When I got started in the excavating business, I went to work for a guy that was a great machine operator and he understood dirt. He put me on a machine in a catch pond to let me learn how to operate the machine without having to think about what lever does what. I swung sand out of that catch pond for 13 hours straight only stopping to eat lunch and to pee once. Lol. After I could run the machine to his liking, I had to sit beside him and he would show me the process and the methods he used to do the job right and quickly. Then he put me on jobs that weren't time sensitive and let me do the work. When I could operate satisfactorily he started sending me out on my own. This probably took about a year or so to learn. Working on my own I learned the importance of planning the job out in my mind before I ever dug the first scoop of dirt. He was a great teacher and operator and put me in the position that I'm in now. You kind of remind me of him in some ways. Keep teaching those young guys.
@@DirtPerfect This is exactly how our boss works and boy is he a taskmaster to begin with ;-) But when you prove yourself, he looks after you. Had me on the 18t vibe roller between a D6 and grader setting down road stone between kerbs. Three machines "dancing" around each other setting a road base for tarmac the next day. No radio, just knowing each other and a few hand signals. Oh and a gang checking depth as ew proceed!!! Had a crowd taking a video of us too :-)
I love watching a experienced operator on any piece of equipment because, like you said you can learn the little things that make a big difference. That being said I have been running equipment since I was a little fella with my daddy being one of the best operators I have ever seen, and I am a firm believer in passing on knowledge. I put my son on an excavator in the middle of a chalk mine at age 3 and let him learn the way I did. He is 11 now and can run equipment as good as I can now.
Experience is king. I have 8 years in the Navy and I have two degrees. Which I have used very little of my schooling verse my training on the job. I learned more on the job than in schools.
Counter weight is a big hunk of pigeon and it doesn’t cry when it gets scratched. Without moving parts it is just there to keep the rest of the machine and operator safe!
Ugh that blue/grey clay brings back memories. Our horses used to sink up to their shoulders in that stuff (horses have a lot of weight and small feet). We couldn't afford to rent an excavator at the time so one day my Wife says "I'm gonna dig that out with the tractor". Yeah 4WD 32hp tractor and a 60" wide FEL bucket.. No way was that gonna work! Hah.. She had a soupy hole 5 feet deep and that little machine dragged out about 10 yards of filth and didn't get stuck. We back filled with red clay and packed it down by driving over it. Gosh darn it it worked like a charm. Took all day but heck, no more sinking horses!
Really looks great. I thought I was seeing things you with a mountain dew in your hand instead of a Pepsi. At least you kept it in the family. Thanks for the video
I think the best is someone eager to learn and interested to understand the why behind stuff, so they look around, pick up the hints, think along, try to be efficient and assist eachother to work towards the main goal.
You are so right with what you are saying on experience, vs education. almost 50 years as a truck driver in the Washinton area taught me, you never stop learning. And formal education just won't cut it..
Your attitude towards people with experience is what helps you be successful. Attitude and flexibility towards your work can overcome a lot of obstacles. Thanks DP.
Well said ! If those people worried about scratches on their machines and are continually painting and prepping them then they don’t have enough work on. I’ve never seen a good machine that doesn’t have ‘wear and tear’. Just like your favourite boots. Keep up the good work. Flamin’ mud!
I think the experience vice school education comment is an understatement. I tell my folks wisdom is worth more than knowledge. I wish our institutions (colleges and universities) required job experience between bachelor's and masters and then again for doctoriates. How can you master a profession without experience? I took 7 years between my bachelor's and masters and everyday I appreciate it because there is a lot of problems that there just isn't a book answer for. You have to learn from mistakes in order to grow. Well said comment.
I work in a completely different field, 20 years in IT and software development but what you are saying and showing is spot on whatever the work. Training and knowledge is useful, experience is better, the peak quality is having the good attitude that there is always something new to learn. That is the real wisdom and your comments and past videos actually show you do that. I don't mind inexperience in my team providing they are enthusiastic to learn and get better, your videos and people show that in spades, or perhaps I should phrase that buckets. :)
Hi Mike, You had me cracking up. After the third time you said I'm done ranting, I cracked up. My wife would have said I do the same thing. 😊👍 Blessings Ed from Chicago 🙂
My thoughts on experience: A new person has no bad habits to try and change. They can be molded into what you would like to have with a little guidance. Explain what you want and watch how they react to the directions and later give them input on how you feel they could improve.
