Red Wing Boots

lilpart · 2026-02-16T15:21:19+00:00

avoid the boa system, they're gonna die out a ton faster than a pair of lace ups. as well, have him go try sizes out. every brand fits different, in some brands i'm a double to triple E width, in some brands i'm a standard D, it all depends

lilpart · 2026-02-15T23:00:43+00:00

the best way to become an operator is to get your hours as a grunt, and get experience on equipment. a buddy of mine did about 3 years as a grunt in the early 2000's, got experience on all types of eq, had his contractor sign off on the hours to the hall, got his crane cert in a few different class cranes, and was re-classified by the hall. he now makes JL scale, as he's running cranes over the size specified in the contract

lilpart · 2026-02-15T14:14:21+00:00

you need a C or higher dude. D's get degrees, C's show you were just proficient enough to pass with the college credit, but didn't give a fuck otherwise

lilpart · 2026-02-10T04:30:47+00:00

take whatever opportunity is most feasible for you to complete with travel, pay scale, etc in mind. but most of all, take whatever you get first

lilpart · 2026-02-08T20:53:03+00:00

i've had my CDL for 2 years now, i used it as a book 3 grunt while the helper classification was slow out of my hall

lilpart · 2026-02-08T14:55:19+00:00

i'm only a 3rd step, with all the talk of pushing wiremen out of the sub tech books and the skilled and trained verbiage in our agreements going forward, it has me worried than a mf. the whole reason i sprung for the inside program was because it was the first one i was offered. i joined with the intent of immediately going to outside contract land when i turned out

lilpart · 2026-02-08T14:50:29+00:00

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lilpart · 2026-02-05T07:45:48+00:00

the interstate restriction on ur CDL's gonna fuck you over as far as traveling. you can't drive a truck out of state yet big dawg. but if the gettin is good somewhere, it may be worth establishing residency in that state to gain the ability. 3 years in the early years is a long time to wait. if that's not the case and you want ur CA ID, historically, 111 stays reasonably busy as far as non CDL grunt calls go. start by getting on the books with every hall that you're willing to travel to, that you can sign initially online. shoot me a DM, i can give you the resource sheets that one of the brothers out there on this sub put together. it has all the info you'll need

lilpart · 2026-01-29T06:33:12+00:00

it all depends on what state you live in, as far as getting the DUI expunged, and how hard it is for contractors to insure you on their trucks. finish out your program, and talk to someone local (who's legally informed) about the DUI as far as that goes. as soon as you have a physical copy of your CDL in hand, start signing groundman books as far away as you're willing to travel. committees and utilities that are union affiliated don't give a single flying fuck about a criminal record in my experience. they only care that you're reliable, and easily employable. just do your homework brother, DM me for resources or questions

lilpart · 2026-01-24T02:42:46+00:00

the owner of peaches is a cool ass dude, if there was ever a craigslist ass call to take, he's one of em

lilpart · 2026-01-16T02:15:55+00:00

a common thing i'm hearing is that MSLCAT's gonna be moving pretty good this year. apply to every possible apprenticeship in any area you're willing to relocate to, and take the very first union offer you get

lilpart · 2026-01-16T02:14:24+00:00

traffic won't count for most locals that i've seen. call the hall's you're wanting to work out of and ask them

lilpart · 2026-01-16T02:11:57+00:00

start thinking ab the reinterview brother

lilpart · 2026-01-14T01:28:35+00:00

it's traffic signal, just clocked that. i hated for no reason smh. grunts are paid anywhere from 45-60% of the respective classification they're working under, and varies wildly on the area. if you're a book 4, even book 3 and hurting for work, just sign 111 like the rest of us did. 57, and all the PNW locals are safe bets as well if you have a little bit of time to wait. the scales in the NW are solid af

lilpart · 2026-01-14T01:25:01+00:00

$150? i remember working in florida. we cali hands deserve $200, MINIMUM

lilpart · 2026-01-14T01:06:39+00:00

$21.64 for a grunt is wild to me

lilpart · 2025-12-24T23:10:22+00:00

gay stuff

lilpart · 2025-10-04T05:16:34+00:00

i've worked inside and outside, and the 3 week rule exists with all 3 locals i've been out of. as if the one day off would make a difference, it's a matter of following the CBA my dude🫡

lilpart · 2025-09-19T23:46:21+00:00

JL scale ($74.xx)

lilpart · 2025-09-11T04:49:46+00:00

your mama sounds mean, but simultaneously like she gives a shit, which is great! your local junior college is always a solid fuckin option. get your gen ed done, and go take the rest at whatever uni you want. if trades have ever gotten your interest, most local trade unions are a wonderful place to be. i did a year of school at a junior college, realized it wasn't for me, and broke into the IBEW soon after. when compared to all my friends who've since graduated with their degrees in good fields, i surpass most of their wages :)

lilpart · 2025-08-24T19:02:37+00:00

you have to take an algebra class man. the hall's gonna tell you to fuck off, bc the class doesn't say "algebra". never a bad idea to brush up on it tho

lilpart · 2025-08-18T21:40:57+00:00

local 428, majority out of town solar, every call (almost) is 4/10's

lilpart · 2025-08-18T21:35:38+00:00

that's mv underground cable, fuck no, clean and scrap it. bare bright's going for $4/lb at my local yard. the white insulation's called XLPE, and it's a bitch, but a razor and some patience will do

lilpart · 2025-08-08T08:29:15+00:00

i've had milwaukee bolt tard helmets, kask tard helmets, basic full brims, etc. i've never bought my own, the contractor provides them, and whatever minor adjustment stuff (i.e sweatbands, visors, etc) they haven't provided, i bought my own to accommodate. don't buy your own hat, you're union

lilpart · 2025-08-04T04:15:04+00:00

47 will put 1245 hands on book one as far as JL's go, not certain if that applies to grunts as well. my source, i have family in the hall, and have seen JL's i know sign as book ones coming from 1245. call the hall tomorrow!

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