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  1. reaper020

    working contract instead of hourly i got questions

    I was just wondering if anyone has chosen to work contract as an operator. I have been asked a few times lately intstead of hourly. I was just wondering what should i know before making the switch. What kinds of tips can you give that I wouldn't know like insurance book keeping legal... not sure...
  2. reaper020

    john deere 300d rock truck emergency steer

    just wondering if anybody knows how the emergency steer works on a john deere 300d? is there any way to test it?
  3. reaper020

    google malware on hef

    anyone else have problems getting on here from google says there is malware on this site infecting users without there consent????:confused:
  4. reaper020

    old backhoe vs new pilot controls ??

    just wondering about the old backhoes with manual contorls. I have been running one of our old backhoes lately and I find it very hard to control when digging i spent many of years running older ones but for the last 5 years i have only been running newer machines with pilot controls. does...
  5. reaper020

    anyone work with hdpe pipe (fused pipe)

    Just wonder if anyone has worked with the the pre insulated hdpe pipe. We are currently fusing 12" and 20" pipe and it is difficult stuff to roll and line up the channel for the heat trace. has anyone got any tips on the best way to handle this stuff. We have been using straps and rotating the...
  6. reaper020

    John Deere 300d rock truck

    my rock truck at work has this letter K on the display by the shifter icon, can't find anything out about it in the manual or on the net. does anyone know what it is? an error code? it never used to be there and the other truck doesn't have one.
  7. reaper020

    looking for dirt cheap skid steer

    Hi guys just wondering if any one out there has a dirt cheap skid steer for sale. Looking for one that may not be usable any more do to damage or really old. I have a friend who is looking for one as a project to rebuild and convert to RC.
  8. reaper020

    how to dig a Basement ?????

    Anyone on here dig basements. I may have to do a few for the company I am working for. I have experiance running hoe installing water and sewer but never had to do a basement before. Any tips you guys can give me would be appreciated. :)
  9. reaper020

    Suncor question

    Just wondering if there is anyone on here that works for suncor in fortmac? if you do leave me a message an I will send you a pm I have a few questions about working there. thanks
  10. reaper020

    northern bc ab snow cat question

    just wondering if there is anyone on here that runs a snow cat? I was just wondering what they are like to Operate and what your work season is usually like.
  11. reaper020

    Backhoe rate?

    Just wondering what the going rate is in BC for a Backhoe by the hour?
  12. reaper020

    how to join a union

    Got a question for all the union guys. As an equipment Operator I was just wondering how do I get a job with a union? Do you just pay your dues and then gamble that a position my come up that you can apply for? I have never worked for a union before. not sure how to go about working for one?
  13. reaper020

    Buggy Operator question

    May sound like a dumb question but what is a Buggy Operator? I have seen jobs posted for one but not sure what position is or what they do.
  14. reaper020

    BC or Alberta guys

    Anyone Know who is looking for Excavator, Rocktruck, Backhoe, or Loader Operators? I am looking for work around Northern BC or Alberta currently in Grande Prairie.
  15. reaper020

    looking for work

    I am Living in Grande Prairie and have all my tickets. I am currently looking for work as an equipment operator. My current employer is ripping us off on overtime and wages. I am looking for work in bc or alberta. I have 7 years experiance running equipment and can run hoes, backhoes, rock...
  16. reaper020

    Fort Mcmurray where to stay?

    I am going to be heading up to Fort Mcmurray soon an I was just wondering if anyone knows any campgrounds that are still open or somewhere cheap to stay while I look for work. Also if you know anyone hiring up there please pm me any info would be appreciated. I will be in Edmonton in a couple of...
  17. reaper020

    snow and mud

    just wondering if there are any snow and mud members on here?
  18. reaper020

    B&T Excavating Ltd.

    Does anyone no much about B&T Excavating Ltd. in edmonton alberta, are they a good company to work for?
  19. reaper020

    backhoe operators in the patch

    I was just wondering if there are many backhoe operators on here. i have some genral questions about working in the patch. hopefully you guys can help me out. thanks
  20. reaper020

    Horn River Project

    Anybody no much about the Horn River Project near Fort Nelson?
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