heavy equipment operator

doesnt look good for construction,Ive been watching the stock market since may-08 to now. states are pulling there money back for the big jobs-all roads and bridges so not to get them started and then put them on hold when they run out of money.Im in Ohio it sucks here Strickland is trying to bankrupt Ohio.Im going to try to head for Col,Mt.N.D.UT.

Lots of work starting up in Tx..Corpus Christi, Sweeny, Zachery has alot coming up,La Porte..Deerpark,...Pasadena. As well as JV Piping...big shutdown in the next week,..Pipeline job kicking off in Markum,...top pay..per diem.
The problem is which one to take.
Its a shame union cant be as competitive, so non union for me right now.
Man's got to make a living regardless.

Pete,if you have any contact info on these jobs I would sure would appreciate it.send to mongobish@yahoo.com

Pete in Angleton, Texas said: Lots of work starting up in Tx..Corpus Christi, Sweeny, Zachery has alot coming up,La Porte..Deerpark,...Pasadena. As well as JV Piping...big shutdown in the next week,..Pipeline job kicking off in Markum,...top pay..per diem.
The problem is which one to take.
Its a shame union cant be as competitive, so non union for me right now.
Man's got to make a living regardless.

pete i'm working on a pipeline job now in pennsylvania, job just about done do you have info to pass along, i am a operator with 15 plus years, dozer , sideboom , excavator, just about everything, and i don't mind getting off the machine and dirty, thanks im working non union now too. any info would be appreciated bethberg1@yahoo.com

pete i have 22 years as a heavy equipment operator and no work is there any hope

do you have the contact info for this pipeline or the other jobs..bill

hey berg is there alot of pipeline work in pa i,m new to this and need alittle help on where to find jobs thanks..bill

gulf coast crane services in corpus christi
p2s -shutdown in sweeny old ocean
zackry -shutdown sweeny old ocean as well. check the craft hotsheet on website
flint energy -pipeline job in markum tx
maxim & marino has some work in my area
sweeny old ocean seems to be the hotspot atm.
still waiting with fingers crossed its about to bust wide open.
work going out of the local are few and far between, i just cant bring myself to take dirt work ,payed to much $ for my certs... besides all i know is hydrolic and friction.

P2S Houston Tx- the word on the job is they are desperate for picker and swingcab operators in sweeny old ocean.. ,NCCO a plus,the pay is 30$ hr unfortunatley i cant get per diem...i live to close.supposed to last 6-8 weeks and then a 2 yr job in Corpus,..im in!!
Good Luck

As we in Michigan all know the Excavating jobs are few and far between. I have been out of work since april of 2008. I did however work on a Custom Harvest crew out west for the summer, It was a great experience but not my line of work. The company I worked for in excavating has lost a lot of people with just five people they lost over 150 years of combined excavating experience. These people left the stat and will no be back and this is just one small company in northern Michigan. From what I have learned this has happened all over Michigan. Witch begs the QUESTION??? What happens when Excavating picks up and it will at some point. Alaska will soon be needing over 7000 Operators for the new gas pipe line they will get them from the northern states. I see wages going sky high in the next few years what do you all think? I have been an Equipment Operator for over thirty years. I belive we are about to see an Operators market. Thought's please.

Tinny in Lewiston, Michigan said: As we in Michigan all know the Excavating jobs are few and far between. I have been out of work since april of 2008. I did however work on a Custom Harvest crew out west for the summer, It was a great experience but not my line of work. The company I worked for in excavating has lost a lot of people with just five people they lost over 150 years of combined excavating experience. These people left the stat and will no be back and this is just one small company in northern Michigan. From what I have learned this has happened all over Michigan. Witch begs the QUESTION??? What happens when Excavating picks up and it will at some point. Alaska will soon be needing over 7000 Operators for the new gas pipe line they will get them from the northern states. I see wages going sky high in the next few years what do you all think? I have been an Equipment Operator for over thirty years. I belive we are about to see an Operators market. Thought's please.

