How to get Started running Heavy equipment, Excavating, Landscaping, Construction & outdoor services

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Want to run Heavy equipment, operate excavators or even run your own small business in Landscaping, Construction, Excavation, or other outdoor services?
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@BobTheButtworm1 4 года назад

I BSed my way into a skidsteer job with your videos as training. Then moved to a backhoe, then on to a big wheel loader. And all I did was watch your videos lol

@romanpchelinskyssaid3290 6 лет назад

Start from the bottom as a laborer or flagger, learn everything you can, work as hard and as much as you can. Make your bosses the heavy equipment operators jobs easier every way you can you will be operating equipment yourself soon. If you go to heavy equipment school they probably will still start you as a laborer so you can learn how and why things are done the way they are done. I just turned 20 years old recently and I operate a Hitachi Zaxis 870 excavator for a large grading company in the Southeastern United States, it definitely didn't come overnight, but it sure was worth the work!!

@Dirtmonkey 6 лет назад

Awesome! Thanks for sharing

@a-veteranlandscapesitework2413 7 лет назад

The easiest way is to join your local operating engineers union. And it's free minus the union fees once they start sending you out to work.

@thegreathorsdoeuvres 4 года назад

How does one do this, because I thought most unions required referrals and experience.

@powderhound109able 6 лет назад

Also, the biggest thing I've found is diversify yourself. It's a risky move but getting into the excavation field is a hit and miss. Don't be afraid of getting laid off, that's just an opportunity to work for another company doing something else. I've had years where I had 6+ w2's for taxes, but in that time I did virtually every aspect of excavation. Pipeline, residential push outs, utility installation, blasting, building and shaping golf courses, rock work, feeding crushers, top hand, running a blade, running a cat, wiggle wagon, dump truck and line haul, sewer, water, gas, power, now I'm on a directional bore machine. I'm 27 years old and I'll never have to "look" for work. If one company doesn't work out, there's a hundred more that will.

@vatoguanajuato3892 6 лет назад

I’ve been doing all he’s been saying already and it feels good knowing I’m on the right track. I’m growing slow and steady rather than fast and crash

@nickparimuha81 5 лет назад

Just started my apprenticeship as a operator engineer with local 18 super stoaked, left my old career in law enforcement to do something rewarding

@Dirtmonkey 5 лет назад

That great Nick, best of luck in your new job!

@almulakimaalimalriadiat9068 3 года назад

how is it going nick, after one year ?

@ljnouata9088 3 года назад

@@almulakimaalimalriadiat9068 nick got the sack

@michaellee4389 6 лет назад

I started out as a labor 6 years ago for a builder that does all his own dirt work and a lot of other builders work. As of a year ago I worked my way up to 1 of 3 operators and I love it and the way I did it was every chance I got to get some seat time on a machine I took it. I would even stay late at the yard on my own time just moving around the dirt and rock piles.

@michaelcurrie5059 4 года назад

I take heavy equipment in october and this 6 minute reminded me I've thought of that last tip " communication " is a really big deal your right .. thank you I learned lots from this video !

@Dirtmonkey 4 года назад

Awesome Michael, thank you !

@46rambo49 4 года назад

I got hired the first time because I ran farm equipment from a combines to balers to grain carts and elevators and I could weld pipe.

@benjaminkaplan9868 7 лет назад

thanks Stan for your advice and i really like these videos

@bbarker5766 6 лет назад

Great video! I've liked everyone I have watched so far. I'm on a limited budget right now but hopefully can get my business going soon. Thanks for doing these videos!!

@smileybrotherslawncare9599 7 лет назад

Nice video Stan. Good info! Thanks😉

@Porty1119 5 лет назад

I went the mining route. Got a degree in mining engineering and started out doing mill maintenance, then started picking up training on mobile equipment - mostly skid-steers and wheel loaders at this point in time. I've recently begun prospecting old claims with an eye towards operating one, and am in talks with several people about purchasing some older equipment to get started. The bare minimum nowadays is drills, a compressor, generator, fans, a compact loader (I'm leaning towards an old EIMCO or Wagner, underground equipment is built differently and sturdier than construction equipment), an underground truck, magazines for explosives, and a way to process or market your ore. As a stepping stone to running a mine, I'm strongly considering doing drill-and-blast contracting, and/or mining services for claim owners. There are a lot of people who own claims that have fallen into disrepair - there may be money rehabilitating portals and doing ground support work.

