Morality and safety aside lets take time to appreciate all crane operators! They can lift a crib with a sleeping baby inside it and lift it 400 feet in the air, place it and tuck the baby in without even waking the baby up. All that steel and swinging hooks and they are that gentle! Its a level of class and skill that i feel goes largely unnoticed and underappreciated! I can never get anywhere close to that level plus the factor of heights... yeah definitely not for me but MAD respect to all the crane operators!!!!
Sincerely thank you more than you know!!! And judging by your name, you are a trucker?! there’s much love and respect for y’all as well, my brother! Stay safe out there!
@foxhollerhomestead I appreciate that very much brotha! I find that operating cranes are just awesome and the more I learn about it the more respect I gain for the operators. I could never do it because me and heights don't get along lmao plus it's true I was born with the curse of diesel in my blood 🤣 I'm a 3rd generation truck driver I love it and hate it and wouldn't have it any other way but I have thought about hauling counter weights and parts for cranes it seems like an awesome gig to get into as soon as I save up to rebuild the motor on my other truck I may look into doing that
@@johnrtrucker I hear you 100% and especially when it concerns the diesel in your blood!! I myself bleed hydraulic fluid !! 😂 Been running equipment since I was old enough to walk, but done my fair share of sitting behind the wheel on some tractors myself. A lot of over the road and around town. I do believe if you’ve got a hunch to Haul some crane parts, you’d be awesome at it! We always need some good drivers. Keep on Truckin and stay safe out there my brother!
Great video..u missed ur calling.. And so very true most never understand the stress it takes us to do what we do without killing good men..that's why I drive fast cars..to blow off steam after work..
Sincerely, thank you my brother and you are 100% correct! Unless someone has sat in the seat, they will never fully understand the stress and responsibility that we take on. Everyone usually just thinks we picked stuff up and put it down that’s it! 😂
I'm enjoying your videos. The company i work for used to hire cranes from a crane company . They just bought a GRT 8100 and I'm going to begin training for it. I have become buddies with several operators and they allowed me some seats time. I'm eager to learn, that's why I'm watching your videos. Eventhough I won't be using a tower crane.
Mobile crane op here also. 5 years in. Def some days very exhausting. Other days not too bad. I'm only running 60 ton to 110 ton AT crane though. Working my way up to the big boys little by little
I just subscribed! I’m going to start tower crane as an apprentice but I was wondering pros and cons for both and this video helped me finalize my decision so thank you.
Sincerely, thank you my friend. And honestly that is too awesome!! Congratulations and I’m glad I could help! If you ever have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask
As a mobile crane operator myself, i find myself in awe when seeing a tower and imagining myself swinging that bad boy but like you said, i do enjoy the travel (in state travel - NJ/NY area) and different location each day where I'm working. I get audiences all the time too like you said where people walking by the work site or in a nearby building and they are recording the crane pick(s) on their phones mesmerized by the crane that I'm running doing its thing. Love being a crane operator. Much respect to you brother 🙏 keep swinging strong
I have to tell you, my friend that I really miss running mobile cranes and the traveling part! Sitting up in a tower 10 to 16 hours a day is very taxing and you never realize how much so until you can’t just walk out of the cab and take a break for a bit. Plus, you’re definitely right about showing up to a job site and instantly turning into a rockstar !! lol Stay safe out there ! 🙏🏗️
Truck crane operator here and i 100% agree with everything you said! Yes we have the luxury of sitting in the cab. But we also have the stress of being responsible for the load and people around the load while we fly it. Tower crane is something ive always wanted to do, but we dont do much of it here in south louisiana. I work for a crane rental company. I personally dont travel a whole bunch which the family likes. Much respect brother!
I drove around tacoma knocking on doors last week trying too find a way in.checked in with 612 dispatch. All seats were filled at this time. I got a couple contacts though. I love your channel! Thanks for the information.
If anything, get on the “out of work list” with 612! It may not happen immediately, but at some point in time they will reach out to you and there’s your chance to get in the door. Keep on doing your thing and never give up! Much love and many blessings
IUOE 115 out of Vancouver here! I’m 26 years old and have been running heavy equipment for 5 years. (OE member for 1.5 years) Excavator is my main but I run loader, skid steer etc. as well. Majority of my jobs have been in heavy construction, drilling, and pipeline. Being a woman on site has really increased my burnout the last few years. Seems like each job is worse than the last. I know I don’t have to explain to you the extra challenges that come with being a woman in trades. My spirit has been broken countless times and I feel very discouraged. All I want to do is move dirt, make money and come home safe. But it’s never that easy. After all of the work I’ve put into this career I really don’t want to leave it behind but branching off to something new within the industry has been on my mind. I requested tower crane training today at our local centre. I really pride myself on my lifting/rigging abilities and think it could be a good new challenge and change of scenery. Just as you explain to the audience in this video, it won’t change the mental exhaustion, being trapped in a cab all day and trying not kill anyone. I’m no stranger to swinging for 10-12 hours straight trying to eat a sandwich and throwing it in your lap in between loading trucks and whatnot. but I’m at a crossroads. I love being in my seat. Firing up my hoe in the morning is one of the best feelings. But the politics, constant scrutiny, competition and favouritism have got me down bad. The grass isn’t always greener (as we all learn) I don’t think I’m so much asking for any advice as much sharing my experience..I know starting a crane apprenticeship would just be another beast to conquer. But maybe getting out of the dirt world and up into the sky could be a new adventure. Thanks for any feedback :) Jess