I hope your right, but I see the oposite effect happening. I think we'll see the mglobal economy crisis used as an excuse to keep wages down. And I emphasize the word excuse. Although the bidding may go lower, It will still be at a level to maintain a decent wage. But the crisis will be used as an excuse to keep our wages low. We as operators, and other trades alike will be forced to work for less or not at all. The only chance we have in my oponion is if the unions become strong again. Lets all hope no more states pass the right to work act. Or the fed govnt, repeal the davis bacon act, if they do were all screwed!!! If at any time in history the govt would consider trying this, it would be now, with the billions they just spent for const projects. THIS REALLY HAS ME WORRIED..

I remember back in the 1990,s here in Michigan Gov. John Engler done away with the Davis bacon law Because he could not get bids low enough on the new 496 around Lanising so he done away with it. The bids never came down instead the contractors pocked the money. Engler was later sued and had to reinstate the law. Michigan is more non union than union as far as equipment operators. I just see the perfect storm coming as so many experienced operators have left the state. I guess time will tell.

If anyone has any leads on work for heavy equipment operators in pipeline I would appreciate it I have 20+ years in the industry and all my contacts are still waiting for something to kick off would gladly share/ swap info.
my e-mail is randell_fields46@yahoo.com

there are also two other sites to check out, one a forum like this and the other alittle more stuff. www.pipelinersjunction.com and www.mainlinehands.com both good places to look at and get more contacts.

Tinny in Lewiston, Michigan said: As we in Michigan all know the Excavating jobs are few and far between. I have been out of work since april of 2008. I did however work on a Custom Harvest crew out west for the summer, It was a great experience but not my line of work. The company I worked for in excavating has lost a lot of people with just five people they lost over 150 years of combined excavating experience. These people left the stat and will no be back and this is just one small company in northern Michigan. From what I have learned this has happened all over Michigan. Witch begs the QUESTION??? What happens when Excavating picks up and it will at some point. Alaska will soon be needing over 7000 Operators for the new gas pipe line they will get them from the northern states. I see wages going sky high in the next few years what do you all think? I have been an Equipment Operator for over thirty years. I belive we are about to see an Operators market. Thought's please.

i believe you are right but the question is the quality of operators. based on my exp. i have seen alot of companys start doing the buddy system or click what ever you call it, witch isnt all bad but some companys are getting the work and just filling posistions with there hunting buddy that quit his job at the local tayler mart to get the pipeliner pay.. and that pushes you and me outa a job.. I have learned that it dont matter how good you are, if there is somebody above you that wants to put his buddy in your hoe, your gone.. It really pisses me off to see this happening and it does all the time.. So as we are watching as we drive by at sombody just breaken out on the line and thinking "dude come on get some quality hands".. sorry im getting worked up about it.. ha ha.. whine'n dine'n pipeline'n..

i've been working pipeline for a while now, things seem to be slowing down, i heard a rumor about a pipeline coming through mississippi heading towards florida wonder if it's true anyone hear anything about it please let me know... and if it helps anyone go to www.henkelsandmccoy.com and you can find locations with numbers.

Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator looking for work in the DFW metroplex and surrounding counties. Been laid off since December. I need a job! Been hearing rumors of start ups but getting no calls. Been applying everywhere. If anyone hears of anything I sure would appreciate the info.

Pete in Angleton, Texas said: Lots of work starting up in Tx..Corpus Christi, Sweeny, Zachery has alot coming up,La Porte..Deerpark,...Pasadena. As well as JV Piping...big shutdown in the next week,..Pipeline job kicking off in Markum,...top pay..per diem.
The problem is which one to take.
Its a shame union cant be as competitive, so non union for me right now.
Man's got to make a living regardless.

Pete in Angleton, Texas said: Lots of work starting up in Tx..Corpus Christi, Sweeny, Zachery has alot coming up,La Porte..Deerpark,...Pasadena. As well as JV Piping...big shutdown in the next week,..Pipeline job kicking off in Markum,...top pay..per diem.
The problem is which one to take.
Its a shame union cant be as competitive, so non union for me right now.
Man's got to make a living regardless.

when will there be jobs opporunity

email me when there is opportunity's

pete i have been out of work for 4 month if u would please let me now who to contacti would greatly appriciate it billyanthony63@yahoo.com
THANKS

Billy Anthony

Any union pipeline companies I could contact Any names would be appreciated

I lost one job awhile back to mexicans who work for almost nothing. Ihave been operating equipment for 30 years

Same deal here. Damn Mexi's! I need an operator job in So. Cal. Got 15 yrs with Local 12
ANY LEADS????