@jasonchhang6732 7 лет назад

Great video Stan! Keep making these informational videos MY FUTURE BUSINESS DEPENDS ON IT!!!! I might young now but I keep gain knowledge from you Stan. God bless you

@Dirtmonkey 7 лет назад

Jason Chhang thanks Jason. Appreciate it👍😃

@louisqualtieri2899 7 лет назад

thank you for the information very helpful for a learning operator!

@brandoncaldwell95 7 лет назад

Simple answer to the problem, start when young. I started handling tractors at 8years old. Im now 22, survived cancer in my "clutch leg" and still operating equipment from the old ford 9n to the new John Deere and case equipment. Once you can prove you can handle the equipment and not destroy anythig, people trust you with bigget and badder. 9n with a 4ft shredder and 1 bottom plow to the bigger beasts pulling 20ft batwings and 12 bottom plows.... Just takes time and have to love what youre doing.

@sethdiabira3026 5 лет назад

I'm 14 and would have to agree 100% I was the first kid my great uncle let operate his bobcat and before that I helped do construction on my grandmas house and got to drive excavator. Also do you use a lot of math for heavy machinery operators

@dillonmurray3212 5 лет назад

Nice man. First time behind the sticks I was 4. Dad taught me real young. I drive miniature tractors all the time, solo'd a backhoe at 8 in my grandparents property. I am trying to get into excavating. I'm 13.

@maxspoonemore3099 7 лет назад

Another great video for the small contractor to watch

@Dirtmonkey 7 лет назад

max spoonemore thanks max👍😃

@everythingearthmoving6210 7 лет назад

Ive only been operating for a year roughly, im still young but I can say its not what you know its who you know. once you get your name out there as a good operator that's when jobs start coming your way.

@Cam_M87 7 лет назад

I became an operator by luck but i stayed an operator and became a trainer because I took the time to learn the machines. I started on a 900kg digger (1800lb) and worked through to 900T. If you enjoy it you can go far.

@CarsonSchifsky 7 лет назад

Stan thanks so much for that first bit. People dont understand these days how to actually care about the company. We run a small landscaping outfit in Stillwater mn and man is it hard to find great employees who show up on time willing to work and go the extra mile and really help the company. Everyone wants a 8-5 and then to get a raise 2 weeks in without putting in any extra effort. Jeez, its a hard business were in...

@fishingwith_luke7010 7 лет назад

thanks i am 13 and i have ran a cat 336 when they came out i have ran a komatsu pc 300 with a stripe mine hammer a pc 30 a wa 50 i have also ran a wacker neuson excavtor ad a gehel skid steere.

@ExcavationNation 6 лет назад

This channel deserves more subs

@mattpahuta 6 лет назад

Awesome stuff!

@nancye.5656 7 лет назад

Great video! Do you have a video on how to schedule/plan out a job, for example, when to order materials?

@deankruse8751 7 лет назад

Hell yeah volvo equipment!! The rolls royce of equipment

@Dirtmonkey 7 лет назад

Dean Kruse good stuff 👍

@greenwaylawncareandlandsca2961 7 лет назад

Great video!!!

@asapmarionavarro3678 7 лет назад

your editing is wayyy better. nice work

@xolisapuwe1716 3 года назад

Wow I am inspired I want to start running business with Heavy duty Machine i can operate Tractor Loader Backhoe, Front loader, Excavator, Skit steerer, Truck drive’s license I got it 9 months ago

@Bradenmorrismowing 7 лет назад

I was waiting for this video

@Dirtmonkey 7 лет назад

Mow Bro's Lawn Care Buisness you were? Did it help?😃👍

@JoeDoeOutdoors 6 лет назад

Hii I really enjoy your channel ☺ Keep it up!

@richardjimenez7394 6 лет назад

Thank you for your share

@stretchEE1 7 лет назад

Droppin them shiny rocks

@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power 7 лет назад

it's like you can learn _and_ dance _at the same time_ watching this.