Scratches on the counter weight are like callouses on your hands. Work happens. Scratches are experience. That snapping turtle was sitting there looking for his wife and kids.
You da man DP! People will always criticize. I would love to see what they could do in the same situation. You have the correct mind set! You and your gang of characters start my day with ball busting and laughter! Keep up the GOOD work!
People who have unscratched machines either don't work or only work in clean environments. But their attitudes don't matter. You are right, your work matters and you do good work.
Morning to ya. The only way for someone to get experience at any job is to roll up them sleeves and get dirty and do the job. Before long you start to get that experience everybody wants. It takes time to get that experience. Have a wonderful day love your video's
Love watching your vids.I agree with you about getting experience on anything .An old Army Dentist showed me, a 17 year old how to anticipate his moves and to see ahead of him .That was a life skill I still use to this very day and now I'm 70.
Hands on experience for new guys, and watch and learn, like you said. With your rant about truck drivers same here on the west coast!!🤷♂️🤷♂️🤦🤷♂️🤦🤷♂️🤦🤦 the buddy system, and wait for each other. Some do that. That’s a bunch of bs. I’m a dump truck driver but I don’t play that game. Load and go! 😂😂😂 when I get loaded my boss says take your time going but hurry back👍🏻😉
I’m a young operator and small business owner but I learned by getting my cdl, operating and driving trucks go hand in hand a lot. After years or driving and loading dump trucks with various equipment I got enough basic knowledge to start operating and learn more from there.
I have seen you operate lots, you are good and very smooth, with a lot product in a short time,and I like the name of you truck ,very respectfully to your dad.
The right attitude goes a long way with me, no matter an employee’s experience level. A master of a trade who is a pain to work with makes for a miserable experience.
I have been around excavation for about 15 years. I now have been building a septic division for a plumbing and well pump company. I have lives by the seven Ps. Piss poor planning produces piss poor production. Every job is about setup and planning your steps. Thats why i work so efficently i get shit done because i take 5 minutes to plan everything out. Although when work gets going you have humps to get over. Some things do the way you planned but now you have a plan you can deviate from and come back to after you get your problem solved. Thats why i like watching you and letsdig18 yalls planning is great. Keep up the good work
@@DirtPerfect thank you I learned something new today lol I never knew you could push out Mudd with a dozer lol I shoveled out a pond a few months back and it was terrible had to work in mats ten feet of silt in a 2 acre pond. Did it with a 305 and a skid steer took me a while.
Screw the haters. That’s my opinion. You do great works and have a great channel. I’m glad you take the time to share all you work and thoughts with us.
don't sweat it. you know who you are and the bank your making. people are jealous you remind me of myself you know how to make it work keep working it and keep your friends around nice bunch of guys
Experience is the best teacher in about all aspects of life. It is pretty sad that the majority of today’s work force either don’t want to work or don’t care what kind of job they do.
it's been two years but your comment on experience is spot on. I have 35 year in my field and 7 years managing. In my field I grew up in an aviation shop with my dad and uncle, went to college for automotive, worked in several dealers starting at 18, worked with the dealer's race team for several years, built and raced my own cars for 25 years ( did it all from fabrication to head porting and flowing) and ran my own business for 25 years. The people that were my friends were Ford and Chrysler engineers. So much experience that 99% of the mechanics out there never get. But it seems that everyone with a computer is an expert. So many internet arguments. My first racing mentors used to tell me that the first rule of racing was "never argue with idiots". Rarely do I answer posts on the internet any more in observance of that rule. I could never be a RUclipsr for that reason and I appreciate what you do. It doesn't take long watching your videos to see that you have the experience and integrity. Tough sometimes your mechanic videos make me crazy but I bite my tongue. ;)
Preach it DP! Grain hauler's are the same way and then complain about long lines! I like keeping my truck and trailer clean but corn and soybeans are dusty so I figure it shows I'm working. Great video once again and thank you for sharing!
Scratches paint is not damage it is part of the wear on the equipment/ character. Is the machine functioning as it should and well maintained. YES that is what truly means everything. Keeping the equipment clean and functioning with minimal on the job breakdowns keeps the cash flowing in not the paint job. Enough said. Keep up the great work. Thanks Dave
100 % agree on counter weight. Few minor scratches adds character. I bet those blade cylinders catch hell n that slop. What a beautiful place. Wish I could work for someone like yall
You are fantastic at loading trucks
Lol love the Rant!!!! So true.