Boy is it rough around here,every man for himself,market is flooded with operators and contractors can pay low..no per diem...on a good note the twic card and riggers certs will weed out some illegals.
Local 450 is in the crapper, international stepped in and Ronnie Witt is being held accountable...they cleaned house! Anyway there are some jobs going out...turning them down, i gotta work non union..have to follow the money.
Im in Port Arthur Motivia for Becon...hanging in there.
All i can offer up is what i've heard..
Becon is doing some hiring. so is Turner and Zackery all in Texas,guess you have to be willing to travel..have a book? give 450 Houston a call, although i think the list is topping 150 .
Wish i could be more helpful..good luck.

Pete,
Since you have mentioned local 450 several times I assume you have worked union before. I am ashamed and angry you used the word "crapper" when describing Local 450. We have gone through some changes, that is true, we remain proud of our past and we look forward to the future. We have some good brothers in the drivers seat and they are making some much needed changes for the good. We will get a majority or the market back and will be the premier local of the south. The contractors will see that the union operators put out a better product over time and will welcome the added value that a professional Union operator brings with him. Attitude, apptitude, ability, energy, enthusiasm and appreciation. Those words are not on the back of the the CCO card in you backpocket that you worked so hard to get. All those traits come natural to a Union operator and we shine everytime. I think you should stay working wherever you can when the works slow, but when the call comes in, you take the job. Then you tell the Rat company you appreciated the work, next time he should hire union, and next time you won't have to drag. You talk about the illegals. You dont have a clue. The illegals wouldnt stand a chance if our goverment would enforce its own laws. You are doing more damage to the wages than the illegals ever have. Dont come back, we will let you in, but you won't be welcomed. "Live Better-Work Union"

I dont know about your local but mine IS in the "crapper".Get angry and ashamed all ya want, i dont give a #@%*. I've been with 450 for almost 30 years, i've paid my dues.
Charges are coming for the people in care of my livelihood,we are talking thousands of dollars stolen..insurance plans that are empty of reserves...selling books to guys off the street when there are over a hundred men on the list..board members drawing a paycheck whilst drawing pension..numerous members working their craft and drawing a pension. Nepotism is rampant , brother ,son or uncle or nephew..going out on top jobs...i sit the list.
Im still there..hall still calls..im welcomed, if its worth my while i take it ,if not i go where the long term and money are at the moment. You been to the special called meetings?heard in detail from international about the thefts going on for years? No i didnt think so. Im trying to live better, working union when its available.
"Closing my laptop to get ready for graveyard shift"
Whatever pays the bills, right brother?
Goodday

Jobs are seriously getting lean... I think I'm on every list in the country and have gotten 1 call since December to go operate a forklift for a month in WY. Willing to travel and work non-union for the time being... Any leads? Thanks guys...

hey guys know of any work going on in are around sulphur,la any non union pipeline going in lot of union jobs but i was on the list for 3 years paid dues never got a job now cant afford to pay my dues and now i cant work on this big pipeline going in it is all who you know in union and all about buddy system so please if any one knows of any pipeline going in please let me know I am losing everything i own will travel email me please'''''''
samfurby@yahoo.com

thanks

Here's what i know...tons of work in Port Author Tx Sam, thats close for you.I know for a fact a majority of hands from your neck of the woods are working here.
I've never seen so many cranes in one area ...EVER! hundreds dotting the sky....
if you can operate there is work.
Im waiting for a big union pipeline job starting up at Shell in Deer Park Tx,heard it was going to last 3 or more years.
Sweating it out in the golden triangle right now.
Good luck.

does anyone on this site know if the contractors in the area are looking for haul drivers with or with out their own trucks

Pete in Angleton, Texas said: Here's what i know...tons of work in Port Author Tx Sam, thats close for you.I know for a fact a majority of hands from your neck of the woods are working here.
I've never seen so many cranes in one area ...EVER! hundreds dotting the sky....
if you can operate there is work.
Im waiting for a big union pipeline job starting up at Shell in Deer Park Tx,heard it was going to last 3 or more years.
Sweating it out in the golden triangle right now.
Good luck.