@devinmcintyre6488 7 лет назад

hey stan this is flash . Only 20 edits per minute. LOVE SERIES !!

@Dirtmonkey 7 лет назад

john doe hi flash. You counted the edits? Dang -that's serious but yep. These videos take tons of time. I even edit out my breathing. I try to keep them as fast paced as possible. I don't like boring monologues without a quick end story. I try to get to the point

@adamkolm6711 4 года назад

I'm in operating engineers local 18. Joined back in August 2001. I bought 8 pesis of equipment. Working out a there. Honestly I just want to do my own thing now.

@sursokkschwag6554 6 лет назад

I am 17 and I just started my FREE education in heavy machinery just one of the perks of being norwegian

@sursokkschwag6554 6 лет назад

Os VGS is the school I go to BTW

@xxtygerzxx7117 6 лет назад

my dream is to own my own excavating company. I love operating but can't seem to really get started. Operating is my passion

@jayphillips4058 7 лет назад

Was reflecting on my experiences as a young guy getting started in equipment, good share of the time you got thrown into what needed to be running, told what needed to be done, "don't **** up", and off you went. It was survival of the fittest and I wasn't old enough to be as scared as I should have been. One day I got pitched into a JD 790 excavator with only some water line time on a tiny JD350 crawler with a backhoe for experience points. Then it was a dump truck with a pup, 33' tongue, and my only time had been on a small grain truck on the farm. The idea that people go to school to learn to be an operator is still a bit foreign to me. :) Good vid, by the way. Wish I had lived in one of those places where you could turn 100K a year; I've worked about as much on overtime as straight time over the years and never came remotely close to that figure.

@cburford2730 7 лет назад

Jay Phillips What do you usually pull in a year? And how many hours a week do you work? I'm wondering if I should start this career at 19 and possibly make it my career.

@jayphillips4058 6 лет назад

I'm a Montana guy, 49th in the nation in average wage, so yearly totals are going to be skewed. Around my area, 50K a year is about the limit, with maybe some benefits thrown in. Some guys do a bit better. We are very seasonal because of generally long, cold winters, so when the warm temps hit 60 hour weeks are the norm, and can go much higher. One thing about being an operator/driver, they can't outsource your job, and you have options for private or gov't work. Stick with a more populated area with lower cost of living, and you'll do okay.

@ReflectorExe 4 года назад

I dont want to become a boss or whatever, I just want to drive big f-machine and love my job xD! Love the video , very interesting and love the machines clips.

@Dirtmonkey 4 года назад

Nothing wrong with that! Thanks for watching !!

@Jtex95 7 лет назад

letsdid18 was at that volvo place. he went backwards up that hill with the rock truck.

@Dirtmonkey 7 лет назад

Josh T Chris is an excellent operator. He's got awesome skills for sure and a really cool channel.

@parabellum1130 6 лет назад

Could you or have you done a vid on business types (llc , scorp , Inc , ect...) what each type does and how do I know what one is best for me

@adrianmedina2679 6 лет назад

I love it. How can I star a class with scabators

@grahamdeere9475 7 лет назад

Great information Stan! I've always wanted to get into larger equipment. Job postings say "x amount of hours/experience required" well how do you get the experience in the first place! It's hard to find is someone willing to give up seat time

@ictpilot 5 лет назад

US Navy Seabees. Equipment Operator (EO). 😁

@wannabejeeper 4 года назад

I guess I'm a little different; I have a full time job working shift and I'd like to get into a small outfit that I can do (one man crew) on my days off. I'm thinking; 1 ton truck, trailer and 1 piece of equipment. Skid steer likely, the JCB 1CXT seems interesting, or maybe even a compact tractor. As long as it pays for the e equipment I'd be happy with that!

