Finally an operator that gets it! I had to rip on a guy dropping 4 foot by 4 foot by 20 foot concrete overpass pillars in my side dump. I told him that I didn't pay over $80,000 dollars for a new trailer just so he could trash it In a day.
Or they'll put huge chunks right at the front or back. A side dump has all that room in the middle between axles, if I have to load a larger chunk I'll make sure I put it somewhere where it's not going to fall against his tires!
@@eldonhill4840 definitely the only way it should be done and it's definitely common sense but common sense these days has gone out the window on decent operators. Heck I haven't even been able to hire a decent truck driver for the last 3 years that knows how to do their job properly. I even offer $5 per hour more than the competition.
You are a good operator. My dad was the best God rest his soul. I'm about to take a job in a quarry. I'm no where your level. But it's just a loader. Wish me luck. Plus , I'm older . I have owned a couple skid loaders and ran big loaders in a quarry when I was young. I own a Ford 9n with a loader on front that uses more skill than all the modern equipment I've ran . Lol. Any advice would be appreciated 👍
In a quarry, they probably want you to be fast with your production. Starting out, that doesn't necessarily mean bomb around everywhere in high gear, it means focus on making sure every motion and maneuver is the shortest, smoothest, and most efficient it can be, and that your buckets are always as full as possible. Get all that down as slow as you need to, then the speed will come with time. Good luck and stay safe!
Everything @eldonhiill4840 said. Focus on staying tight to the pile and tight to the truck when loading. No more than 3.5 wheel rotations when backing up to go between. Make sure you are using your time in the pit efficiently when shuttling material. Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment!
Sorry guys, yes…the thumb. That’s what I was thinking, that it would be easier to grab vs balance to load truck. Didn’t think of the weight concern the thumb adds.
@@ericwieboldt7042 says the armchair operator who is back for his third round of commenting. If you were as good as you say then you'd be working, not sitting on your phone scrolling RUclips. Care to give any other advice or do you want to keep being an example for me to use in future videos?
What would you say a 41 yr old guy who did heavy equipment tires and has alot of mechanical expertise changing careers to heavy equity operating? Would it be wise? I'm really serious about a career change
@@DieselandIron I live in missouri would it be smart to go to school around here or find a particular school? I was offered free rooming for school in Minnesota I'm able to travel as we have no kids. Thanks bro for even replying.
Nice to see someone who knows how to pickup debris w/o a thumb, good training but I'll take a thumb everytime 😊
Agree! And thanks for watching!
Nicely done without a thumb brother.
Thanks brother!
Useful information and good things to consider. Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Finally an operator that gets it! I had to rip on a guy dropping 4 foot by 4 foot by 20 foot concrete overpass pillars in my side dump. I told him that I didn't pay over $80,000 dollars for a new trailer just so he could trash it In a day.
Or they'll put huge chunks right at the front or back. A side dump has all that room in the middle between axles, if I have to load a larger chunk I'll make sure I put it somewhere where it's not going to fall against his tires!
@@eldonhill4840 definitely the only way it should be done and it's definitely common sense but common sense these days has gone out the window on decent operators. Heck I haven't even been able to hire a decent truck driver for the last 3 years that knows how to do their job properly. I even offer $5 per hour more than the competition.
You are a good operator. My dad was the best God rest his soul. I'm about to take a job in a quarry. I'm no where your level. But it's just a loader. Wish me luck. Plus , I'm older .
I have owned a couple skid loaders and ran big loaders in a quarry when I was young. I own a Ford 9n with a loader on front that uses more skill than all the modern equipment I've ran . Lol. Any advice would be appreciated 👍
In a quarry, they probably want you to be fast with your production. Starting out, that doesn't necessarily mean bomb around everywhere in high gear, it means focus on making sure every motion and maneuver is the shortest, smoothest, and most efficient it can be, and that your buckets are always as full as possible. Get all that down as slow as you need to, then the speed will come with time. Good luck and stay safe!
Everything @eldonhiill4840 said. Focus on staying tight to the pile and tight to the truck when loading. No more than 3.5 wheel rotations when backing up to go between. Make sure you are using your time in the pit efficiently when shuttling material. Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment!
Nice job
Nice video
Thanks for watching!
@@DieselandIron 🙏❤️🙏
🎉Thanks my brother, yuh do make it look easy🎉 awesome 🎉
I appreciate it!
Do you prefer the bucket without the arm on this type work?
The thumb?
Loading concrete is much easier with a thumb but that adds a lot of weight to the end of the arm.
Sorry guys, yes…the thumb. That’s what I was thinking, that it would be easier to grab vs balance to load truck. Didn’t think of the weight concern the thumb adds.
how much does doing a job like this pay?
Depends on where you're located and how you bid the job.
If you just drop it in it’s much faster and saves fuel, tell the driver to stop complaining.
How not to load concrete into a truck
That was very helpful to everyone Eric!
@@DieselandIron yeah, better luck next time bud. You'll get it one of these days
@@ericwieboldt7042 Actually I think I've got it handled pretty well. Thanks for the lack of input though...
@@DieselandIron 😂😂😂 you wouldn't last the day at a real company
@@ericwieboldt7042 says the armchair operator who is back for his third round of commenting. If you were as good as you say then you'd be working, not sitting on your phone scrolling RUclips. Care to give any other advice or do you want to keep being an example for me to use in future videos?
What would you say a 41 yr old guy who did heavy equipment tires and has alot of mechanical expertise changing careers to heavy equity operating? Would it be wise? I'm really serious about a career change
I'd say go for it! It's never too late to get started, especially in this job market. We're hurting for operators.
@@DieselandIron I live in missouri would it be smart to go to school around here or find a particular school? I was offered free rooming for school in Minnesota I'm able to travel as we have no kids. Thanks bro for even replying.