Pete,

The local 450 isn't doing a thing for me either so who do I contact to get started up at Shell in Deer Park, TX?

I havent heard who is getting the contract, could be Maxim..Deep South, who knows. I guess it depends on who you know with the company..otherwise if you have a book, put your name on the list and wait.If i hear more i'll post it.

Houston docks has work out of the longshoreman, paying $24hr. Hiring now.

Where exactly do I need to apply at?

On the ship channel, Harrisburg rd.
Its the longshoremans hall.

I am a member of teamsters union 346 and I am looking for pipeline work. I finish a job in MI. and heard there was a job starting in Madison, MS. Does anyone know any contractors or a job address where I can get in touch with someone? Or any jobs that you know of that is hiring. I have done inspection and I have my class A I can drive just about anything. My email address is kaycoop002@aol.com

Randy46 in Aiken, South Carolina said: If anyone has any leads on work for heavy equipment operators in pipeline I would appreciate it I have 20+ years in the industry and all my contacts are still waiting for something to kick off would gladly share/ swap info.
my e-mail is randell_fields46@yahoo.com

hey bud this is scott up in canada just wondering i have 3 years as an operator on variuos equipment and lookn for a new place to move to need some advice wheather i should look for new career to

I have been trying to get on a union but no one is selling books at this time. I have been working pipeline for 2 years as hoe operator and i am willing to travel. Need to get back to work soon i have a son about to go to college.

Try local 428 I think that's the correct number out of Oklahoma,sign up as an Oiler.You might have some luck that way.Don't try and bust out as an operator at first.Learn the lingo and how things are done on big pipelines as an oiler first.

Does anyone know about any heavy euipmnet operator job openings currently or coming up the next few weeks working on the pipeline?

Which pipeline are you refering to?

Pete in Angleton, Texas said: I dont know about your local but mine IS in the "crapper".Get angry and ashamed all ya want, i dont give a #@%*. I've been with 450 for almost 30 years, i've paid my dues.
Charges are coming for the people in care of my livelihood,we are talking thousands of dollars stolen..insurance plans that are empty of reserves...selling books to guys off the street when there are over a hundred men on the list..board members drawing a paycheck whilst drawing pension..numerous members working their craft and drawing a pension. Nepotism is rampant , brother ,son or uncle or nephew..going out on top jobs...i sit the list.
Im still there..hall still calls..im welcomed, if its worth my while i take it ,if not i go where the long term and money are at the moment. You been to the special called meetings?heard in detail from international about the thefts going on for years? No i didnt think so. Im trying to live better, working union when its available.
"Closing my laptop to get ready for graveyard shift"
Whatever pays the bills, right brother?
Goodday

I know how you feel guy.A similar thing happened to my old local twice!It was also taken over by International when Business manager skip town with the pension fund.I've worked both sides of the fence over the past 30yrs and have got more work and steadier work working for the"rat"contractor I currently work for than my local ever did.

The 49ers out of Minn. is placing people at Thief River Falls.Suppose to last for 2 yrs.

Lew Lambert in Winfield, Kansas said: The 49ers out of Minn. is placing people at Thief River Falls.Suppose to last for 2 yrs.

What kind of project is this at Thief River Falls?

They are putting in new pipe.Working on the right away for now.Job is being done by Micheal's Corp.out of Brownsville,Wi.

I have been a pipeline operator for over 5 years the company i was working for laid everyone off a few months back and i have been looking for more pipeline jobs whether it be here in arkansas or not I am willing to travel. I have been trying to get my union book but they arent selling any at this time. If anyone has any information on any jobs i would greatly appreciate it.

Lew Lambert in Winfield, Kansas said: They are putting in new pipe.Working on the right away for now.Job is being done by Micheal's Corp.out of Brownsville,Wi.

I was wondering is this a union job and if ya dont mind me asking where are they working out of?

They are out of Brownsville,Wi.Yes it is a union job.

Does anyone know of any non-union pipeline jobs going on.....heavy equipment operator, I don't care where it is i am willing to travel. Still haven't been able to find a local that is selling books i get the same answer everywhere i call, that they aren't selling books because they don't even have enough work for the ppl they have. email me if u have any info for me romneyevans@yahoo.com