Hey there Jess, First off let me thank you for sharing this with me! I am fully aware of the struggles women face when it concerns being in this industry, and I commend each and everyone of you that works your asses off to get to where you are, and continues to do what you do to make things right regardless of the struggles. If half of the entitled men would put forth the effort…!! What I can say is that you follow your dream and don’t ever ever ever let anybody stop you!!! Others ignorance is not your issue. At the end of the day the only one you can count on is yourself and never forget that. Sounds to me that you would do great in the crane industry and no it’s not easy, nothing ever worth anything should be easy…. But with your motivation behind you, nothing can stop you!! Tower crane is a whole different world than dirt. I ran every piece of equipment on the ground for most of my career, and I love like you said, jumping up in a hoe and just digging. Working mainline or underground utilities, you either have it or you don’t. The benefits to Tower crane are we are able to sit up in our own cab, and for the most part each and every trade networks on the ground relies on us 100%. Not too many people out there are willing to talk shit to the sky hermit!! 😂 So like I said, you keep on doing what you’re doing and if towers is what you want to get into than you do that and you do it 100%! Nothing but love and blessings to you and your family, my friend! 🙏❤️🏗️🏗️❤️🙏 PS If guys are giving you shit, it’s because you won’t give them the time of day or you’re better than them in a seat or both!!! Keep doing exactly what you’re doing. Don’t change for nothing. OE proud!! Sorry for typos, I’m voice texting. Lol
@@foxhollerhomestead Thank you so much for the words and the video Dusty !! I really need to hear that motivation lately. Means a lot. Love and light to you and your homestead !! ❤️ I’ll give you a holler if I get into the tower course :) Hope you’ve got some good tunes going in the cab today 😎
@@jrubysue123 you are more than welcome and you deserve it you just keep on doing what you’re doing and like I said, don’t let anybody stop you! One of the things that you will recognize about Tower crane ‘s or cranes in general compared to the dirt side is that there is going to be a little more sophistication… from my experience, getting into cranes, requires a lot of education and schooling among many other aspects, which puts the operator on a different level of maturity. We’re still a bunch of hard asses but a level of respect is a lot different. Keep me posted and good luck on your journey!! my wife and I are huge Fleetwood Mac fans, so that’s what kind of day is! Much love and many blessings to you and yours
Hang in there Jess! Im sure it can be tough. I hope you get to train for cranes!! That would be an awesome career. Ive worked with a few women operators and they were great to work with. We never gave them shit always respect. Sorry you dont get that there. Dont put up with their shit and dont give up!! STAY SAFE!!
Thank You for making this video , I am sending it to my company's safety coordinator ! I can't tell you how many guys have walk by the crane and looked up and said " You Got It Made " ! I will quickly tell them to go get their CDL license , and get their NCCCO certification and join the fun ! End of conversation ! I'm in my 70's and still running mobile cranes . It's better to "wear out" than to "rust out " ! Have a good week and be safe ! NCCCO certified operator .
like any trade you end up in each has its own plus and minus great information for those looking at your job. take care and have a great day dusty and family
@@foxhollerhomestead Thank you sir, what should I be doing to prepare maybe a book or the math portion worries me what should I do to prepare? Code books? Thank you
Honestly, everything that you are going to need to learn will be taught in the classes. The math really isn’t that much outside of your load charts which they will teach you. Everything else from there revolves around OSHA and ASME regulations which they will provide all that study material. As far as your experience, this is something that you will be learning for your entire career! Always make an effort to learn something new. My grandpa used to say that once I think I know it all I need to start over because I don’t know enough!! Don’t worry my friend you got this!!
@@foxhollerhomestead awesome thank you so much and as you say love and blessings to you and your family I’ll continue to watch and learn from your videos keep going we love them! 💪🏼
These are so helpful. Thanks so much. Looking into starting my apprenticeship soon. Need a change and I love operating stuff. Looks like an exciting and challenging career!
Sincerely, thank you that means a lot! Congratulations on your new path and many blessings to your future endeavors! I definitely know the feeling of loving to operate as I operate virtually every kind of equipment there is not just cranes. Just remember, never limit yourself to one piece of equipment, always make an effort to consistently learn and move forward that way your bettering yourself, but you also become more of a asset to the company you work for.
@@foxhollerhomestead thank you!! I’ve had some practice on both luffers and hammerheads, however my favourite crane is still the SK415. Have a great day! 😎
@@calebarcher3791 that is honestly awesome! Love hearing guys get their time and experience on these towers, y’all will be taking over someday! Piener definitely has some fun cranes, I’m in a SK 575 right now. Love this ol’girl! Many blessings to you and your family. 🙏🇺🇸
Hi mate, come across a few of your videos, good content, explained well. I've recently retired after 4 decades in the building industry in Australia, 35years as a scaffolder. I worked on many big projects with a lot of tower and mobile cranes, i got to know many crane crews as we need a lot of lifts on the job. I found the guys fun to work with even giving the dogman a hand landing a load or hooking up. What i do regret is not going for a dogman's ticket then moving on to a crane ticket while i had a chance, probably wouldn't be as stiff and sore now😂 Stay in the industry as long as you can because i miss the comradeship. Respect to you mate. 🇦🇺🇺🇲
As someone who does both, i’d recommend everyone to try both. I’d much rather be in the tower however 98% of the work my employer does, is on mobile 🤷🏻♂️ the happiest i’ve been is when i can do both bc it gives you time to miss the other. The shittiest part about any crane is taking the time off to go recertify 😂😂😂 someone petition to make recerts like CDLs at the DMV, you show up, pay the fee, get a new one 😅
😂 I hear ya, 100% and when I first started with this company I was in Mobile for quite some time and then only covering towers but been solid tower for the last six years and honestly it’s making me crazy. I need a break!! But hey, on the better side of getting recertification at least we can do it at home now !!
You are 100% correct on that one!! I honestly believe I can count on one hand, barely, the amount of awesome Signalmen I have had. I wish it was like back in the day where we could take them with us to every job. Many blessings and safe pickings to you as well my friend!
