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  • Опубліковано 30 жов 2024

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  • @Mr.dixon47
    @Mr.dixon47 Рік тому +126

    Another problem is a lot of guys don’t want to teach nobody

  • @nateallen2714
    @nateallen2714 Рік тому +59

    One of the problems is also the companies that think they can just use old beat equipment that’s unsafe and expect guys to want to work for them

    • @iteachdirtstuff
      @iteachdirtstuff  Рік тому +8

      Definitely seen that before! Had to de with it a few times.

    • @SnowingNapalm
      @SnowingNapalm Рік тому +3

      I feel safer on the old equipment at my job the new saftey measures laden replacements have tried to literally kill or mame me often too often, getting it to work right requires non osha encouraged "Temporary" bypasses that can improve functionality speed and saftey preventing crashes and else by putting control back into users hands, now some stuff like doing saftey check walk around that ya do automatically anyways if ya don't and just rely on an electronic reminder, then you disadvantage everyone around you because if you or your machine make a mistake the whole rest of your team has to make up for and carry the load that you can no longer do

    • @iteachdirtstuff
      @iteachdirtstuff  Рік тому +3

      @@SnowingNapalm We teach our students to run equipment with absolutely no GPS or systems to make the job easier.

  • @SorteX989
    @SorteX989 4 місяці тому +9

    I been trying to get in a company for a while I’m interested in learning and working full time I’m a very responsible guy but they are looking for people with experience hire also people with no experience and you’ll grow bigger as a company I understand is a risk hiring with no experience but there’s people like me who actually learn fast and do a great job without crying.

  • @weuries6
    @weuries6 Рік тому +47

    The problem is the work environment. Those older operators don't want to teach and stuck in their ways. I understand earning your stripes. I get it all. But why do y'all insist on making it hard to get in?

    • @LauraTonohun
      @LauraTonohun 22 дні тому +1

      To yell at you and make you feel small so I could feel big

  • @wooberdooba4019
    @wooberdooba4019 7 місяців тому +6

    As someone who is young with a CDL, Ive applied to about a hundred construction companys for truck positions. No one gets back or are willing to train.

  • @bloopbloop9687
    @bloopbloop9687 Рік тому +11

    Honestly the big thing keeping me out of it is how common 12, 14, 16 hour days are, as well as 6 and sometimes 7 day work weeks, sure i love using the equipment, but i also enjoy my life off the job site

    • @rotcaka
      @rotcaka 10 місяців тому

      Yep, the pay doesn't begin to incentivize or compensate for the years off their lives ... Not to mention, no one cares about blue collar work. It's all DP on the only fans and scamming so we can pretend we own a jet vibes right now out there ...

  • @js28123
    @js28123 Рік тому +13

    I have +15 resumes and applications out and no calls 😭 Id be happy to start with a shovel! My fingers are cross, I just got certified to run wheel loaders , excavators and rock trucks last month! Just trying to get my foot in the door, but no calls yet...

    • @Sonic_Appeal
      @Sonic_Appeal 4 місяці тому +2

      How’s it going now for you ?

    • @sergeantklein6026
      @sergeantklein6026 4 місяці тому +1

      My kid joined the army National guard as an equipment operator then joined the Union with their army certifications

  • @AntonioGarcia-rw2ng
    @AntonioGarcia-rw2ng 7 місяців тому +4

    Thats crazy i have applied at 8 excavating company’s and I have no call backs all these old head say no one wants to work but when someone applys they wont give you a chance

  • @Haxxorious
    @Haxxorious 9 місяців тому +1

    Im In a 2 month program rite now through our government in HEO learning 5 machines and i abosulty love it

  • @Pablo_baggz
    @Pablo_baggz 28 днів тому

    I love construction

  • @elcorconstruction
    @elcorconstruction 2 місяці тому

    Love this totally agree!

  • @ModernMillwright
    @ModernMillwright Рік тому +8

    Part of the problem is many companies have been passing up guys in their mid 30s for the last 10 to 15 years. Another problem is people in this age group who could be in the workforce instead got worthless degrees or are making money via social media.

