How to Become a Heavy Equipment Operator | Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs

[@naterzzz4021]

Hey, I’m 16 years old and i’m already doing my research on the trade routes. I go to trade school for plumbing but in that class we learn how to use excavators and skidstears and micro cranes. I really believe i caught the trade route just in time because not enough kids are hearing about this stuff! My top three trades that i’m considering when i graduate are plumbing, welding, and of course HEO. Thanks!

[@ORCWoodworking]

I'm also 16 but specifically enrolled into HEO at my local trade school I've only been on the loader and mini ex so far and it's fun

[@theunluckyfisherman4845]

Dont go heo dude go welding bless up good luck

[@heostevelady]

@@ORCWoodworking I’m a pipeline operator. The pipeline welders are hitting 4 to 5 k a week. Operator 3600 a week

[@ORCWoodworking]

@@heostevelady that's cool, but HEO is more fun to me but hey have fun with your trade hope you're doing good.

[@V1_RETRO]

How is life

[@Pretzel114]

It can be very difficult. I have 20 years driving truck/heavy wrecker and digging graves with JD and Case backhoes. I tried a lot of places but they all wanted to start you as a laborer. I understand this for the most part but with 20 years handling large trucks and wreckers as well as backhoe it's kind of hard starting as a laborer again. I just kept looking and eventually got in with a scrap yard running the front loaders and then the material handler cranes. I guess you just keep looking till you find that niche.

[@charlie-bucket]

a clip board and hard hat is prolly all u need to get on site then make your way to the heavy machinery to acquire first person exp. extra sneak xp lvl up

[@stoparret]

Been trying for 15 years. Have a CDL with end dump experience; ran farm equipment; everywhere I apply to find somewhere in, ...nope. I could probably pound stakes for 10 years and not get in.

[@sibandambongeni2646]

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[@swinsonburkes]

Be cool if you could go over how to buy equipment and start a small business from scratch , loved the vid ;)

[@raymartinez4596]

Look up the 9th edition of “Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods”. Everything he mentioned is in that book and more. Good luck!

[@Leemajors380]

I want to change my career from bus operator to excavator operator. What's the best way to start?

[@bigironfist626]

Man was hoping for certification/license requirements or schools suggestions aswell.

[@maxdmachy]

When the new face appeared I wanted my usual presenters back. Soon I got it - Mike is as brilliant as the usual man!

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

YUP...that’s why we are working with Mike! Very knowledgeable and does great videos!

[@joewarts8283]

22 years on cranes/heavy equipment. Have no problem getting jobs.

[@Akcd11r2002]

"Every move needs to count" Time, fuel wear and tear is all money....

[@ronniewilliz153]

Yep. An don't forget grease lol

[@Gogetta_Dre714]

Thanks for the info I’m 18 now about to graduate high school and looking to do this for my job no matter what I have to battle to get this type of job

[@Uneldo7]

Hope you made it! if not, that's okay man, just keep pushing on and youll get there.

[@Gogetta_Dre714]

@@Uneldo7 haven’t yet man still pushing and trying my best but thank you!!

[@hhuodod2209]

I live in the uk and im a Nurse. Fed up with it. This looks like a job for me 🙂The pay is better as well xx

[@dt3963]

I’m in the UK and trying to move into this from my HR career. I’ve been told that getting qualified to operate heavy plant is “easy”, but I’d still struggle to find a job because I don’t have any groundworker experience apparently. I’m not sure how true this is but I guess it makes sense..

[@raulcastro411]

Find the nearest landfill. That’s the easiest way to start!

[@ConstructionMachineryChannel]

Dirt perfect is awesome! Mike is a good guy for this.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks appreciate that

[@saidali5559]

Heavy equipment operator certification with safety tickets and truck license may help you pass the threshold

[@kinzanglhendup3114]

i m backhoe operator in my home country and i may not have language problem in your coutry. how should i go about in getting used to the machinery system,if i get an opportunity as a operator.

