Soldati06
Member
Hey guys, its been a while since i've asked a question so i figured i'd ask one! haha, a while back i wrote a thread asking about the Local 3 operators Union in Northern California, i joined the Army as a heavy equipment operator, well ive completed 3 years and 2 months so far.. 10 months until im out! Im deployed right now and getting ALOT of stick time, i have recieved awards, coins, etc for my Grading work, but i know in the civilian world its a lot more strict about how high or low the cut or fill should be, i was just curious if maybe someone could fill me in if i was to get into the Union i want would they train me to get me on my feet as a civilian again, or am i just suppose to jump in the seat and pick it up as i go!? another question is should i start trying to apply now that i have 10 months until i can work as a civilian!? last question haha my Platoon Sgt is amazing on cranes, he told me he believes if you can operate the grader good then you can operate anything so he has been showing me how to rock the crane.. its only a 40ton crane and i've only been able to put a D7 dozer onto a M870 trailer so far, but im picking it up rather fast. just curious if that was something i wanted to get into, would i apply for cranes or heavy equipment.. im sorry i don't know how any of this works outside of the Army.. haha well any information will gladly be appreciated!! Thank you all!