@styletosmile3148 5 лет назад

I started to operate dump truck 😭i love it

@bronxpane7290 4 года назад

How's dump trucking

@whatdaheck9667 7 лет назад

tools in action showed you at the Dewalt show,,where is your video of that event at

@jwstocker1979 7 лет назад

Stan, Thanks for another great video. I think you missed a major way to gain experience in operating heavy equipment. Your local IUOE (International Union of Operating Engineers) Union Hall offers free training thru their 4 year apprenticeship programs. It's a great program that teaches anyone off the street to safely and efficiently operate all types of heavy equipment. Keep the videos coming! J. Stocker IUOE Local 66 (Western PA)

@UnitCrane514 6 лет назад

jwstocker1979 That’s the route I took. Best decision of my life. I will say, it is extremely difficult to get into but once you do your in. Local 324

@bassinwithbird7607 7 лет назад

Stan, great video, question: when estimating if materials = 35% & labor = 25% that's 60% of total estimate, what's the leftover 40%? All profit? Thx brother

@rendanschroeder6785 7 лет назад

These videos are all helpful

@Dirtmonkey 7 лет назад

Rendan Schroeder thanks Rendan😃👍

@sampree8185 7 лет назад

there is a company were i am from and there called lees excavating is a huge company and they started off as a small lawn car company and worked up from there

@Titus-as-the-Roman 6 лет назад

My father-in-law ran heavy equipment all over the U.S.. even ran his own dozier service a while, he stopped that when he realized his cat was in the shop more than in the field, it was old when he got it and he put some hard hours on it. His final job before he retired was running scrapers. In his world running the rock truck was a punishment job, reserved for whoever was on the Sh*t List that week.

@Titus-as-the-Roman 6 лет назад

He said one of the bad parts of his job was when he was stuck on the rock truck he found his self wishing someone would find an important buried cable the wrong way so he could get back on the scrappers.

@andrewl1269 7 лет назад

When you say to find mentors in the business should it be people outside of the area you are working in so they don't look at you as a competitor?

@Dirtmonkey 7 лет назад

Andrew L1 no. Find people in the business with practical experience.

@fryefencecurbscapingllc9817 7 лет назад

Stan, do you use the scale to price jobs that Phil uses? I thought I made good on a job recently, I made like 3500 profit in a 3 day period. Using that scale I obviously didn't charge enough though. I typically mark materials up a set percentage, hours rate per man hr I believe its going to take and then other cost involved.

@footballbeastporter9918 6 лет назад

When you start a Excavating company do lease your work truck or buy them ?

@markcaffey5396 5 лет назад

How did you fair against the wasps nest

@wadel.2465 7 лет назад

Hey Im almost 11 and my dream job is to own and run my own lawn care business. What do you recommend to get some money to buy some equipment, there are some baby sitting courses around me so I could do that for some extra cash but yeah, love your video.

@lionsconstruction6165 6 лет назад

Cool

@Dirtmonkey 6 лет назад

😃👍

@marioouellet3238 5 месяцев назад

Im looking for join a teams and l will take care of your advice

@lloyd011721 7 лет назад

do you still have that huge aquarium?

@alexboon5321 7 лет назад

Do you have subscribers to the mastermind group from outside the states? I always watch your videos for inspiration and advice but I am from New Zealand, will this cause any problems? Thanks and keep up the good work.

@malesau9158 6 лет назад

I very happy if work with you....but how can ?

@Adam-uo7lh 7 лет назад

2:00 is my dream truck :)

@Dirtmonkey 7 лет назад

That is an awesome truck

@movingearth3726 6 лет назад

There is no truck at 2.00?!

@chriscardoza9714 6 лет назад

Your awesome l wish l could work with you so you can help me

@Dirtmonkey 6 лет назад

Thanks Chris!

@powderhound109able 6 лет назад

We call those wiggle wagons where I come from ha

@oscarsalas3200 7 лет назад

STAN ITS DAVID DOES YOUR MASTERMIND TEACH PRICES

@jackharmon4198 7 лет назад

Do you fly with the battery in the Milwaukee jacket?

@Dirtmonkey 7 лет назад

The Quantum Goat sometimes. I love that jacket.

@ismaelsosa1259 7 лет назад

Im starting my business next year and Ill be 20. I'm gonna start w fertilizer and sprinklers and landscaping and hardscaping and hopefully ponds. Then I'm getting into construction then so on.