Lol thanks
I ENJOYED WATCHING THE VIDEO DP ❤😊
When I got started in the excavating business, I went to work for a guy that was a great machine operator and he understood dirt. He put me on a machine in a catch pond to let me learn how to operate the machine without having to think about what lever does what. I swung sand out of that catch pond for 13 hours straight only stopping to eat lunch and to pee once. Lol. After I could run the machine to his liking, I had to sit beside him and he would show me the process and the methods he used to do the job right and quickly. Then he put me on jobs that weren't time sensitive and let me do the work. When I could operate satisfactorily he started sending me out on my own. This probably took about a year or so to learn. Working on my own I learned the importance of planning the job out in my mind before I ever dug the first scoop of dirt. He was a great teacher and operator and put me in the position that I'm in now. You kind of remind me of him in some ways. Keep teaching those young guys.
Thanks buddy
@@DirtPerfect This is exactly how our boss works and boy is he a taskmaster to begin with ;-) But when you prove yourself, he looks after you. Had me on the 18t vibe roller between a D6 and grader setting down road stone between kerbs. Three machines "dancing" around each other setting a road base for tarmac the next day. No radio, just knowing each other and a few hand signals. Oh and a gang checking depth as ew proceed!!! Had a crowd taking a video of us too :-)
That guy sounds like a pretty awesome guy to work for you didn't have a shovel in your hands for years.
I love watching a experienced operator on any piece of equipment because, like you said you can learn the little things that make a big difference. That being said I have been running equipment since I was a little fella with my daddy being one of the best operators I have ever seen, and I am a firm believer in passing on knowledge. I put my son on an excavator in the middle of a chalk mine at age 3 and let him learn the way I did. He is 11 now and can run equipment as good as I can now.
You tell them dirt perfect kick ass
Experience is worth its weight in gold
Regardless of what job or work you do, nothing can beat hands on experience, time, and dedication. Books can't teach that.😊
Teacher D P 👍🏻🇺🇲 Mike 🙏 Gotta teach them youngins 👍🏻👍🏻 How I learned to drive a wrecker 🙂
God Bless John & Carl ❤️ 😥
Michael, it’s all good I would not let it bother me. Sling mud buddy. 🇺🇸👍🇺🇸
You keep doing what works for you and your family! It’s your company, as long as it good for DP, that’s all that matters!
you are 100% correct, every day you run a machine or do any job you learn something
absolutely correct with your statement mike. TIME IS MONEY
Thanks appreciate that
You learn perfect world with education you learn real world with experience.
Tell them to kiss where the sun don’t shine !!!!! I think you are just kicking tale and getting the job done !
Thanks Garry
Experience is king. I have 8 years in the Navy and I have two degrees. Which I have used very little of my schooling verse my training on the job. I learned more on the job than in schools.
I agree with you 100%. Those are the educated people with enough experience to get into trouble.
I don’t think I have ever seen such shiny, pretty dump trucks.
C&C is giving his boys some of that experience that you spoke of. Come to think of it, that's where you started. I agree with everything you said.
Thanks
Next thing you will see an asphalt plant pop up on farmers Chris property in the future
Counter weight is a big hunk of pigeon and it doesn’t cry when it gets scratched. Without moving parts it is just there to keep the rest of the machine and operator safe!
Ugh that blue/grey clay brings back memories. Our horses used to sink up to their shoulders in that stuff (horses have a lot of weight and small feet). We couldn't afford to rent an excavator at the time so one day my Wife says "I'm gonna dig that out with the tractor". Yeah 4WD 32hp tractor and a 60" wide FEL bucket.. No way was that gonna work! Hah.. She had a soupy hole 5 feet deep and that little machine dragged out about 10 yards of filth and didn't get stuck. We back filled with red clay and packed it down by driving over it. Gosh darn it it worked like a charm. Took all day but heck, no more sinking horses!
Really looks great. I thought I was seeing things you with a mountain dew in your hand instead of a Pepsi. At least you kept it in the family. Thanks for the video
I think the best is someone eager to learn and interested to understand the why behind stuff, so they look around, pick up the hints, think along, try to be efficient and assist eachother to work towards the main goal.
You are so right with what you are saying
on experience, vs education. almost 50 years as a truck driver in the Washinton area taught me, you never stop learning. And formal education just won't cut it..
Another Excellent Video
Thanks
That's a lot of muck !!! Hey a little. Mud here and a scratch here and there gives it that broke in look +++ Keep on mucking bud @@@@
Your attitude towards people with experience is what helps you be successful. Attitude and flexibility towards your work can overcome a lot of obstacles. Thanks DP.
