcycleislife82964 жыл бұрын
Would getting your heavy equipment operator and cdl be the best method for companies looking to hire?
@MXSHOWTIME0078 жыл бұрын
Keep it up man!! More truck videos would be awesome
@AveryExcavating8 жыл бұрын
+MXSHOWTIME007 What kind of truck video would you like?!
@MXSHOWTIME0078 жыл бұрын
+Kyle Riegle just about anything, maybe cost of ownership, maintenance & what has gone wrong, you trailer set up and machines. I'm a landscaper my self so I like to see what you other guys are running and what not!
@AveryExcavating8 жыл бұрын
+MXSHOWTIME007 Okay cool...I have goose hooked up from yesterday and have to move Skid and Harley today for tomorrow. Will be perfect to do shoot that.! I use a gooseneck with a 23 flat deck and 5 foot beaver - total about 28-30 feet of space. Trailer weighs 6k, and has 2 single 7 thousand pound rated axles - ill explain why I went with singles vs duals on video. Its great because you can haul machine with bucket and extra attachment like a harely rake, rock hound, or things like pipe, trash pumps, or anything else on the front part of the trailer with the machine. Thanks for the ideas!
@iliketrucks21784 жыл бұрын
I’m almost out of high school I am a senior and I’m 50% sure I want to be a heavy equipment operator like my dad but the thing that is stopping me is that I’m scared that I won’t be able to learn i know this job gets you good money because my dad is one
@anteconfig53914 жыл бұрын
If you're someone who has played video games particularly someone who has played multiple games and switched between games like First Person Shooters, Third Person Shooters, Flying games, racing games etc... then learning how to operate a machine will not be the difficult part. Mainly because you're used to learning new and switching between different Control Patterns. So, again, learning how to operate the machine won't be your problem. However, if you believe you have difficulty learning the big picture procedures and the hundreds of minute, yet critical, details you're bound to encounter occasionally, then you should spend more time committing that stuff to memory. Ignorance sows the seeds of fear and fear is only dangerous if you let it take the drivers seat. To weed out the fear you must first confront your ignorance.
@Moe99721 Жыл бұрын
I agree with having to start at the shovel but I think 3-5 years is just a ridiculous amount of time to wait to get into a machine. If the job you’re at is wasting your time and wont give you the opportunity, either quit and go somewhere else. Apprenticeships are also an option as well, theres no way you should go to a company and “hope” you’ll get seat time. If you want it that bad YOU WILL FIND A WAY.
@hillmanant7 жыл бұрын
Present moment I've been at the same company 10 years working 60-80 hours a week 9 months a year @$33/hr so you do the math at time and a half over 40 hrs. In the winter months I draw unemployment @$400-$600+ a week all winter while I ice fish. I've been in excavation for 20 years. Started by being in the ditch and am now a GPS machine head in my company, anyone in my company that has troubles calls me. As a long time operator I look poorly on guys that come out of the machine operator schools as they think they know everything and don't take in real world teaching and suggestion. We would rather see a farm kid walk in and say I'd like to run equipment... Earn a lower wage $17+ for a couple years then after you get into a skiddie, loader, or backhoe, the skies The limit. Long story short, start with a smaller company, a teaching company with numerous demands and not enough people to fill every seat, start at the bottom but keep a keen eye on others running machines and analyze why that are doing a task the way they are and learn, outside looking in and when you get the chance utilize your observations.
@AveryExcavating7 жыл бұрын
Nice. Can i Get hired? !
@MuHa1366 жыл бұрын
А можно с переводом на русский
@myhops5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great advice.
@macknumber95 жыл бұрын
Who the fuck wants to work 60 to 80 hours a week?
@greylynn-snakevenom113glc75 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, im looking for a career change and find this role the one i want to get into. However i am in my late 30s changed from being an accountant/sick of office work need change. Would really like to pursue this as a career, no experience whatsoever.
@herbferguson6 жыл бұрын
Out of high school I let the Air Force train me as an operator. Lots of great experience in 4 years. Civilian military employees gave us a lot of on the job training also.
@HDJewBagel5 жыл бұрын
What do you guys think about a class that is 120 hours long 95% on machines. All instructors are former operators and small classes for $3500. Would that experience and training be worth the $3500 in the long run?