@Dirtmonkey 7 лет назад

Great starting point😃👍

@Michaelzeleznik4765 7 лет назад

Hey stan awesome video! Would it be possible to do a video on how to legalize a brand new business? I'm 14 and have been mowing/landscaping "illegally"... I dont understand the stuff that pops up on google on how to get an llc, insurance, a licence, pay taxes, etc... Thank you so much!

@Dirtmonkey 7 лет назад

We cover that at DirtMonkeyuniversity. Lots of detail but also lots of answers.

@Michaelzeleznik4765 7 лет назад

Awesome. Thanks!

@spunkyprep 5 лет назад

I'm stuck in a dead end job. I loathe the work i do. I want to get out and do something actually productive, but not foreclose on my home. Military experience as infantry can only get you but so far. Thank you for approaching this subject for those of us who have literally no idea but are motivated to do something useful.

@takaidzwagoshomi5848 6 лет назад

how can I join you?

@l-xerxes-7358 3 года назад

My blade suprivisor quit

@distantcrowd2405 7 лет назад

Hey Stan what is the best way you have found to find employees... I've done everything else and even stopped my company's growth due to the fact I can't get good employees... Any tips would be amazing!!!

@vasiliydron 7 лет назад

DistantCrowd 240 pay good the good employees know how much they are worth.

@kkbno1 7 лет назад

DistantCrowd 240 ,sign with the operators union and laborers union

@Dirtmonkey 7 лет назад

DistantCrowd 240 that strategy is more than a 5 or 10 minute video can cover. It's a dedicated 2-3 hour webinar series. Finding them is one thing. Keeping and training is another.

@warpigz9104 7 лет назад

hey Distantcrowd 240 what are you looking for? i went to school to operate heavy equipment and i cant find nothing

@conkyconky2327 6 лет назад

Retaining good operators. Pay the best rate ($30+/hour) and have steady work (40+/week). Pay basic and premium healthcare / dental. Offer pension plan. Provide company truck. Don't expect good operators to do labor. Keep your equipment in good condition, working A/C and heat go along way in keeping the operator happy. These are a few of the things that will keep me with a certain company (15+ years of experience on equipment).

@bryanpatenge3347 5 лет назад

Went to HCA Operator School...with in a year I was making over 20 bucks an hour

@granados1990 5 лет назад

Bryan Patenge So you got approved for a scholarship?? To my knowledge the program is around $18,000-$19,000 right?

@fakhrialam9865 4 года назад

My job operator machine

@toast47624 6 лет назад

I have a small excavation company. I don't know why I clicked on this but I guess I was excepting to laugh at some lame advice. Fact is I got something out of it. Well done.

@underdogsciontc 5 лет назад

Or if your under 25 you can go to jobcorps

@jordanskinkle4923 7 лет назад

Just a question, im looking at getting into heavy equipment and thinking about doing an 8 week course, get trained on 6 different pieces of equipment and they get you job, the price is $12,000... Think its a good starting point? Or no?

@jordanskinkle4923 7 лет назад

+C. G. I dont know if there are any apprenticeship programs where i live. I guess i will have to look around. $12,000 is a lot of money i guess, but id probably be able to get it free trough OSAP.

@theGreaseRamirez 6 лет назад

Depends how many hours there giving you

@dp1651 5 лет назад

Big waiste of money,they dont help you find work at all.

@forestlawrencegrading9154 7 лет назад

I'd like to find a way to get out of it LOL they say if you do what you love you will never work again I don't even like this business anymore everybody is trying to rip you off from selling a yard of a material from a point 75 bucket to cubes of bricks missing a layer so you're 12ft short every Cube to 500 square foot sod pallets that are missing four layers I just wish I knew how to do it honestly without all these rip offs because you have to overcharge to make up for it

@Dirtmonkey 7 лет назад

Rusty Stuff rip offs ruin the business.

@40lostyears 7 лет назад

Everyone thinks it is so easyto be an operator. To be professional it takes a lot of hours in the seat and as far as making 100 grand a year you would be living in a camp in the middle of nowhere I call bullshit on that one Stanley but then again I am Canadian

@kkbno1 7 лет назад

john d ,work 60 to 72 hours a week. Break 100k easy. Don't like doing it though, have kids that play sports and being there is worth much more than extra money.