Thanks John
I have to agree with John your attitude sets the latitude
@@kenthammarstrom8255 you wwwwwh
Well said ! If those people worried about scratches on their machines and are continually painting and prepping them then they don’t have enough work on. I’ve never seen a good machine that doesn’t have ‘wear and tear’. Just like your favourite boots. Keep up the good work. Flamin’ mud!
I think the experience vice school education comment is an understatement. I tell my folks wisdom is worth more than knowledge. I wish our institutions (colleges and universities) required job experience between bachelor's and masters and then again for doctoriates. How can you master a profession without experience? I took 7 years between my bachelor's and masters and everyday I appreciate it because there is a lot of problems that there just isn't a book answer for. You have to learn from mistakes in order to grow. Well said comment.
I work in a completely different field, 20 years in IT and software development but what you are saying and showing is spot on whatever the work. Training and knowledge is useful, experience is better, the peak quality is having the good attitude that there is always something new to learn. That is the real wisdom and your comments and past videos actually show you do that. I don't mind inexperience in my team providing they are enthusiastic to learn and get better, your videos and people show that in spades, or perhaps I should phrase that buckets. :)
Captain is always good for a laugh. Good video.
Thanks mike
100% WITH YOU ON THE CW SCRATCHES!
Hi Mike,
You had me cracking up. After the third time you said I'm done ranting, I cracked up. My wife would have said I do the same thing. 😊👍
Blessings
Ed from Chicago 🙂
Lol
Love your small rants
lol thanks
My thoughts on experience: A new person has no bad habits to try and change. They can be molded into what you would like to have with a little guidance. Explain what you want and watch how they react to the directions and later give them input on how you feel they could improve.
I don’t let the equipment do the talking , I let my work do the talking! You just went to the top of my list! Good job as always! Be safe!
Awesome! Thank you!
Kept on kept going on your doing great
Kept on keeping on your doing good like your your work
Great video beautiful property 🇺🇸
As long as you are happy and you are doing a great job. I wouldn't care what other people think.
Great work Mike!
Thanks
The mud on your counterweight, is a sign that you are working and feeding and looking after your family!
Nice job for Captain, digging those tracks out Lol 😂
Thanks
You are so right your just working hard that's the way it should be
Fun video thanks 😊
Thanks
You can teach the technique , but you can’t give them the talent that comes from experience .
Great job thanks for sharing have a great day and stay safe out there
Thanks
I like the way you taking kept up the good work
Glad you spotted that turtle. I spied him earlier in the video crawling toward the mud and the dozer. Happy that you relocated him!
Scratches on the counter weight are like callouses on your hands. Work happens. Scratches are experience. That snapping turtle was sitting there looking for his wife and kids.
Like that
This was a Mudperfect job. Lol God bless
Another great video and ya saved a couple of critters. Safe travels
Thanks 👍
You da man DP! People will always criticize. I would love to see what they could do in the same situation. You have the correct mind set! You and your gang of characters start my day with ball busting and laughter! Keep up the GOOD work!
This is one time I am glad. We still don't have smellavision. Lol God bless
Lol
People who have unscratched machines either don't work or only work in clean environments. But their attitudes don't matter. You are right, your work matters and you do good work.
You tell them #dirtperfect
Great video Michael
Thanks Tom
Morning to ya. The only way for someone to get experience at any job is to roll up them sleeves and get dirty and do the job. Before long you start to get that experience everybody wants. It takes time to get that experience. Have a wonderful day love your video's
Yup 👍
Awesome Job!!
Thanks
Love watching your vids.I agree with you about getting experience on anything .An old Army Dentist showed me, a 17 year old how to anticipate his moves and to see ahead of him .That was a life skill I still use to this very day and now I'm 70.
Thanks
love the hold video keep it up
Experience = hands on
Yup
Good work dp but best part was Phil hollering make her walk it to you Michael 🤣 😄
😁
Two videos in one day, thanks Mike.
Amazing knowledge 😉
Looks like lava flowing down!
I appreciate the explanation of what you are doing.
Thanks
Hands on experience for new guys, and watch and learn, like you said.
With your rant about truck drivers same here on the west coast!!🤷♂️🤷♂️🤦🤷♂️🤦🤷♂️🤦🤦 the buddy system, and wait for each other. Some do that. That’s a bunch of bs. I’m a dump truck driver but I don’t play that game. Load and go! 😂😂😂 when I get loaded my boss says take your time going but hurry back👍🏻😉
What a great view while loading!
