What will you BE PAID to operate Heavy Equipment?!!

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Күн бұрын

We took a deeper look into entry level wages, low end wages, median and high end waged for operating heavy equipment in Canada & The US. We dive into 4 provinces & 5 states and discuss why the wages are what they are where they are.
If you've wondered what you'll be paid to operate Heavy Equipment, what your starting wage would be with little or no experience and what you could earn after getting more experience - this video is for you!
The full episode is also available on our podcasts either on Spotify or Apple. Check them out!

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@makefranks1227 4 ай бұрын

I like that you speak on the entry level wages because most people talk about seasoned wages which most likely dont apply to anyone looking up these videos.

@SoGoWoWo 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and for commenting. Absolutely - there is no sense lying to prospective people that’ll just turn them away. We need to be open and honest so people know what they’re getting into. Also, it IS a great way to make a living and enjoy what you’re doing but you need to put a little time in first. Thanks again and take care out there!

@jasonkost8350 Жыл бұрын

Just hired in at a company making $51.50 an hour as a heavy equipment operator in Detroit. Have very little experience

@SoGoWoWo Жыл бұрын

Holy Smokes! Thank you for the feedback. That’s a pretty awesome wage - Congrats! Can I ask if that’s union or non union? What will you be operating and doing? We are always curious about the real lives of our viewers.

@jasonkost8350 Жыл бұрын

Non union, mostly underground utility work. As for equipment, pretty much everything you can think of for dirt work. Pretty big excavators, dozers, backhoes, minis, skid steers. Ext

@jasonkost8350 Жыл бұрын

And it’s year round work, we are currently working 5-10s and an 8 on Saturday

@SoGoWoWo Жыл бұрын

Excellent! That keeps it interesting too operating all types. Congrats again! Always love hearing when you guys are doing well and rocking it! We wish you all the best and always be careful out there!

@SoGoWoWo Жыл бұрын

Certainly can’t complain about that schedule 😊

@anthonyholmes7123 6 ай бұрын

I live and work in Florida. Came in at $19 to operate excavators and loaders. Rose to $20 after a few months. I didn't have experience on big excavators, just small excavators and skid steers.

@SoGoWoWo 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and for commenting. That seems reasonable as a start with little experience and the fact you got a raise after a couple of months. Keep doing what you’re doing and your wage will keep going up right along with your experience. It’s the experience they’ll pay you for later - and it’s quite valuable. Thanks again and take care out there!

@anthonyholmes7123 6 ай бұрын

@@SoGoWoWo You are welcome. Keep up your work

@jasongeorge1901 Жыл бұрын

I live in Indiana and work a non union job. I started at $19/ hr but that could be because I came from driving a tri-axle. I have been operating for 4 years and am currently at $25/hr. I’m not positive of what the high end is, but I believe it’s about $35/ hr. Good operators are hard to find. If you are willing to put in the work, the sky is the limit.

@SoGoWoWo Жыл бұрын

Our apologies for not replying sooner Jason. Thanks for the comment & thank you for the info! We 100% agree too! If you're willing to put the work in the pay will come. Thanks again for your input, keep safe out there and keep working hard - it's a great career.

@eldonhill4840 Жыл бұрын

Here in Washington State, union wage for a journeyman is $53-$56 an hour, full pension too. Cost of living is high here, but even taking that into account it's good pay.

@SoGoWoWo Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! Thanks for sharing that info with us. This is the type of information we need to hear. Thank you and thanks for watching!

@nathanielmcginnes8592 5 ай бұрын

Yup group 2 which is 4yd and under loader 3yd ex is 55.09

@MafiaBoy675 Жыл бұрын

Minimum wage in NY is $15 an hour and based off the national average for operator pay NY is one of the highest paid states to operate in. Most entry level operating positions start at 20-25 and hour with experienced operators making closer to 50 or more. Whatever source you used had to be outdated.

@SoGoWoWo Жыл бұрын

We appreciate you watching our video and also the information! We definitely like to receive up to date info so thank you for that as well. It seems Google isn’t always the best source when trying to find actual information. Thank you again and glad to have the updated info. Take care out there!

@kevinlee135 2 ай бұрын

You know of any company hiring in Minnesota I have my letter eligibility for the local 49 that’s our heavy equipment operator union…I just can’t seem to get nobody to hire me. Yeah I’ll be an apprentice as well…but I’m willing to learn and this if definitely something I’ve always wanted to do and now I got the chance too!

@SoGoWoWo 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and for your questions. We don’t have any contacts in that area at this time but maybe one of our viewers knows of some opportunities out there in Minnesota? We can certainly look into it a bit as well and see what we can dig up.

@biggiebrain696 Жыл бұрын

Is there any institutions that I will have to go in for a training or I just have to go the university before I can be an operator

@SoGoWoWo Жыл бұрын

Hi Summer Great Question. There are definitely some different schools out there to help you learn to operate equipment. I will be doing a video on these in the near future. My best advice, stay away from schools that tell you it can be done in a couple of weeks. Like any trade, it takes time to learn the skills needed so watch out for the ones who promise you results in 2 to 3 weeks. Thanks for the question and keep watching for more info on this topic.

@ZARRAR313-dy9ot 12 күн бұрын

Sii i am from pakistan and apply havey equipment opprater visa. Soon i will be in cannada . Please recommend me some things what i do or not.?

@SoGoWoWo 9 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching and for your questions. The things I recommend: on your resume, make sure all your spelling is correct. If/when given an opportunity - don’t lie about your abilities. Tell them your limitations but also tell them you’re willing to learn - which I’m sure you are. And finally work hard - don’t just do the bare minimum. Hard work will get a lot more than anything else. Things to not do: don’t let them mistreat you. Most places are very good to work for but there are a small percentage that aren’t. If you find yourself at one that isn’t, don’t stay there. Don’t be late - show up on time. Don’t complain about working. If you want to be an operator, you need to be able to work longer hours than most. I hope this helps and good luck out there!

@aunt-_- 6 ай бұрын

So I can make 30-40 an hour starting?

@SoGoWoWo 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and for commenting. To answer honestly - most likely not. You would most likely start in the mid to high $20’s. That said there are some union jobs with a very high starting wage. If you were able to get into a union you may very well start around there. Good luck out there.