  • @JoeCraig-s4b
    @JoeCraig-s4b 2 місяці тому +1

    I have a little experience on and off for 20 years but the companies always want to put you on as a laborer with a shovel in your hand. They never want to put me in the operators seat. No seat time equals no experience 😊.

  • @johnalmaguer7602
    @johnalmaguer7602 9 місяців тому +4

    Need some old school ways . Real management, longer stick time an better trading hands on
    PAY MORE

  • @Carloswhey
    @Carloswhey Рік тому

    Nice I love this stuff keep it up

  • @bradd188
    @bradd188 6 місяців тому

    I’m in collage for this right now, already have some past experience operating to go along with it. I’m exciting to get a decent paying job.
    But like some other people have mentioned there are problems in this trade, a big one being that no body wants to teach the younger guys how to operate or how to be a good operator cuz they’re worried they will be replaced. Another issue is companies hiring for operators then you get stuck labourering instead. Another issue is companies want a labourer/operator/mechanic all in one but they only want to pay labourers wages.
    3 trades equals 3 wages
    The guys I’ve met who are knowledgeable enough to do all 3 usually have been around long enough to run a job site. And expect anywhere from 40 to 60 dollars an hour to do so. And I don’t blame them. East coast of Canada wages for an operator start at 18 to 20 bucks an hour and that simple isn’t enough. McDonald’s pays 15 ffs. You’ll get closer to 30 if your with the city or another unionized company but most operators I see arnt making more then 25 bucks an hour

  • @fatbuddycat
    @fatbuddycat 11 місяців тому +2

    I'm going to work Monday for a company with next to zero experience and every ounce of passion to learn. I told them I wish I had more to offer. I'll try my best to succeed and i won't leave unless someone fires me.

    • @LauraTonohun
      @LauraTonohun 22 дні тому +1

      How'd it go?

    • @fatbuddycat
      @fatbuddycat 22 дні тому +1

      @LauraTonohun I'm still employed and learning every single day. I operate loaders, rock trucks, excavators, dozers, fork lifts and skidsteers. I weld a lot (stick and mig) as my most recent position is a plant tech. We have 5 plants and numerous mobile units on site, the maintenance is mind numbing without the repairs.

    • @LauraTonohun
      @LauraTonohun 22 дні тому +1

      @@fatbuddycat nice, seems like you're a handy guy to have around, I wish you well

  • @4X4Grandpa
    @4X4Grandpa Рік тому +4

    Hmm.. lack of people, yet I am a people but no one will hire and train me. Yeah maybe they don’t have the time to train but the chance of retaining a trainee should be higher??

  • @connorlhamon
    @connorlhamon 7 місяців тому +1

    The problem with construction is pay, I’m 23 I’ve been in construction since I was 17 I love everything about it except pay, there needs to be more money for skilled labor, I will break my back for a company that doesn’t even pay enough for my survival day to day just because I love what I do.

  • @phil.l.1327
    @phil.l.1327 26 днів тому

    Also one of the biggest problems is guys just don't care, they don't want to learn, and they don't want to work.

  • @WaterPickle
    @WaterPickle 2 місяці тому +1

    I would rly like to operate an excavator

  • @UhOhKaze
    @UhOhKaze Місяць тому

    I’ve been trying and I don’t know how to get into it

  • @loslobos5481
    @loslobos5481 11 місяців тому

    Look at your local trade union for an apprenticeship and earn while you learn. Operating Engineers are heavy equipment operators that have guys that want to train you and work in every state. But all trade unions have apprenticeship programs and you can make 50k-100k as an apprentice

  • @internetexpert8153
    @internetexpert8153 10 місяців тому

    I've been trying to get into the unfussy for the last 3 months but with no experience no one's even looking at me. how do i get experience

  • @prisonmike6210
    @prisonmike6210 10 місяців тому

    I'm 25 and I want to learn how to become a heavy machinery operator and honestly I'm really confused on where to start. Do you go to a school? Do I just apply with no experience? Which sounds like a roadblock. Do I apply for a union? So yeah I'm kind of lost where to begin looking.