Yes it is
If it's working it's going to get scratched love your channel thank you for all the awesome videos
Thanks Ben
I’m a young operator and small business owner but I learned by getting my cdl, operating and driving trucks go hand in hand a lot. After years or driving and loading dump trucks with various equipment I got enough basic knowledge to start operating and learn more from there.
I have seen you operate lots, you are good and very smooth, with a lot product in a short time,and I like the name of you truck ,very respectfully to your dad.
Thanks don
The right attitude goes a long way with me, no matter an employee’s experience level. A master of a trade who is a pain to work with makes for a miserable experience.
You do many more of these kinda jobs and you'll need some mats like ol Chris!
You don’t need mats as long as your careful
Good video again my friend good job operating excavator you know how to run it be safe
Thanks buddy
that was interesting , and informative . thank you
Just another throughly enjoyable video thank you 🇬🇧
Thanks
Thanks for the education of the securing an old pond dam.
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I have been around excavation for about 15 years. I now have been building a septic division for a plumbing and well pump company. I have lives by the seven Ps.
Piss poor planning produces piss poor production.
Every job is about setup and planning your steps. Thats why i work so efficently i get shit done because i take 5 minutes to plan everything out.
Although when work gets going you have humps to get over. Some things do the way you planned but now you have a plan you can deviate from and come back to after you get your problem solved. Thats why i like watching you and letsdig18 yalls planning is great. Keep up the good work
Thanks
The experience part is why I watch this channel everyday after work.. excavation is daily learning unless your dead.
Very true and thanks
@@DirtPerfect thank you I learned something new today lol I never knew you could push out Mudd with a dozer lol I shoveled out a pond a few months back and it was terrible had to work in mats ten feet of silt in a 2 acre pond. Did it with a 305 and a skid steer took me a while.
Screw the haters. That’s my opinion. You do great works and have a great channel. I’m glad you take the time to share all you work and thoughts with us.
Lol thanks buddy
don't sweat it. you know who you are and the bank your making. people are jealous you remind me of myself you know how to make it work keep working it and keep your friends around nice bunch of guys
Experience is the best teacher in about all aspects of life. It is pretty sad that the majority of today’s work force either don’t want to work or don’t care what kind of job they do.
Keep it up your the best, great video
Thanks
Oldy but Goode. You still rant. Lol.😊
I love me a good rant! 😂
it's been two years but your comment on experience is spot on. I have 35 year in my field and 7 years managing. In my field I grew up in an aviation shop with my dad and uncle, went to college for automotive, worked in several dealers starting at 18, worked with the dealer's race team for several years, built and raced my own cars for 25 years ( did it all from fabrication to head porting and flowing) and ran my own business for 25 years. The people that were my friends were Ford and Chrysler engineers. So much experience that 99% of the mechanics out there never get. But it seems that everyone with a computer is an expert. So many internet arguments. My first racing mentors used to tell me that the first rule of racing was "never argue with idiots". Rarely do I answer posts on the internet any more in observance of that rule. I could never be a RUclipsr for that reason and I appreciate what you do. It doesn't take long watching your videos to see that you have the experience and integrity. Tough sometimes your mechanic videos make me crazy but I bite my tongue. ;)
your 100% right scratch away.its amazing how that mud stayed like that for a year.and watching phil push that mud. wow.
We also like diesel creek , Letsdig18, Andrew camarata, cowboy car crushing
Preach it DP! Grain hauler's are the same way and then complain about long lines!
I like keeping my truck and trailer clean but corn and soybeans are dusty so I figure it shows I'm working. Great video once again and thank you for sharing!
Some people just don’t understand dirt kept up the good work
Scratches paint is not damage it is part of the wear on the equipment/ character.
Is the machine functioning as it should and well maintained. YES that is what truly means everything. Keeping the equipment clean and functioning with minimal on the job breakdowns keeps the cash flowing in not the paint job.
Enough said. Keep up the great work.
Thanks
Dave
you are correct my machines worked all ight thats all that counts frank....
There's no substitute for experience.
I agree with you on the counterweight ,it just happens.
What you are saying is so true 👍
Thanks
Neat video Mike
Thanks
100 % agree on counter weight. Few minor scratches adds character. I bet those blade cylinders catch hell n that slop. What a beautiful place. Wish I could work for someone like yall
You are a lucky man
Cornbread and bacon! That's a triple hinge!
your channel rocks...the best
Thanks appreciate that