@AveryExcavating5 жыл бұрын
Probably a good start I would say!
@samuelalfaro70514 жыл бұрын
Shocker MX where is that school man? Im interesting
@johneisenhuth8287 жыл бұрын
Great video I learned alot thanks for sharing
@fivelands17 жыл бұрын
You start as a labor, and labor you are going to be for long time, what is going to be done, they don't want you use equipment, be smart, open your eyes, don't do too much talking!!
@greylynn-snakevenom113glc75 жыл бұрын
I understand what you mean, I just dont want to be a labourer as I have done that most of my life i.e. FUCK THAT. however, does not mean im not willing to work, just not as a labourer.
@Andrea-mo7bm6 жыл бұрын
well around here in southwest ohio in the cincinnati area we have a career school that teaches equipment operating during you junior and senior years while you do common core clsses and it is very useful and helpful
@fivelands17 жыл бұрын
You want to learn to become an operator, put yourself to watch hundred of video safety, you don't want to do the same mistake others did before
@greylynn-snakevenom113glc75 жыл бұрын
What would you suggest? im wanting to be a heavy machinery operator got no experience whatsoever. However will do anything to get there just not labouring lol.
@capcap74565 жыл бұрын
GREYLYNN - SNAKEVENOM113% Fire Hi I’m with stern operating company. I am actually a supervisor and by anything what do you mean? Would be willing to perform oral or hand jobs?
@capcap74565 жыл бұрын
GREYLYNN - SNAKEVENOM113% Fire You’re the one unemployed sir and I was just offering an opportunity.
@greylynn-snakevenom113glc75 жыл бұрын
@@capcap7456 True bro? Keep the oral momentum going, need to tounge jab it at the same time.😂
@dualsportbandit5 жыл бұрын
good advice.
@gutterboy47303 жыл бұрын
A company in my city offers a 10-week program for $10,000. Then they give you a list of employers looking for help after you complete the course. Not sure if most people have this option, but if you do definitely look into it. You get experience operating excavators, skid steers, and backhoes. Gets you familiar with everything, and then you get more training on the job.
@josegranados43675 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your information bro.. It's the way i started.. I have work with different equipment for a while but I'm looking for to get my license as a equipment operator.. It's hard to find some information about that...
@norfolkdash96 жыл бұрын
I'm a heavy equipment mechanic.. I couldn't sit in the same damn seat all day but I have my moments during rain and cold cold days I wish I was.. But I wouldn't have it any other way.. Just some advice for the new guys.. Don't try to tell the mechanic you know what the fuck your talking about, you might but most the time the issue has nothing to do with what you said.
@aronicerda5205 жыл бұрын
norfolkdash9 how much do mechanics in this field get payed
@jaredbrown44927 жыл бұрын
i plan on joining the Marine Corps and becoming an operator. mos 1345
@DavyWhitezel4 жыл бұрын
Jared Brown this was 3 years ago but google helmets to hardhats
@jdig19846 жыл бұрын
Go drive a rock truck or dump.truck and watch the excavator operators how they set themselves up to do a job it's a different view when your in the machine but if you study what they are doing from the outside even setting the machine level before digging a trench /foundation I started out driving dumptrucks then I started loading myself with the excavator then I jumped on mini excavators learning different jobs whilst labouring then I moved up to bigger machines now I'm a multiskilled operator with 15 years experience .I've been taken off a machine and shown how to do it properly told off yelled at by assholes who are too impatient for a kid that's learning take every experience and learn from it and when you do go wrong think about it and say IL go about this particular job and do it different next time it won't happen overnight but it will happen it's up to you whether it does or not
@macknumber95 жыл бұрын
Do all the different machines pay different? If I go union do I get licensed to drive say a bulldozer and get paid that rate for bulldozer and then if I want to move up to other equipment I can and make more?
@mrnogood7 жыл бұрын
I'm glad that where I live, you join the union FIRST....I'm getting trained and getting paid.....I learned how to drive a forklift today. If I had to go find a job with a shovel in order to get in the union, I would've never done it.
@Renigad19917 жыл бұрын
mrnogood Just now looking into this industry, age 26 no experience in this field. I've been looking at the apprenticeship program in my area. Is pay worth it and how long till they start paying you?