Well done, sir. I’m a tower as well. Haven’t been in one in over a year do to work needs all around. I’m at the Rodeo refinery. Doing the bio diesel fuel update. I too, have seen and heard the chatter you speak of,” all you do is sit on your ass and pull sticks!” I tell them, “ Hay! They don’t pay me to pull sticks, they pay me to pull them at the right time and moment so I DON’T K*LL YOU! It helps, but the stress they just can’t know until they do it…. So few won’t even try. Those are my friends down there! They have family and friends I know. Their safety is my most precious concern and I am hard core to maintain it! Slow is smooth, and smooth, is fast! And yes, the view is AWSOME!
😂 you are right there is no shortage of all knowing experts that have never done this kind of job! Like yourself I as well just want everybody to go home safe at the end of the day to their families and it’s my job to make that happen in the best way that I can. Typically, when I get out to a new job site, I will always bring my Bellman and Rigger etc. up the tower and go over a few things. Maybe let them sit down in the seat and swing the crane around. Of course not make any pics, but just give them a sense of what it’s like up there that way it helps them have a better mental picture of what I’m doing when they give me signals. Sincerely, thank you so much my friend and stay safe out there!!
Greetings from the UK bro, I've just become a Crawler Op, and a lot of the points you mentioned are well received, great video and definitely essential for those who may be considering it. I decided on basically anything but tower due to the want of freedom, hot food, breaks to stretch my legs & a toilet. I have a lot of respect for you guys who can sit up in the sky all day, I'm not built for it personally👊🏼
Hey there my brother! Good on you for your accomplishment! I always love hearing about the new guys coming up in this industry. 😂 I completely understand, as far as not wanting to get into towers for those reasons. It can definitely be difficult and especially during those long days where I am working 10 to 15 hours a day. Thank you so much for your compliments and many blessings to you and your family, my friend!!
I think it’s hard for a lot of people to comprehend the mental and physical taxing on an operator until they actually experience it but yes, you’re 100% correct. Our job is based on, not making any mistakes at all, because peoples lives depend on it
37 years in tower crane building mostly sky scrapers. Both hammer head and luffers. I go effortlessly from one to the other and love running it as fast as it will go all day long. Concrete, forms, iron. I look forward to running the snot out of it and an honoured to have earned the trust of countless men over the years. Accident free. 🤜🏗️🤛
hey Dusty, you should be an instructor at training center, i just finished my 1st week in Ellensburg for cranes and the instructor is horrible, all he's done is is hand us some books, had us highlight some stuff, go operate 1 crane for a bit but he's not really teaching us, and even said its up to us to read the material and study it, all your videos you are very articulate and thorough in what you are saying, i think you would be great instructor, i'm not sure i'm going to pass the written or the practical based off this instructor lol
Hey there my brother, First off let me tell you thank you I sincerely appreciate that and someday maybe I might end up in a role of that position but … I want to get you to pass this test, so what I need you to do is reach out to me through email. My email should be under my profile. Send me a message and I will talk with you there. Don’t worry my brother I completely understand and I will do anything and everything that I can to help you in this process and make sure that you pass this test!!
Hello Mr. Dusty, I'm in a big rush, but real quick, can you please tell me everything I need to know about lightening and tower cranes? Am I safe in the cab? So many questions: I"m on a Potain 109, the base is set in concrete and there's a ground rod. What's the point or good of the grounding rod when the entire base of the crane is in the ground? What do I do if lightening is in the forecast? What if I see lightening nearby? What if I'm caught in the storm? Is there a safe way to climb down? Rubber boots and gloves maybe? I'd really appreciate it. Gotta run. Thanks so much.
Hey there, my friend I apologize for taking so long to get back at you, but love you again by saying yes you are safe in the cab! It actually be extremely detrimental for you to get out of the cab during a lightning storm! As far as lightning being in the forecast, I will completely shut the green down and put it in wind vane when lightning is detected 10 miles within my radius. Just make sure to continue monitoring the lightning strikes and wait a full half hour after the last strike has been 10 miles or more away from you. I also will make an announcement over the radio for everyone to please stay away from the crane as the number one deaths that occurred with cranes are electrocution to individuals on the ground. Hope this helps out my friend and many blessings to you!!
Your correct it can be stressful I think that if you focus on setting up tower cranes as a rigger assembly Disassembly or working as a helper/oiler meaning real oiler set up crane then right after go signal run the fork lift for plates etc do that everyday for about 2 years push to learn everyday your at work etc by the time you start operating it will be easy to transition into operator I did that for 2 years and the rest is history
Most definitely I believe that anyone that wants to get into operating Tower crane ‘s. They definitely need to spend a couple years under the hook along with oiling and directing/dismantling, etc.. all of these things will go in line with appreciating and understanding what it’s like to sit up here.
I like watching you I have one question the bottom of the crane is in cement when the crane is being dismantled how do you get the bottom of the crane up the very last piece
Sincerely, thank you! So once the crane comes down, the concrete pad and the feet that the tower attaches to actually get covered with more concrete and becomes a part of the foundation of the building!
Gayle sincerely thank you and I’m glad that you got to learn something! My grandpa used to tell me all the time that once I think that I know it all I need to start over because I don’t know s#*^t!!
This was a great video. Thank you. What other jobs besides construction work sites are available to crane operator? Are there other jobs that provide a bit more stability as far as location etc? Example: maritime work? Ports? Shipyards? Other work places? How do you get those types of jobs? What are the typical working hours? Days?
In 2 months I will start school to be a crane operator I really like this I been looking into this for the past month but I wanna make sure it’s worth it and I wanna make sure I’ll be stable….can you give me your best option on this crane operators??
First off, let me tell you congratulations on starting your journey to become a crane operator! As far as what side to pick whether it be mobile or tower, my recommendation to you would learn as much as you can of both. By doing this, you’re going to gain a plethora of knowledge and this will only help you in the long run. Never limit yourself to just one thing. Good luck on your journey and many blessings to you and your family
@@foxhollerhomestead thanks for the reply, yes there are literally no videos on youtube going over some of the exam questions or overview of the exam, I have seen quite a bit of the practical testing though
@@justincabrera6865 I believe you are totally right and being that I just had to retest recently I think it’s a really awesome idea that you have! I also have a good buddy that works for CCO that I could run a few ideas through and maybe get some more study material to go over. Stay tuned my friend.