  • @lookslikeit1151
    @lookslikeit1151 Рік тому +8

    I love the construction industry as a heavy equipment operator. If it weren't for my disability I would still be run an excavator or a wheel loader. Great work great work good pay, doing something that most people can't do and I did it for fun.

    • @iteachdirtstuff
      @iteachdirtstuff  Рік тому +1

      I wouldn't do anything else! I love my job!

    • @OhhhJP
      @OhhhJP Рік тому

      What’s your disability

    • @lookslikeit1151
      @lookslikeit1151 Рік тому

      @@OhhhJP I broke my neck and back in four different places leaving me with some diminished motor skills. I was a paralyzed for a short time as my spinal cord was damaged. I lost the ability to turn my head and body far enough to safely operator any type of machines. I have tried to run an excavator here and there just to see if I could, but my leg strength isn't good enough to get up and down from any machines. I could never get a job in the construction industry, let-a-lone any kind of job because I am considered 100 percent disable. I hurts my pride and manhood more than anything to be disabled because I now have to depend on others to survive. That is not living that is just taking up space.

    • @TheRealObama420
      @TheRealObama420 Рік тому

      dis ability to get this bread@@OhhhJP

  • @Sumo74
    @Sumo74 Рік тому +2

    I’m in Illinois in the Chicago suburb area. I’m 26 (27 in September.) any advice on getting a job like this. I have experience with forklifts I. Warehouses. It seems so difficult to find these type of good paying jobs. Always wanted to operate bull dozers and stuff man

    • @kineticzstaxx2572
      @kineticzstaxx2572 Рік тому +1

      You can either apply to be an apprentice for your local or apply to different companies but don’t expect your first machine to be a dozer you’ll have to learn how to operate a shovel

    • @troyfabrizius9942
      @troyfabrizius9942 9 місяців тому

      All the work is union up here your best bet is to apply to local 150s apprenticeship program

  • @LANDSCAPING-jt2bs
    @LANDSCAPING-jt2bs Рік тому

    should you be an operator or a contracter

  • @My_twins12
    @My_twins12 9 місяців тому

    Bro i just came across your videos, I am from Nigeria, I am a multiskill operator, meaning i can operate both dumper and excavator, i would love to travel and continue my skills outside my country if you can help

  • @Mustangsacrossms
    @Mustangsacrossms Рік тому +1

    I’m actually about to get certified to be a heavy equipment operator 🤘🏼

    • @jamesjingle9533
      @jamesjingle9533 Рік тому

      Florida doesnt need certifications ..

    • @Mustangsacrossms
      @Mustangsacrossms 10 місяців тому

      @@jamesjingle9533 I’m getting certified anyways just so if I need it I’ll have it

  • @roostercogburn27
    @roostercogburn27 10 місяців тому +1

    Pay is not competitive in this field. Higher wages would attract more workers. I find it horrible that we build the world that everybody lives in and we're among the lowest paid. Without us there is nothing.

  • @DanielAndreas-t2k
    @DanielAndreas-t2k 11 місяців тому

    I want this training ,where can I find this company ?

  • @ichita88
    @ichita88 Рік тому

    Where is this?

  • @IDon-tMean_NoHarm
    @IDon-tMean_NoHarm 10 місяців тому

    I would like to learn. Do I need heavy equipment license?