@underdogsciontc5 жыл бұрын
I'm going through jobcorps for heavy equipment
@AlecDaStar4 жыл бұрын
Charles Saylor doesn’t that take a lot longer tho
@underdogsciontc4 жыл бұрын
@@AlecDaStar not really on the 91 pickups the oil filter is on the passenger side in the wheel well
@iliketrucks21783 жыл бұрын
What do you think about Heavy Equipment Collages of America? I’m thinking about attending that school. It’s $10,000 per course I reckon.
@matttorrence29004 жыл бұрын
Is it too late for a guy in his 40s to get into this?
@alinbaraiac15435 жыл бұрын
Hey I’m 18 and fresh out of highschool, well acouple months and looking to operate, I am willing to work my way up to one! I live in Michigan, hopefully I can find someone to work for and eventually up my way to my own business!
@Sigmund6197 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info Kyle. I am really interested in becoming a heavy equipment operator and have some good construction connections and also have been contemplating the schools. I have a question and it probably sounds kind of stupid but I have been talking to a bunch of backhoe and excavator operators and they keep bitching about their backs and kidney stones. Is this a super common thing or is it most likely propaganda. Thank you
@AveryExcavating7 жыл бұрын
Hey Thanks for the question! I think there is honestly a lot of truth into that with bad backs and poor health. I would say its true. However, the counter to that symptom is eating well and taking care of your body better than most. I've practiced yoga and worked out at the gym all along and both of those habits have seemed to keep me in pretty good shape. Plus I make sure to eat pretty healthy as well. Good question, Ill make a video on this topic tomorrow and go more in depth with a response.
@Sigmund6197 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for your response Kyle. I have a cousin who works for a company called Pape Machinery and he sells John Deere's and used to operate machinery and he said that most of those guys are drinking at night and not staying hydrated. He also said the only time he hurt his back was when he got off the machine and tried to pick up a heavy piece of concrete. I quit drinking at 28 and am now 32 and eat healthy and exercise a lot so I am glad to hear your response about staying healthy. I just watched your day in the life video which was awesome. I always loved watching the day in the life video's of snowboarding and skating and now heavy machinery. Great video's and thanks again.
@kerobi886 жыл бұрын
Just detox your body (kidney) you can flush out those stones easily....once a year... :)
@pauljames9788 жыл бұрын
love you video man great info helped me out alot awesome job i would love to learn from you
@macknumber95 жыл бұрын
How does it work? Do I have to get licensed in each individual equipment? Does the pay differ for each individual type of equipment? Common sense tells me that a crane operator must be getting more money then someone on a skidsteer or whatever.... I'm just curious how it all works...
@AveryExcavating5 жыл бұрын
It really depends on the state/region and company where you live on licensing for equipement. Most all companies I know would hire you as an operator with a pretty basic skills test ; IE operating the equipment you say you can as part of the interview process. And yes...Someone who can operate a skid steer will get paid less than someone who can run a crane. The more equipment you can operate the better overall pay and overall work you will have available to you.
@noahrobinson59545 жыл бұрын
I could never be a crane operator... I always hear news about down in NYC how a crane crashed into a building and many were injured. Its a risky job, if you fail, you go down in history as a maniac. A crane operator also has to have a lot of knowledge in mathmatics. But yes you would get paid a lot more as a crane operator than a skidsteer.
@tylermcguyrt52077 жыл бұрын
Im from Ohio and Pipelines are everywhere around where i live and still a lot of work being done and im 20 and i have really been thinking about doing Heavy Machinery i was going to go apply for Local 18 operating union thats near me. Is it a good move? i would be switching Unions from where i am now to that
@AveryExcavating7 жыл бұрын
possibly - I'm not very familiar with how unions work but I understand that you get paid better. Maybe see if you can job shadow someone first for a day or so?
@tylermcguyrt52077 жыл бұрын
Kyle Riegle Yeah that wouldn't be bad but honestly i know i would like it i just dont want to be laid off when i have bills to pay im between that or going back to welding thats what i went to school for and i know i really enjoy doing that especially being Union. But thank you for your opinion i want to get them from people that are in the trade. I also know that the Union i would apply for is a 5 year apprenticeship and for the first year its all school work and seat time in the machines to become fluent with them you have to have i think 4,000 hours on machine time and so much class time before your are sent to the field and i know you are paid to go to class
@orangejuicyice14485 жыл бұрын
tyler mcguyrt this sounds great
@kiffslandscapingfl70658 жыл бұрын
how do you get most of your work. like getting leads and staying consistent?