I know this video is a bit old to be throwing comments on now, but I want to ask someone who seems open and knowledgeable... I am 32, and I am feeling too old to try and get into the trade having wasted a lot of my life on things that didn't pan out, and I don't want to try and be in a space I shouldn't be in... what do you think? 32 too old to try and start in a trade?
love those videos keep them up. Did you ever refuse to pickup a load with a Tower crane?? Because you thought it was not hocked up right or something like that?? For example when you can't see the load and your rigger screwed up? Or do you have complete trust in your rigger? Who is the one that gets the blame for that if something happens?? I would assume the rigger?
Hi Mr. Dusty I have a question about the crane. I myself want to be a crane operator but I would like to know what advice or help would you be able to give me to become a crane operator a tower crane operator because that has been my dream job ever since I was a child. Please respond to me. Thanks
@@foxhollerhomestead 💕💗✨🫂🫂🙏🙏💥💞💞💞💞 Blessings To You Forever. I Meant For The Tower Crane Practical. The Inspection Practical For The Tower Would Be Different Since The Tower Doesn't Have Wheels ETC. Is The DEF Fluid Included Also ETC?
Very informative. Thank you. Where does one go to get certified and how long does that take? Do you have the final say as the operator on say weather conditions?
Hello .iwant to knwow betwen mobile crane operator and tower crane whos get more paid.................bcz the mobile crane operator must have a driving licence code 14 and qualification for mobile crane operator with tower crane operator whos can get more paid
hey what are the steps I need to become a tower crane operator what are all the classes I have to take step by step to get a certificate and the requirements
www.nccco.org/ The link that I just included Will help answer a lot of the questions that you may have in concerns to getting certified as a crane operator. Granted, there are a lot of steps beyond getting a certified that you will go through but honestly at the end of the day you have to decide if this is something you’re willing to put anything and everything into. It’s a lifelong career not just a part-time job… There are a lot of individuals that just wanna make the money and don’t recognize the fact that it takes an immense amount of effort and time to get to that point. if you’re willing to recognize and follow the steps, you’re on your mission to become what it takes to become a crane operator
Hey there my friend! Here is a link to start looking into crane certification, www.nccco.org/ As far as the time it takes to get these certifications along with your commercial drivers license, it will take quite a bit longer than 5 to 7 days, but at least this will give you an idea of where to start! I do have some other videos that talk more in depth about how to become a crane operator. Hopefully this will help you with answering any questions on certification
That why if your running a tower crane and not getting top pay your setting your self short….hello your putting up a building worth millions how could you not demand top compensation…
Honestly, that’s a pretty darn good question and I would have to say that I love both as they each have their own challenges. I can’t say that I like one more than the other though. I guess it just comes down to the redundancy of sitting on one for an extended amount of time that I’m ready to move onto the next.!
Mobile crane pros. You get to go to many different places. In B.C. they are all nice places. Cons. Crane rental means you have no schedule. Bigger the crane the bigger the pain in the ass to get set up. Tower crane pros. Nice view. Quiet. That's a big one for me. Peaceful and quiet. And once your up there you can put your slippers on if you want. Cons. All the trades are fighting for the hook. So proper breaks to stretch your legs and get some exercise are hard to come by. Also, if your pouring concrete for 10 hours your mind starts to go if you don't get a break. So I would say fox holler got it pretty well explained.
Honestly, it depends on where you are geographically but yes, you do start off at a lower wage, but once you hit journeyman scale… the sky is the limit!!
Morality and safety aside lets take time to appreciate all crane operators! They can lift a crib with a sleeping baby inside it and lift it 400 feet in the air, place it and tuck the baby in without even waking the baby up. All that steel and swinging hooks and they are that gentle! Its a level of class and skill that i feel goes largely unnoticed and underappreciated! I can never get anywhere close to that level plus the factor of heights... yeah definitely not for me but MAD respect to all the crane operators!!!!
Sincerely thank you more than you know!!!
And judging by your name, you are a trucker?! there’s much love and respect for y’all as well, my brother! Stay safe out there!
@foxhollerhomestead I appreciate that very much brotha! I find that operating cranes are just awesome and the more I learn about it the more respect I gain for the operators. I could never do it because me and heights don't get along lmao plus it's true I was born with the curse of diesel in my blood 🤣 I'm a 3rd generation truck driver I love it and hate it and wouldn't have it any other way but I have thought about hauling counter weights and parts for cranes it seems like an awesome gig to get into as soon as I save up to rebuild the motor on my other truck I may look into doing that
@@johnrtrucker I hear you 100% and especially when it concerns the diesel in your blood!!
I myself bleed hydraulic fluid !! 😂
Been running equipment since I was old enough to walk, but done my fair share of sitting behind the wheel on some tractors myself. A lot of over the road and around town.
I do believe if you’ve got a hunch to Haul some crane parts, you’d be awesome at it! We always need some good drivers. Keep on Truckin and stay safe out there my brother!
@foxhollerhomestead I'm definitely gonna start looking into that and I really appreciate it brotha and you stay safe as well bud! 😁
I’m a welder and we hire a crane guy for some of our structural work. Nothing I love more than having a crane on site with a good operator in it!
I’m stressed just looking at how high up you are. Much respect to you. 😩💪🏾
Thank you 🙏
Great video..u missed ur calling..
And so very true most never understand the stress it takes us to do what we do without killing good men..that's why I drive fast cars..to blow off steam after work..
Sincerely, thank you my brother and you are 100% correct!
Unless someone has sat in the seat, they will never fully understand the stress and responsibility that we take on. Everyone usually just thinks we picked stuff up and put it down that’s it! 😂
@foxhollerhomestead yup..they have no clue what's on our shoulders..
Dirt work is superior to crane work!!! 😛😛😛Stay safe buddy!
