A Day With Melbourne Earthmover Jimmy Starbuck

Jimmy Starbuck went to university for three months to study political science but quickly dropped out to make soap. Yes, soap.
After a fight with the boss's son, he quit to give driving "diggers," as the Australians say, a shot.
He bought his first machine three weeks later, a 2.5-tonne mini-excavator. How'd he afford it? With a car loan…
Fast-forward fifteen years, and Jimmy's company, Starbuck Excavation, has a large fleet of earthmoving machines and runs over 100 trucks daily around Melbourne.
I spent the day with him, driving around to various projects to get a feel for his glamorous lifestyle. We also visited his office and new yard.
If you want to learn more about Jimmy, listen to the following Dirt Talk Podcast episodes or follow him on Instagram @starbuckexcavation
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[@sidestep183]

I'm not very patriotic as an Australian but this was 100% Australia. If someone is giving you shit it means they like you.

[@td42williams77]

You're the only Australian I've ever heard of that's not patriotic!

[@nickhutt6264]

Probably an import.@@td42williams77

[@deezelkane]

A miserable ‘Yes’ voter spotted

[@sidestep183]

@@deezelkane I only learnt last night was the yes/no vote was all about. I give zero fucks what happens.

[@deezelkane]

@@sidestep183 you’re a leftist cuck, just admit it.. considering no one knows what the yes vote actually means, I’d say you’re full of garbage

[@urcousinfromboston9052]

Jimmy seems like one successful owner and also one cool as dude!! More of these plz!!

[@Excavator_bulldozer_TV]

Good

[@ACE_Inc]

This was a fun one! 😂

[@cntrlaltdefeat]

I enjoyed this style video! Cool seeing projects around the world going on

[@Excavator_bulldozer_TV]

Mantap luar biasa

[@patwalsh5080]

More Jimmy Starbuck, please. His interaction with Aaron very enjoyable.

[@hoerauf056]

This man is a gem

[@bassic6959]

his humour reminds me of one of my teachers. He will say the most disturbingly funny stuff but with no emotions. I love it. True aussie

[@Pvosinc]

lol ol mate ripping jokes on is kick ass just constant slaying it’s hilarious even ripping his own staff - dudes full comedy

[@alexbrink2195]

Great Video. brilliant Work at a small site with special engeneering requirements

[@hypercomms2001]

As I live in Melbourne.. it is good to see a doco about Melbourne.....

[@redneckgamers8148]

I'm so glad you're showing off the contaminated soil side of excavations, that's all my company deals with

[@jonlowe8727]

Did you mention parked under a power line on the insurance 😂😂😂. What a great dude

[@gssngr]

This was a top-notch video, Jimmy seems like a fun dude to hang with!

[@itzvex1198]

I met Jimmy's dad the other day while out on a bike ride. Really nice guy and was very proud of his son and happily talked about him and what the company was doing and how he has worked very hard to grow it. Loves his bikes too :)

[@user-yr5ee9vm9e]

Starbucker got it goin on yep👍👍👍👍👍👍💪💪💪

[@UncleManuel]

This week Aaron stopped by at Starbuck's. ... 'Cmon, someone just HAD to do this pun... 😁😁😁😜

[@mattbrown252]

A-Aron! Love the sticker pack!

[@brad99rocks]

Im so happy you’re still doing this man.

[@JoeHupp]

This is AWESOME! I am following Jimmy on socials - it's good to put a name to a face!

[@vincem5]

no announcement yr in Melbourne :( and in Bay st which is less than a mile from my home :( Arron!!

[@jamesweir2943]

you get to hang out with some cool people Aaron.

[@slibsager]

This is my favorite video yet. 😂😂😂

[@longy6612]

Wish I knew you were in Melbourne I would have taken you around Melbourne moving machines in the cab of kenworth 409

[@falcone2307]

Need to come up to the Vancouver area tons of construction going on with high rises going up everywhere. Huge excavations

[@chrisharris1965]

Super inspiring, I run a contracting business in Sydney 👍

[@tudobem321]

Hilarious video lol

[@MrDirtBikess]

Very nice video

[@Diga784]

lol nice job guys👍

[@bennorris8325]

This is awesome.Hey jimmy I own my own autoglass business and it it would be an honour to do all your glass replacement. I’ll beat any price your currently paying 🤑

[@orvarpersson7627]

Nice hope you make more shows aubot hard aussi yacka

[@BIGBLUE807]

When will you guys get around to Agnico eagle detour lake mine in in Ontario Canada,largest open pit gold mine in Canada

[@MyQwerty888]

This is the site (Manressa - Collingwood) where the CFMEU made a video about

[@danielporkar8523]

Nice video 😂

[@snapper7277]

You should do Kelm Hire next

[@Iamvaato]

You need to check our bdk earth moving

[@SomewhereInYorkshire]

With a name like Jimmy Starbucks he was always going into some kind of business

[@Catplank]

Casual red light ran?

[@Excavator_bulldozer_TV]

Nice

[@Ben.216]

Great video .. but breakfast at Starbucks would have added to the theatre 🎭 Jimmy room for improvement!

[@benwilliams3539]

"Australia, we're seeing holes.." Well, we hope youre enjoying the locals.

[@davidwindsor3601]

Looks to be making a real inroads

[@rossmacdonald4088]

Riveting stuff

[@Biglukedozerlife70]

HMU mate if you come to Western Australia

[@chrisoo8998]

😂😂😂 guy who drives truck rates down for subbies

[@iesous444]

runs red light... errr

[@kasyaakashofficial9822]

I am excavator machine operator

[@Ben.216]

If your from America it’s pronounced Mel -born Just like Mel-Gibson . But it’s really pronounced Bourne Like Jason .Bourne !