@Dirtmonkey 7 лет назад

john d if you want to make that much you can but it takes extra dedication. It's not like bankers hours as I can tell you already know. The important thing is -it provides a solid future.

@cburford2730 7 лет назад

C. G. Would you recommend getting into heavy equipment operation? I'm thinking of joining my local operating engineer union and starting an apprenticeship, is it a solid future? Or will I always be looking for a job and be without a job? I love being outside and I love construction. I'm 19 and looking to get started!

@kkbno1 6 лет назад

C. G. Right! With a contractor that believes in 8 hour days ,40 hour weeks. It's great. Not at the mercy of a big corporation anymore.

@chriscardoza9714 6 лет назад

Not in California!!!

@K0NASTuFF 7 лет назад

I hate when people generalize skid steers as "Bob Cats" Bob Cat is the name of the company that makes a skid steer. Its like calling all cars Fords.

@ahmedmusa5632 5 лет назад

Am excavator and wheel loader operator but I want to improve my skills as professional operator in above mention. How much will it cost me, secondly,will u give me students visa from ur school ?

@wq198mnr 5 лет назад

Ahmed Musa I don’t think he runs an actual school. He just does these RU-vid videos about his landscaping/excavation/demolition company.

@CASG93 6 лет назад

did Volvo pay for this ad? lol

@trapperdude223 7 лет назад

First!!

@Dirtmonkey 7 лет назад

Casen Thompson you got it😃👍

@brandonmckinney2648 3 года назад

Starting off in landscaping companies.... even tho you are pushing to move into the heavy world. Please look out for the money hungry companies out their. I have dealt with way to many. These type of companies will promote you more then once. Hey great I am going up the chain. However, they would never increase my pay. The last companie I work for i started off as a lawn care labor. Then then promoted me to equipment operations for the special projects team. Then to a field supervisor and then the final one of project supervisor. You be thinking by now they would give you a pay bump. Nope I started at 13.50/hr. At the end of my contract with them I was a labor, equipment operator, supervisor and project supervisor for 13.50/hr. They made me threaten to quit to get the raise I had earned. Just remember your worth. Your time is important. You are worth the coast of your time. Also stay away from revolving door companies. Good place to start. Bad place to stay.

@jerrymiddleton5116 6 лет назад

just just out of curiosity I'm 45 years old is it too late for me to get into construction work anybody that's in construction work what do you think

@Dirtmonkey 6 лет назад

Never to late.

@timmcneill9548 7 лет назад

do you have an email or facebook i could contact you at?

@TheWilliamTW 7 лет назад

#VolvoSweden

@informationclips6032 4 года назад

I belongs from Pakistan I'm interested in heavy machinery

@Dirtmonkey 4 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@uddhavamaharaj2919 7 лет назад

Volvo eh

@Dirtmonkey 7 лет назад

Uddhava Maharaj good stuff

@the_family_man_clan3378 7 лет назад

first

@Dirtmonkey 7 лет назад

THE_FAMILY_MAN_CLAN you got it but it was close 😃👍

@hockeyplayer0241 7 лет назад

Join a union free training and great benefits if not work for yourself

@alexmohler7658 7 лет назад

First.

@Dirtmonkey 7 лет назад

Alex Mohler I think you got it

@chriscardoza9714 7 лет назад

Oh really I'm a equipment operations drives..

@jasonantonation4395 5 лет назад

Chris Cardoza yep, sounds like you’re drunk enough to drive equipment

@notsure8997 5 лет назад

The problem of getting a mentor or even asking for advice as everybody is so threatened your going to take there work. nobody will tell you anything.

@Hosev 6 лет назад

Not bad advice, but I would warn against going to a heavy equipment school. Every boss I've worked for in the quarry and landscape supply industries laugh when they see that on a resume. If you want to get into quarry work, apply at one of your local quarries, most of which are locally owned, for a bottom of the barrel position, either general labor or plant operator. This is where the owners and equipment operators weed out bad workers. They will be assholes to you for awhile, but keep at it. Do well there and they'll get you into some kind of heavy equipment eventually. Even if they just train you without promoting you, that's your way in.