@@AloneAgainstAll8855 😂 you be safe as well boss!
I'm enjoying your videos. The company i work for used to hire cranes from a crane company . They just bought a GRT 8100 and I'm going to begin training for it. I have become buddies with several operators and they allowed me some seats time. I'm eager to learn, that's why I'm watching your videos. Eventhough I won't be using a tower crane.
Mobile crane op here, mentally exhausted at the end of the day as well.
Especially after a busy day!
Mobile crane op here also. 5 years in. Def some days very exhausting. Other days not too bad. I'm only running 60 ton to 110 ton AT crane though. Working my way up to the big boys little by little
I just subscribed! I’m going to start tower crane as an apprentice but I was wondering pros and cons for both and this video helped me finalize my decision so thank you.
Sincerely, thank you my friend. And honestly that is too awesome!!
Congratulations and I’m glad I could help! If you ever have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask
As a mobile crane operator myself, i find myself in awe when seeing a tower and imagining myself swinging that bad boy but like you said, i do enjoy the travel (in state travel - NJ/NY area) and different location each day where I'm working. I get audiences all the time too like you said where people walking by the work site or in a nearby building and they are recording the crane pick(s) on their phones mesmerized by the crane that I'm running doing its thing. Love being a crane operator. Much respect to you brother 🙏 keep swinging strong
I have to tell you, my friend that I really miss running mobile cranes and the traveling part!
Sitting up in a tower 10 to 16 hours a day is very taxing and you never realize how much so until you can’t just walk out of the cab and take a break for a bit.
Plus, you’re definitely right about showing up to a job site and instantly turning into a rockstar !! lol
Stay safe out there ! 🙏🏗️
Truck crane operator here and i 100% agree with everything you said! Yes we have the luxury of sitting in the cab. But we also have the stress of being responsible for the load and people around the load while we fly it. Tower crane is something ive always wanted to do, but we dont do much of it here in south louisiana. I work for a crane rental company. I personally dont travel a whole bunch which the family likes. Much respect brother!
I love my RT and crawler cranes. 😊
I drove around tacoma knocking on doors last week trying too find a way in.checked in with 612 dispatch. All seats were filled at this time. I got a couple contacts though. I love your channel! Thanks for the information.
If anything, get on the “out of work list” with 612! It may not happen immediately, but at some point in time they will reach out to you and there’s your chance to get in the door. Keep on doing your thing and never give up! Much love and many blessings
@@foxhollerhomestead thanks brother
@@dirtycraneoperator most definitely!
IUOE 115 out of Vancouver here! I’m 26 years old and have been running heavy equipment for 5 years. (OE member for 1.5 years) Excavator is my main but I run loader, skid steer etc. as well. Majority of my jobs have been in heavy construction, drilling, and pipeline. Being a woman on site has really increased my burnout the last few years. Seems like each job is worse than the last. I know I don’t have to explain to you the extra challenges that come with being a woman in trades. My spirit has been broken countless times and I feel very discouraged. All I want to do is move dirt, make money and come home safe. But it’s never that easy. After all of the work I’ve put into this career I really don’t want to leave it behind but branching off to something new within the industry has been on my mind. I requested tower crane training today at our local centre. I really pride myself on my lifting/rigging abilities and think it could be a good new challenge and change of scenery. Just as you explain to the audience in this video, it won’t change the mental exhaustion, being trapped in a cab all day and trying not kill anyone. I’m no stranger to swinging for 10-12 hours straight trying to eat a sandwich and throwing it in your lap in between loading trucks and whatnot. but I’m at a crossroads. I love being in my seat. Firing up my hoe in the morning is one of the best feelings. But the politics, constant scrutiny, competition and favouritism have got me down bad. The grass isn’t always greener (as we all learn) I don’t think I’m so much asking for any advice as much sharing my experience..I know starting a crane apprenticeship would just be another beast to conquer. But maybe getting out of the dirt world and up into the sky could be a new adventure. Thanks for any feedback :)
Jess
Hey there Jess,
First off let me thank you for sharing this with me!
I am fully aware of the struggles women face when it concerns being in this industry, and I commend each and everyone of you that works your asses off to get to where you are, and continues to do what you do to make things right regardless of the struggles.
If half of the entitled men would put forth the effort…!!
What I can say is that you follow your dream and don’t ever ever ever let anybody stop you!!! Others ignorance is not your issue. At the end of the day the only one you can count on is yourself and never forget that.
Sounds to me that you would do great in the crane industry and no it’s not easy, nothing ever worth anything should be easy…. But with your motivation behind you, nothing can stop you!! Tower crane is a whole different world than dirt.
I ran every piece of equipment on the ground for most of my career, and I love like you said, jumping up in a hoe and just digging. Working mainline or underground utilities, you either have it or you don’t.
The benefits to Tower crane are we are able to sit up in our own cab, and for the most part each and every trade networks on the ground relies on us 100%. Not too many people out there are willing to talk shit to the sky hermit!! 😂
So like I said, you keep on doing what you’re doing and if towers is what you want to get into than you do that and you do it 100%! Nothing but love and blessings to you and your family, my friend! 🙏❤️🏗️🏗️❤️🙏
PS If guys are giving you shit, it’s because you won’t give them the time of day or you’re better than them in a seat or both!!! Keep doing exactly what you’re doing. Don’t change for nothing.
OE proud!! Sorry for typos, I’m voice texting. Lol
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@@foxhollerhomestead Thank you so much for the words and the video Dusty !! I really need to hear that motivation lately. Means a lot. Love and light to you and your homestead !! ❤️ I’ll give you a holler if I get into the tower course :) Hope you’ve got some good tunes going in the cab today 😎
@@jrubysue123 you are more than welcome and you deserve it you just keep on doing what you’re doing and like I said, don’t let anybody stop you!
