Hello,
My name is Michael and i am new to the forums:usa. Let's start off with i am 18 years old, I just graduated Highschool. And i have been in the United States ARMY for two years! In the Army i operate equipment, Andi have went to a civilian school. My instructors who operated for countless number of years and owned and operated HUGE companies. Told me that i have unlimited potential if i can just get in the seat. I sat around and thought about what they said for a long while. And i decided that i would do anything to get in the seat and do what i already love. And that is to operate equipment. I have had the oppurtunity to work with a great small company as a labororer and before i left for my Basic training/ AIT. The owner started to let me use the equipment more and more. Most of the time the Roller, But hey it's a start right. I am just gracious enough that he thought enough of me to give me the chance to load a few trucks one day. I told him " Arent their guys that have been working in the whole for years that deserve this " And he said " There's a difference between you and them. You learn from your mistakes, And you learn something new every day. Their only here for a paycheck. Your here to work. " That felt good coming from an owner.
My questions for you that have been operating for years, And owners.
How do i earn that chance at sitting in the seat? I dont mind doing labor work. Not at all. But i love Anything with hydraulics and that's what i want to make my living around.
Does it take more than hard work, Want, And Trying to learn everything possible about the business to get that oppurtunity. Or does it just take PURE operating skills.
While working with the fellow i mentioned before i realized that if i were to stay in this business for the rest of my life. ( which i hope to ) That i would want my superintendents etc. And myself once i become an owner one day to be just like him. I told him the day i started for him. " I don't know alot, But what i don't know you bet yourself i'll learn as we go " And he said " I'm willing to show you everything i know, if your willing to learn. "
Any tips/ concerns. Am i on the right track? Or what should i do differently to get a foot in?
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Thanks,
-Michael-
BTW I can currently operate Dozer ( Rough grade, Finish grade And I have used lazors for final grade. ), Mobile crane ( Military ), Excavator. BackHoe Loader, Rubber Tire Loader.
My name is Michael and i am new to the forums:usa. Let's start off with i am 18 years old, I just graduated Highschool. And i have been in the United States ARMY for two years! In the Army i operate equipment, Andi have went to a civilian school. My instructors who operated for countless number of years and owned and operated HUGE companies. Told me that i have unlimited potential if i can just get in the seat. I sat around and thought about what they said for a long while. And i decided that i would do anything to get in the seat and do what i already love. And that is to operate equipment. I have had the oppurtunity to work with a great small company as a labororer and before i left for my Basic training/ AIT. The owner started to let me use the equipment more and more. Most of the time the Roller, But hey it's a start right. I am just gracious enough that he thought enough of me to give me the chance to load a few trucks one day. I told him " Arent their guys that have been working in the whole for years that deserve this " And he said " There's a difference between you and them. You learn from your mistakes, And you learn something new every day. Their only here for a paycheck. Your here to work. " That felt good coming from an owner.
My questions for you that have been operating for years, And owners.
How do i earn that chance at sitting in the seat? I dont mind doing labor work. Not at all. But i love Anything with hydraulics and that's what i want to make my living around.
Does it take more than hard work, Want, And Trying to learn everything possible about the business to get that oppurtunity. Or does it just take PURE operating skills.
While working with the fellow i mentioned before i realized that if i were to stay in this business for the rest of my life. ( which i hope to ) That i would want my superintendents etc. And myself once i become an owner one day to be just like him. I told him the day i started for him. " I don't know alot, But what i don't know you bet yourself i'll learn as we go " And he said " I'm willing to show you everything i know, if your willing to learn. "
Any tips/ concerns. Am i on the right track? Or what should i do differently to get a foot in?
:usa :usa :usa :usa :usa :usa :usa :usa :usa
Thanks,
-Michael-
BTW I can currently operate Dozer ( Rough grade, Finish grade And I have used lazors for final grade. ), Mobile crane ( Military ), Excavator. BackHoe Loader, Rubber Tire Loader.