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That sounds like it’d be absolutely hectic to operate! I’d like to mess around with one off the clock for the experience though.

No doubt! 🤣🤣 Didn’t have a vest, boots, or a hard hat on, but there was no sending him home, he was bustin hump.

😂😂 He was on a straight up mission and didn’t have time for questions.

Man, for a second I thought you were giving your 2 cents based on just watching the video, but no one would do that and expect to be taken seriously, right? You were out there. 😂 Seriously though, I don’t disagree with your theory, unfortunately that only works on conditions that aren’t saturated clay before the bottom line falls out. Believe me, we tried, and after one round it would just blow up again. With big dirt, the developers are paying based on yardage, and scraPers are the ones actually moving that yardage, the rest is just support to increase load counts. So if scraPers waste ALL day dragging out roads and not pulling loads, they don’t make the money, and the bosses are pissed. That’s usually when they bring in a blade; long or messy hauls. It’s cheaper to pay one blade than slow down 6+ scraPers to smooth their own road continuously. I wouldn’t let my back go to waste in the name their money, but when you could easily be replaced by the next guy, you shut up and just get it done. So there actually were reasons oddly enough.

😂 31 years of moving dirt and I’ve never had my scrapers bouncing around like that. You have 6 scrapers there. They can smooth the haul road faster than the grader! Sometimes you have to sacrifice a little to go faster. It will all work out in the end. And as a boss I would never have my workers thinking about not doing something they think is good or be replaced. Dude you need to leave. I used to work for Kiewit. You should go there where you can grow. I see you know what you’re doing. I think you’re at the wrong company.

Lol, Idk about “young fella” as this is the oldest I have ever been, but I guess we’re all young to somebody, eh old timer? I actually did start changing feet over time, but don’t need to anymore. Moved on to checking grade, so now I’m setting up the cuts and fills and tellin em what to do instead! 😂 All the same, the tip is appreciated, and who knows, maybe someone else will read it and it may save their life.

Anything is possible! I would recommend trying to apply at a local quarry. They may be union, so you’d have to find your way in that way, which isn’t a bad thing.

When you know, you know, and you certainly know!

It’s a pretty rough gig on the body, but there’s certainly worse ways than “playing” in the dirt all day to make a living, I tell you what!

😂😂, I can only imagine the PTSD your back was going through, my condolences. I haaaaaaaaate scrapers. Can’t speak for anything past 35 yet, but even this is too old, haha. When I’m telling my friends and family about scrapers, I tell them how the only cool part of operating them, is bragging about it to your friends and family. They move a fascinating amount of dirt, but to me they’re fun for like 5 rounds at most. Fortunately I’ve been getting to hop around different equipment instead, but I have to fully agree, not once would I have rather been in a scraper. Luckily it’s been less and less, and it’s just a few days here and there now, with the occasional gravy job like disking fields. Im with you on the finish work and don’t mind the paddle wheels either. Couple weeks ago got a couple days in a 627k with only 14 hours on it, and that was a pretty killer. Didn’t last though, they had me back in a 637D this week, which was older than I am, lol. What a dog! Plus it 2 mile haul, and I’d say 90% of our road was pumping hard! My back and I are super glad that job is getting an inch of rain today 😂.

@7b7decker7 I ran a 637 for 2 years consistent, then moved up. Had alot more here and there days, fill in and what not. It's a good place to start. If you aren't out of the seat in 2-4 years you will be there until you can't walk. The dozer is a nice place to be. If you get a shot, move on to grade checker if you can read plans. Then it's foreman. After that I quit, got my own license and now do my own thing. Never looked back. I don't regret any of it but I don't ever want to go back. Good luck with your future and keep moving that dirt. There is alot of money to be made in the dirt

This dork when I first started out 🤣. Used to have a really bad habit of jumping out of equipment without it, which is an EXTRA big no-no at the quarries in California, so I’d always just keep it on my head. Outgrew that luckily, our necks take enough beating without the extra weight..

Some companies require it. ALL DAY

True, some require straps too, it’s crazy. All day would definitely kill me. Got loaned out to a different company once, and NOBODY wore them anywhere on that job. I couldn’t do that either, lol.

I appreciate that, thank you! 🤘🏼

I hope all goes well for you! Scrapers get pretty gnarly sometimes, but they can be pretty fun too. Crazy machines. If it gets stressful and seems like a lot at first, just stick with it, it’ll get easier with time. You’ll find what works for you, especially if you get good partners that are willing to share some tips🤘🏼🤘🏼.

@@7b7decker7 I was fortunate enough to practice at a training site Friday & today (Tuesday) running a 657K, but just solo loads, no push/pull I’m not a pro yet, but I’m confident about running one on a job now. Definitely harder on the body than most other machines I’ve been on

Gotta teach em young! 🤙🏼

No kiddin, even the good days feel like a car wreck! Can’t speak past 35 yet, but it sure feels too old to me 😂.

I hope you get to also. They can be a lot of fun!

Yea, I actually kinda prefer open cab equipment. The windows just make it harder to see. Cabs are sweet if you actually get a rig with working AC, otherwise it’s like another 10 the outside temperature, it sucks.

Thank you! 🤘🏼🤘🏼

I can only imagine the awesome stories you have to tell!

Was NOT ready for that 😂

That’s the one! 🤘🏼

Hell yea bro!! I swear you look so familiar Im in a 2023 Peterbilt water truck, 4000 gallons and an American flag in the cab hahah

Thats awesome! I have been able to take my kids to check them out at a couple local jobs, but they don’t get to get in them or go for any rides, unfortunately. Hopefully they will still remember them as you do though, that’s awesome. Your dad sounds rad!

@@7b7decker7 great stuff there dude👍

Ahh that’s awful! I’m sorry to hear that. That’s exactly what I was afraid of. We weren’t out there together, but still wanted to make sure he was all good and was able to park and just wait for the sound of his bike this time. I can’t act like haven’t crept back on the side of a trail to check on my buddies when I’m in group, but figured we had gotten lucky enough that first time we crossed paths as strangers this time.

Thank you!

Eeeeeasy money 😂

😂😂 Tis the season!

😂 no kiddin! That old saying is true, we get bigger and so do our toys. Long days, but they sure make nice checks.

She got some hours that weekend for sure! 🤘🏼🤘🏼

Sometimes. I just fill up gas jugs at the gas station, mostly.

Solid advice! Although this video doesn’t reflect it, I generally do wear them when it’s applicable. Used to use the foamies, but have since upgraded to noise canceling buds. 🤘🏼

Usually on the job, but depending on the apprenticeship path, it may take some additional schooling as well. If you happen to find a non-union shop that plays with these bigger toys, that could be an easy way into a seat too. Generally speaking though, yes to on the job training.

That’s rad! I wish I had started that young, you’re on a good path. It’s amazing what this big ol toys can do.

Awesome I'm 21 one I can operate this and an excavator through I need some advice don't know if this is the right place to be

@@trexgamra6975just get the hours in the seat and it will all come naturally