One of the things that you will recognize about Tower crane ‘s or cranes in general compared to the dirt side is that there is going to be a little more sophistication… from my experience, getting into cranes, requires a lot of education and schooling among many other aspects, which puts the operator on a different level of maturity. We’re still a bunch of hard asses but a level of respect is a lot different. Keep me posted and good luck on your journey!! my wife and I are huge Fleetwood Mac fans, so that’s what kind of day is! Much love and many blessings to you and yours
Hang in there Jess! Im sure it can be tough. I hope you get to train for cranes!! That would be an awesome career. Ive worked with a few women operators and they were great to work with. We never gave them shit always respect. Sorry you dont get that there. Dont put up with their shit and dont give up!! STAY SAFE!!
Thank You for making this video , I am sending it to my company's safety coordinator ! I can't tell you how many guys have walk by the crane and looked up and said " You Got It Made " ! I will quickly tell them to go get their CDL license , and get their NCCCO certification and join the fun ! End of conversation ! I'm in my 70's and still running mobile cranes . It's better to "wear out" than to "rust out " ! Have a good week and be safe ! NCCCO certified operator .
like any trade you end up in each has its own plus and minus great information for those looking at your job. take care and have a great day dusty and family
100% correct RG and thank you so much have a great day!!
Awesome video! I just joined my local 953 and I subscribed Im looking forward to learning watching these videos
Too awesome congratulations my friend and sincerely thank you! 🇺🇸🙏🏗️
@@foxhollerhomestead Thank you sir, what should I be doing to prepare maybe a book or the math portion worries me what should I do to prepare? Code books? Thank you
Honestly, everything that you are going to need to learn will be taught in the classes. The math really isn’t that much outside of your load charts which they will teach you. Everything else from there revolves around OSHA and ASME regulations which they will provide all that study material.
As far as your experience, this is something that you will be learning for your entire career! Always make an effort to learn something new.
My grandpa used to say that once I think I know it all I need to start over because I don’t know enough!!
Don’t worry my friend you got this!!
@@foxhollerhomestead awesome thank you so much and as you say love and blessings to you and your family I’ll continue to watch and learn from your videos keep going we love them! 💪🏼
@@BM-yc2rx you are very very welcome my friend and thank you!
As always much love and many blessings to you and yours 🙏🇺🇸🏗️
These are so helpful. Thanks so much. Looking into starting my apprenticeship soon. Need a change and I love operating stuff. Looks like an exciting and challenging career!
Sincerely, thank you that means a lot!
Congratulations on your new path and many blessings to your future endeavors!
I definitely know the feeling of loving to operate as I operate virtually every kind of equipment there is not just cranes.
Just remember, never limit yourself to one piece of equipment, always make an effort to consistently learn and move forward that way your bettering yourself, but you also become more of a asset to the company you work for.
Good luck!! I’m completed all my apprenticeship hours for Tower 339B and currently at common core training for school!
@calebarcher3791 congratulations my friend!!
@@foxhollerhomestead thank you!! I’ve had some practice on both luffers and hammerheads, however my favourite crane is still the SK415. Have a great day! 😎
@@calebarcher3791 that is honestly awesome! Love hearing guys get their time and experience on these towers, y’all will be taking over someday!
Piener definitely has some fun cranes, I’m in a SK 575 right now. Love this ol’girl! Many blessings to you and your family. 🙏🇺🇸
Thanks for the video. I want too do this so bad!!!lol
If this is what you wanna do my friend, then get to it!! You got this 100%
Hi mate, come across a few of your videos, good content, explained well. I've recently retired after 4 decades in the building industry in Australia, 35years as a scaffolder. I worked on many big projects with a lot of tower and mobile cranes, i got to know many crane crews as we need a lot of lifts on the job. I found the guys fun to work with even giving the dogman a hand landing a load or hooking up. What i do regret is not going for a dogman's ticket then moving on to a crane ticket while i had a chance, probably wouldn't be as stiff and sore now😂 Stay in the industry as long as you can because i miss the comradeship. Respect to you mate. 🇦🇺🇺🇲
As someone who does both, i’d recommend everyone to try both. I’d much rather be in the tower however 98% of the work my employer does, is on mobile 🤷🏻♂️ the happiest i’ve been is when i can do both bc it gives you time to miss the other. The shittiest part about any crane is taking the time off to go recertify 😂😂😂 someone petition to make recerts like CDLs at the DMV, you show up, pay the fee, get a new one 😅
😂 I hear ya, 100% and when I first started with this company I was in Mobile for quite some time and then only covering towers but been solid tower for the last six years and honestly it’s making me crazy. I need a break!!
But hey, on the better side of getting recertification at least we can do it at home now !!
You can revert online with nccco with online proctor testing. Try it
It makes a world of difference in having actual signal persons and not just any hehaw.
Safe pickings my friend ✌️
You are 100% correct on that one!!
I honestly believe I can count on one hand, barely, the amount of awesome
Signalmen I have had.
I wish it was like back in the day where we could take them with us to every job.
Many blessings and safe pickings to you as well my friend!
Well done, sir. I’m a tower as well. Haven’t been in one in over a year do to work needs all around. I’m at the Rodeo refinery. Doing the bio diesel fuel update. I too, have seen and heard the chatter you speak of,” all you do is sit on your ass and pull sticks!” I tell them, “ Hay! They don’t pay me to pull sticks, they pay me to pull them at the right time and moment so I DON’T K*LL YOU! It helps, but the stress they just can’t know until they do it…. So few won’t even try.
Those are my friends down there! They have family and friends I know. Their safety is my most precious concern and I am hard core to maintain it!
Slow is smooth, and smooth, is fast!
And yes, the view is AWSOME!
😂 you are right there is no shortage of all knowing experts that have never done this kind of job!
Like yourself I as well just want everybody to go home safe at the end of the day to their families and it’s my job to make that happen in the best way that I can.
Typically, when I get out to a new job site, I will always bring my Bellman and Rigger etc. up the tower and go over a few things. Maybe let them sit down in the seat and swing the crane around. Of course not make any pics, but just give them a sense of what it’s like up there that way it helps them have a better mental picture of what I’m doing when they give me signals.