@AveryExcavating8 жыл бұрын
98% of it is word of mouth. clients call me back for repeat work, give my # to others etc. I get referrals from my rental company also. the other 2% has come from KZfaq videos and Facebook. that extra 2% turns into more return customers and adds more referrals from those new customers. I try to be as client focused as possible. I almost prefer they are on site and or can be accessable for questions regarding changes and exactly how the final product should look.
@kiffslandscapingfl70658 жыл бұрын
+Kyle Riegle appreciate it
@s13g3r48 жыл бұрын
heavy equipment operation trade/ Sacramento job corp would people think differently because of job corp?
@evanwallace2668 жыл бұрын
I want to become a machinery operator for the union how much do they make a year
@JoshT7075 жыл бұрын
im in the operators union and yearly salary of 130k to 150k a year in massachusetts
@auroraborealis36737 жыл бұрын
Is it true that in America you need to have a licence or diploma for excavator operator which it takes 9 weeks to pass it no matter the experience you have before. just to start working for any company?
@AveryExcavating7 жыл бұрын
It depends on the state you live in. Each state has different rules and regulations on that. Unions often require certifications as well. Thanks for watching.
@Atv8217 жыл бұрын
Certain US states require a license. Massachusetts is one. It is called a "hydraulics license. Most states have no such thing though. Experience is all that will get you hired. Your resume is all that matters.
@evandickens39175 жыл бұрын
im thinking of enlisting in the military as army 12n doing that 4 years coming out find pipeline company with 4 years experience running machine it will be easier and if i do for years i can use the gi bill to go to school
@AveryExcavating5 жыл бұрын
I mean if you want to go to the military because you really want to, then go that route. I would argue that you could get more experience in the construction industry itself and get paid the whole time and learn more about the trade in the 4 years you would be in the military.
@evandickens39175 жыл бұрын
@@AveryExcavating 12n is machinery operator in the army
@aaronguenther35774 жыл бұрын
I'm 16 and I wanna be a operator but what if I dont have a high school diploma can I still do it
@aidantheobald10144 жыл бұрын
Nah u should be good, I’m not sure what the process is for applying for IUOE but u should be able to get a job with a local construction company relatively easy
@906_SC4 жыл бұрын
Blue collar work- I want to work in Wisconsin and I don’t want to keep jumping around spots for a good paying job in pipeline welding or construction and so on... what jobs are there that I can do YEAR ROUND in Wisconsin as a blue collar for good pay?? (I’m a sophomore in high school and want to figure out what I want to do before it’s to late!) - thank you.
@dackbliamondexpeditions19286 жыл бұрын
I can't un see it
@jeffguzman64974 жыл бұрын
Does HCA in New Hampshire drug test ? (Operator school)
@FUTURE-IS-U5 жыл бұрын
Hello Do we need any experience or not for becoming equipment operator??????
@greylynn-snakevenom113glc75 жыл бұрын
Like anything experience is KING
@BigJohn-BigJohn5 жыл бұрын
Grey Lynn I mean ***
@j.w.55105 жыл бұрын
There are several routes... 1) Union which has paid training, better pay, safety, etc. (International Union of Operating Engineers). 2) Military. 3) Non-union outfit. 4) Paid training courses which is actually the worst and a huge joke.
@silentype30085 жыл бұрын
These comment offer nothing but confusion. I'd rather pay for the course over here in Washington where they help you get hired straight out the gate.
@granados19905 жыл бұрын
Silentype Student Producer $18,000 for one school in Washington
@hurt17043 жыл бұрын
Nicholas Granados yes but it appears to be the best school out there from what I have seen.
@hurt17043 жыл бұрын
Silentype Student Producer did you end up going? Considering going there..
@fivelands17 жыл бұрын
Send people to school!!!
@2ambaby1987 жыл бұрын
Do you make 60k?
@BigJohn-BigJohn5 жыл бұрын
Geri Lynn u wanna get into this??? As a woman from there?????? Good luck