    • @Haxxorious
      @Haxxorious 9 місяців тому

      You will need to be certified on the machines you want to operate. At least here in canada that's how it is

  • @squishyking129
    @squishyking129 Рік тому

    My guy they told that i need to be 21 years old to start....i am now 21 and i have been pushing for it

    • @jamesjingle9533
      @jamesjingle9533 Рік тому

      Come to florida 18 yres old

    • @squishyking129
      @squishyking129 Рік тому +1

      @jamesjingle9533 wish I could im not from America though...florida is still a place I come and see and enjoy

  • @Coltenclimbs
    @Coltenclimbs Рік тому +1

    I try everyday to be an operator and no one is looking for a new guy

  • @somailaaziz
    @somailaaziz Рік тому

    Pls am an excavator operator but I don’t have any job for now. Any help please

  • @probanda18
    @probanda18 4 місяці тому

    Bro iam a professional heavy machinery operator I've just completed my diploma of heavy machinery operator from CTTI Islamabad one of the leading institute in the world how would I able to get an opportunity to work in your country

  • @liosocovlog6816
    @liosocovlog6816 9 місяців тому

    I got my excavator operator certification 2 days ago and nobody wanna hire me, cuz experience

  • @Haya-c7c
    @Haya-c7c 4 місяці тому

    Hi, Im from India I can work with you currently I am working on a excavator manufacturing company (JCB). That's all

  • @D3adXing
    @D3adXing Рік тому +1

    😂😂😂 people? I know of 10 people including myself who are operators out of work because everyone says they are hiring you fill in an application and nobody ever calls back! It’s the same for all of us. I don’t think it’s the people I think it’s because y’all want people with 5 or 10 years of experience and won’t give the newer generation a fighting chance

  • @fasolavictor9363
    @fasolavictor9363 Рік тому

    💯 but train more people

  • @FPVNOLA
    @FPVNOLA 8 місяців тому

    Bc they don’t pay enough or expect people to have 27 years experience for an entry level job

  • @sherlocksnow5342
    @sherlocksnow5342 Рік тому +5

    Take a look at your operators that have been there forever. Everyone thinks they’re irreplaceable. They are the problem with new guys. Insecurity, so they make it bad for everyone else until it’s unbearable.

  • @Rezz5.7
    @Rezz5.7 9 місяців тому

    Why in the construction trade no one want to help you out or teach you any tips and tricks

  • @blackbeard0074
    @blackbeard0074 9 місяців тому

    Yeah id rather go to prison

  • @bubbashursh262
    @bubbashursh262 Рік тому

    Sounds like bs😂 changing lives😂

  • @michaelbess2244
    @michaelbess2244 Рік тому

    The problem is the industry is racist. Unions in the tri state area won’t hire black people , nor will they allow them to go through the apprenticeship program

  • @BeatinRoundTheBush
    @BeatinRoundTheBush 10 місяців тому

    Yall aint hiring nobody!!!!

  • @apoloniomartinez5370
    @apoloniomartinez5370 Рік тому

    number

  • @cozyknits6420
    @cozyknits6420 11 місяців тому

    No one wants to hire first year apprentices

  • @kimberlyjohnson1014
    @kimberlyjohnson1014 6 місяців тому

    It’s not it’s a shitty industry and a lot of shitty people run it that’s why you can’t keep people and you don’t pay enough for them to live unless you’re working 6070 hours a week every single week all year long and then turn around to do it again next year and not spend time with your family or have any money to spend it all because it cost 11 too high so you wanna talk about keeping people maybe it’s time you take a look in the mirror

  • @mrdopeman15
    @mrdopeman15 Рік тому +1

    It's cuz most have backgrounds and won't even try

    • @iteachdirtstuff
      @iteachdirtstuff  Рік тому

      What do you mean backgrounds?

    • @mrdopeman15
      @mrdopeman15 Рік тому

      Criminal records

    • @mrdopeman15
      @mrdopeman15 Рік тому

      Some got domestic disputes dwi etc. And that automatically counts them out so ur pool just gets smaller and smaller

    • @iteachdirtstuff
      @iteachdirtstuff  Рік тому +1

      ​@@mrdopeman15 I have all of the above. People change. It's all I'm the past now. Hard work and dependability overcomes all.

    • @Bubbatrucka
      @Bubbatrucka Рік тому

      @@iteachdirtstuff where can I get training /certification

  • @Bidenfellohwell
    @Bidenfellohwell 5 місяців тому

    Dog crap pay. Why be away from family when you can make more money I a factory 😂