Sincerely, thank you so much my friend and stay safe out there!!
Awesome explaining of the difference in crans
Thank you so much my brother and many blessings to you
Greetings from the UK bro, I've just become a Crawler Op, and a lot of the points you mentioned are well received, great video and definitely essential for those who may be considering it.
I decided on basically anything but tower due to the want of freedom, hot food, breaks to stretch my legs & a toilet.
I have a lot of respect for you guys who can sit up in the sky all day, I'm not built for it personally👊🏼
Hey there my brother!
Good on you for your accomplishment!
I always love hearing about the new guys coming up in this industry.
😂 I completely understand, as far as not wanting to get into towers for those reasons. It can definitely be difficult and especially during those long days where I am working 10 to 15 hours a day.
Thank you so much for your compliments and many blessings to you and your family, my friend!!
I was a friction crawler crane/dragline operator and it can be mental and physically tiring
I think it’s hard for a lot of people to comprehend the mental and physical taxing on an operator until they actually experience it but yes, you’re 100% correct.
Our job is based on, not making any mistakes at all, because peoples lives depend on it
Awesome video.
Sincerely thank you my friend!
37 years in tower crane building mostly sky scrapers. Both hammer head and luffers. I go effortlessly from one to the other and love running it as fast as it will go all day long. Concrete, forms, iron. I look forward to running the snot out of it and an honoured to have earned the trust of countless men over the years. Accident free.
🤜🏗️🤛
add to the list of cons for mobile cranes:
Staring into the sun all day long lol
@@frankdevo5715 sometimes this can be OK but that’s where we hope we end up in a swing cab!! Lol
hey Dusty, you should be an instructor at training center, i just finished my 1st week in Ellensburg for cranes and the instructor is horrible, all he's done is is hand us some books, had us highlight some stuff, go operate 1 crane for a bit but he's not really teaching us, and even said its up to us to read the material and study it, all your videos you are very articulate and thorough in what you are saying, i think you would be great instructor, i'm not sure i'm going to pass the written or the practical based off this instructor lol
Hey there my brother,
First off let me tell you thank you I sincerely appreciate that and someday maybe I might end up in a role of that position but …
I want to get you to pass this test, so what I need you to do is reach out to me through email.
My email should be under my profile.
Send me a message and I will talk with you there.
Don’t worry my brother I completely understand and I will do anything and everything that I can to help you in this process and make sure that you pass this test!!
Hello Mr. Dusty, I'm in a big rush, but real quick, can you please tell me everything I need to know about lightening and tower cranes? Am I safe in the cab? So many questions: I"m on a Potain 109, the base is set in concrete and there's a ground rod. What's the point or good of the grounding rod when the entire base of the crane is in the ground? What do I do if lightening is in the forecast? What if I see lightening nearby? What if I'm caught in the storm? Is there a safe way to climb down? Rubber boots and gloves maybe? I'd really appreciate it. Gotta run. Thanks so much.
Hey there, my friend I apologize for taking so long to get back at you, but love you again by saying yes you are safe in the cab!
It actually be extremely detrimental for you to get out of the cab during a lightning storm!
As far as lightning being in the forecast, I will completely shut the green down and put it in wind vane when lightning is detected 10 miles within my radius.
Just make sure to continue monitoring the lightning strikes and wait a full half hour after the last strike has been 10 miles or more away from you.
I also will make an announcement over the radio for everyone to please stay away from the crane as the number one deaths that occurred with cranes are electrocution to individuals on the ground.
Hope this helps out my friend and many blessings to you!!
Your correct it can be stressful I think that if you focus on setting up tower cranes as a rigger assembly Disassembly or working as a helper/oiler meaning real oiler set up crane then right after go signal run the fork lift for plates etc do that everyday for about 2 years push to learn everyday your at work etc by the time you start operating it will be easy to transition into operator I did that for 2 years and the rest is history
Most definitely I believe that anyone that wants to get into operating Tower crane ‘s. They definitely need to spend a couple years under the hook along with oiling and directing/dismantling, etc.. all of these things will go in line with appreciating and understanding what it’s like to sit up here.
I like watching you I have one question the bottom of the crane is in cement when the crane is being dismantled how do you get the bottom of the crane up the very last piece
Sincerely, thank you!
So once the crane comes down, the concrete pad and the feet that the tower attaches to actually get covered with more concrete and becomes a part of the foundation of the building!
When we have cranes on our jobs, they are there for at least 6 months.
Very informative I learned something every day thank you for sharing your job and your experiences
Gayle sincerely thank you and I’m glad that you got to learn something!
My grandpa used to tell me all the time that once I think that I know it all I need to start over because I don’t know s#*^t!!
Your grandpa is very correct in that say saying because you won't know s*** unless you listen and learn every day
@@gayle4804 lol exactly!! You are amazing Gayle thank you!!
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Sincerely, thank you my friend. Sending many blessings from my family to yours! 🙏
This was a great video. Thank you.
What other jobs besides construction work sites are available to crane operator? Are there other jobs that provide a bit more stability as far as location etc? Example: maritime work? Ports? Shipyards? Other work places? How do you get those types of jobs?
What are the typical working hours? Days?
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In 2 months I will start school to be a crane operator I really like this I been looking into this for the past month but I wanna make sure it’s worth it and I wanna make sure I’ll be stable….can you give me your best option on this crane operators??
First off, let me tell you congratulations on starting your journey to become a crane operator!
As far as what side to pick whether it be mobile or tower, my recommendation to you would learn as much as you can of both.
By doing this, you’re going to gain a plethora of knowledge and this will only help you in the long run. Never limit yourself to just one thing.
Good luck on your journey and many blessings to you and your family
Well I really don’t know but the school I’m starting at it’s called miller crane works inc
Mobile you have to constantly be looking out for above ground power lines too I imagine.