[@Digger62]

Try the military aka the Seabees

[@madjack1748]

Best way to get into a machine is starting from a laborer and earning it, or as truck driver loading yourself. spending time on the ground working with a machine provides invaluable knowledge when you go to jump in the seat. If you're green and feel confident with the controls and how the machine works then the best jobs are bulking or loading out trucks or working in some kind of pit or mine. After that civil construction or logging are good, more advanced machine careers that require a lot of skill and knowledge to be good at but they're very rewarding. Always talk to the older experienced guys and ask for advice too, takes years to become a good operator and not everyone is cut out for it, in my experience 90% of the people i've worked with who spent thousands on a school or course end up as rock truck drivers.

[@1steelerthug]

How important is certification? Are these HEO schools for over 10k worth it?

[@dieselorchestra4342]

no sir

[@Andrew-hr6bu]

@@dieselorchestra4342 whats best way to go for career in HEO?

[@JFBence]

I thought he would explain the training system, and the operator exam types in the US.

[@supermon127]

i have been trying to get in to local 15 in ny for over 10 years its impossible

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Don’t always need to take the union path. You working in the industry now?

[@supermon127]

@@HeavyMetalLearning ya i am currently a union laborer but i run all the equipment on on prevailing jobs but every time i am almost to get a local 15 permit something happens and they dont give it to me

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

@@supermon127 hmmm...sorry man, that sucks. Don't give up.

[@mrandrewdennis1]

Jesse it can be frustrating I know. I live in NY as well and I belong to local 158. If you don’t operate for a union in NY it is hard to make good money. Keep your head up.

[@kushmanjalidevi-we6rz]

From India🇮🇳. I am excavator operator

[@user-zt7zk5ll6d]

Is there anyway i can get familiar with the Union EO assesment test?

[@smooothoperator9271]

Great topic 👍

[@sagebrush243]

I’m going to a tech school to be a heavy equipment operator but someone I know says it’s a hard career to initially get into because most companies don’t want to hire a greenhorn. What’s your experience with this?

[@michaelsmustang5.099]

Did you find anything

[@tigergoesrawrr2519]

I second this

[@HarryGoulding]

Jump in as a laborer for landscaping or excavation company. The smaller the better IMHO

[@jujagthemag]

Bro keep going it’s a great certification. Yes they want you to operate so it’s all about how confident you are about using your new HEO Certification. The more seat time the better you get. I’m new myself but I’m getting my confidence up. You’ve been class trained so experience will make you a valued operator. Good Luck

[@kushmanjalidevi-we6rz]

@@HarryGoulding hi

[@charlie-bucket]

i just want to be left alone with a machine for a few hrs.

[@radicalgreek99]

First rule of anything is RTFM.

[@harjinderbal1682]

I M A WHEEL LOADER OPERATOR AT DUBAI N I GOT THE 20 YEr experience of wheel loader n I got the heavy n light license of operating from Dubai, How I can get the job for wheel loader operater ?

[@whatswhat7614]

I'm a woman coming out of trucking. Is there a boys club when it comes to getting this certification and getting otj training?

[@zahraplayingvlogs225]

I have 15 years of experience as an Excavetor operator i need job in USA

[@kushmanjalidevi-we6rz]

Nice

[@3078mik]

Does a dui record from 2005 prevent someone from becoming an operator?

[@davidianson1182]

No that’s actually what they’re looking for lol

[@MiikeyLawless]

@@davidianson1182 lmfao

[@milesduncan7345]

@@davidianson1182 😂😂

[@richardkamowski4656]

How do u get in a union for being a operator? I’ve been trying for that last year and All the unions in my area wants schooling I’m almost 40 years old and lost my job and pension just trying to earn a living.

[@hurt1704]

What kind of schooling do they want?

[@chudamanibehara3825]

Qualification eligibility

[@SukhjindersinghsandhuSingh]

Hii sir I am loader operator 10 year Dubai experience

[@Imberserk4books]

I'm in my late 40s. Is it too late to get into this industry?

[@meomyo83]

Did u get into it?

[@Imberserk4books]

@@meomyo83 no I ended up staying at my current job

[@daveyork0]

yes. Can confirm because I'm older than that

[@upendragupta6544]

Hello friends I am from India 🇮🇳 I am excavator operator I want to work there please anyone can help me

[@chiccenhawkc]

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