dad ran everything,he said the grader was the toughfest! my hats off to those of you figured that beast out! dad was a very smart guy! union operator of many pieces of equipment! yet he thought the grader guys were a cut above most!!!!!!!
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littleroadgrade
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Thank you and your dad for the compliment, I guess I think most anyone can operate a motorgrader if they stick with it long enough, some just better than others. It can be a challenge but then thats what I like about it. To me you might master the operations of the machines but the technechs are a life long learning experience.
Finish Blademan
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Your dad was right.On a jobsite,roadway construction,blademen are the top of their trade as operators.
Only thing i could add to that , is that you need to love the job if you dont, leave it for somebody who does.
Danial Doherty
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your right!!! Ive only been at the grader game for about a year now, and i know i still have alot to learn... but every time i get in the seat i smile!! It IS the best job ever!
Finish Blademan
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I`ve been on a blade for fifteen years now.I still learn something new all the time on a blade.Small stuff but a blade is a technical marvel at the countless positions it can be in working.It is my thoughts that it takes five years on a blade to truly learn it and I still learn something new all the time.
My understanding is that everybody can run a grader, but good grader men have to have kind of an artist instinct also, cause with grader you do create.
Every single job should be concidered like a new artifact with grader. Am i excessive? Dont know but thats how i feel.
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MadMax
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After 39+ years,it also helps being a bit crazy too. I climbed on a knuckle bustin' AC with a clutch (that took two men and a boy to push in),almost a football field to turn around on, an open cab. That was in the spring of 1970 and I haven't looked back since. It's a machine you either loved or hated it to death.
EZ TRBO
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Yes, hats off to all blademen, the guys that can spend hours upon hours working dirt and rock to perfect grade. They are a special breed of operator that alot of guys will never reach. I see somtimes they are also the guys that just keep doing what they know how to do instead of listening to the school edcucated guy with the white shirt.
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Grader4me
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I agree that it takes five years, maybe even longer. Every day is a learning process with a grader. I have 25 years under my belt and still learning.
Lol...sure does!
plowking740
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I agree, Sanity is the first thing that usually goes, but you also have to like the challange. I was told it is a little little like sculpting. some days you create a real work of art, otherdays, its just a lump that people drive over. either way, its the best job on the site .
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from what i see you grader guys are the detailers of the site! ive just seen some finish grade, ready -to seed with grass seed work done by a finish dozer operator! this property didnt even need for the dirt to need the landscaper to rake it! this commercial property got grass growin after the dozer guy walked away! you trim dozer guys are awesome!!!!!!
from what i see you grader guys are the detailers of the site! ive just seen some finish grade, ready -to seed with grass seed work done by a finish dozer operator! this property didnt even need for the dirt to need the landscaper to rake it! this commercial property got grass growin after the dozer guy walked away! you trim dozer guys are awesome!!!!!!
Grader4me
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Hey plowking740, good to see that you're alive and well
Is Calgary still booming?I also agree with your statement.
plowking740
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it has boomed and now there are a few of us picking up the peices. not a lot of work right now, there is Iron sitting all over, and has been there for a long time. as it stands, I have enough to keep me going till sept, then... I dont know hope things change. I really dont want to break in a new boss. Hows things out east?
Grader4me
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I guess we're holding our own down this way. Seems to be lots of work going on, but definately not booming by any means.
Hope you don't have to break in a new boss...hopefully things will pick up out your way.
Keeping this thread on track..in case anyone didn't know this...one of the most difficult jobs of a good blade hand is breaking in a new boss..
gradermen
thanks for all the replys!even the good grader guys have to admit a constant learning curve! imo no matter what trade, if you arnt constantly learning, its time to get out and do something else! i learn something new every day! and love it! best to you all!
thanks for all the replys!even the good grader guys have to admit a constant learning curve! imo no matter what trade, if you arnt constantly learning, its time to get out and do something else! i learn something new every day! and love it! best to you all!
Grader4me
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I've got to give you this counter...you have great enthusiasm..good to see that.
Finish Blademan
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I`ve never thought myself "good"or such,but I`ve run a blade a long time.Folks around these parts say I`m good but it never gave me a big head.
There are still plenty of days at different chores on a blade I run into things that test me.Working on Fort Hood with Corps of Engineer inspectors, straight edge inspections and .02 inch tolerances made me good enough I figured.But if you run a blade every day and still don`t find a challenge,you`re either lying or you are perfect...and the only man I know who is perfect sits on a throne in heaven.