Most definitely you’re right about that
Would love to see a video guide explaining further into the tower crane test
Copy that! I will add that to the list of future videos!
@@foxhollerhomestead thanks for the reply, yes there are literally no videos on youtube going over some of the exam questions or overview of the exam, I have seen quite a bit of the practical testing though
@@justincabrera6865 I believe you are totally right and being that I just had to retest recently I think it’s a really awesome idea that you have!
I also have a good buddy that works for CCO that I could run a few ideas through and maybe get some more study material to go over. Stay tuned my friend.
@@foxhollerhomestead thanks my brother ill stay tuned God bless🙏
I know this video is a bit old to be throwing comments on now, but I want to ask someone who seems open and knowledgeable... I am 32, and I am feeling too old to try and get into the trade having wasted a lot of my life on things that didn't pan out, and I don't want to try and be in a space I shouldn't be in... what do you think? 32 too old to try and start in a trade?
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Hopefully this helps out! If you ever have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask.
love those videos keep them up.
Did you ever refuse to pickup a load with a Tower crane?? Because you thought it was not hocked up right or something like that?? For example when you can't see the load and your rigger screwed up? Or do you have complete trust in your rigger? Who is the one that gets the blame for that if something happens?? I would assume the rigger?
Awesome questions my friend and thank you so much!!
I will be answering you in a RUclips short so please look forward to it!!
Hi Mr. Dusty I have a question about the crane. I myself want to be a crane operator but I would like to know what advice or help would you be able to give me to become a crane operator a tower crane operator because that has been my dream job ever since I was a child. Please respond to me. Thanks
Can You Make A Video On Your Tower Crane Inspection Walk Thru When U Prepped For The Physical Tower Crane Test?
Most definitely!! I have made quite a few inspection videos, but always down for another! Much love and many blessings to you my friend!!
@@foxhollerhomestead 💕💗✨🫂🫂🙏🙏💥💞💞💞💞 Blessings To You Forever. I Meant For The Tower Crane Practical. The Inspection Practical For The Tower Would Be Different Since The Tower Doesn't Have Wheels ETC. Is The DEF Fluid Included Also ETC?
Very informative. Thank you. Where does one go to get certified and how long does that take? Do you have the final say as the operator on say weather conditions?
Answered you in a short video my friend and thank you for the questions!!
Would be stupid to let anyone else but the operator himself make that decision
Hello .iwant to knwow betwen mobile crane operator and tower crane whos get more paid.................bcz the mobile crane operator must have a driving licence code 14 and qualification for mobile crane operator with tower crane operator whos can get more paid
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hey what are the steps I need to become a tower crane operator what are all the classes I have to take step by step to get a certificate and the requirements
www.nccco.org/
The link that I just included Will help answer a lot of the questions that you may have in concerns to getting certified as a crane operator.
Granted, there are a lot of steps beyond getting a certified that you will go through but honestly at the end of the day you have to decide if this is something you’re willing to put anything and everything into.
It’s a lifelong career not just a part-time job…
There are a lot of individuals that just wanna make the money and don’t recognize the fact that it takes an immense amount of effort and time to get to that point. if you’re willing to recognize and follow the steps, you’re on your mission to become what it takes to become a crane operator
How does someone with no experience very started in mobile cranes? Just get my CCO and CDL b? Can i really get it in 5-7 days?
Hey there my friend!
Here is a link to start looking into crane certification,
www.nccco.org/
As far as the time it takes to get these certifications along with your commercial drivers license, it will take quite a bit longer than 5 to 7 days, but at least this will give you an idea of where to start!
I do have some other videos that talk more in depth about how to become a crane operator.
Hopefully this will help you with answering any questions on certification
Mobile or tower which one pay more
Honestly, it depends on what size crane. If you get the opportunity to run a larger mobile crane, then the pay is of equal amount.
How often do you have to travel for tower work?
I answered you in a short video, my friend! Let me know what you think and many blessings to you and yours
are you in local 302 still?
Yes I am!
Sky hermit lolol
That why if your running a tower crane and not getting top pay your setting your self short….hello your putting up a building worth millions how could you not demand top compensation…
You are 100% right!
My name is Janet bangura am from Sierra Leone am a Excavator Operator please can you help how to operate Crane please Sir kindly help me.
How to become a crane operator!!
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Hey there Janet, here is a video I made on how to become a crane operator!
What do you prefer tower or mobile crane ?
Honestly, that’s a pretty darn good question and I would have to say that I love both as they each have their own challenges. I can’t say that I like one more than the other though. I guess it just comes down to the redundancy of sitting on one for an extended amount of time that I’m ready to move onto the next.!
I was wondering bcuz I wanted to take my tower test
@@ethanranos4431 it’s always good to have both, keeps you working, when one slows down
con #1: terex
Mobile crane pros. You get to go to many different places. In B.C. they are all nice places. Cons. Crane rental means you have no schedule. Bigger the crane the bigger the pain in the ass to get set up. Tower crane pros. Nice view. Quiet. That's a big one for me. Peaceful and quiet. And once your up there you can put your slippers on if you want. Cons. All the trades are fighting for the hook. So proper breaks to stretch your legs and get some exercise are hard to come by. Also, if your pouring concrete for 10 hours your mind starts to go if you don't get a break. So I would say fox holler got it pretty well explained.
You summed that up perfectly!! Much love and many blessings to you and your family, my friend!
I was told that a trainee gets paid very low for the first 3 - 4 years but after 4 years the pay increases significantly.
Honestly, it depends on where you are geographically but yes, you do start off at a lower wage, but once you hit journeyman scale… the sky is the limit!!
As I just found out at my local union, for an apprentice, you start at 70% of journeyman. Then every 1000 hours you get another 5%.
where are the crane jobs that pay 200k a year?
Towers and crawlers. High rises!
Maxum is a union company right?
@@faithhopeloveinc1893 not completely, we do have non-Union workers as well depending on your geographical area