i believe my time has come. i have been wanting to pump for the last three years and i finally found a place near me that needed an operator. really excited about this. hope it works out for me. i will be starting at american concrete pumping as long as their insurance ok's my driving record which shouldn't be a problem. just thought i would rant because i am excited

GOOD FOR YOU!!!

Just remember that many others are counting on your judgement.

Be careful and watch out for the other guy. ;~)

I wish you good luck with this opportunity! You have an interesting two years ahead of you. Remember, A good attitude goes a long way in the pumping industry.

SAFTEY FIRST!

That is so cool. Please dont be afraid to ask for advice before the a big poor. We all wish you the best. Show up early, do a safe set up and clean up your mess and the guys will call you back. If i had time i would stay back with the guys and help them if i could. They always loved that. On some of the jobs i would bring cold water for the guys. Believe me its nice to get requested on jobs, shows your boss that you are representing.

Congrats,our industry needs dedicated people that charge the hill.It has done me well over the years and hope it does you the same.Safe,sane,sensual,we need you every day.

when the customer asks you to be stupid have the balls to say you are not a gambler just a delivery man for concrete.

thanks guys. well insurance approved my driving record today so i will be starting on monday at 7am....taking a pretty good cut in pay to do this but it is what i have been wanting to do and hate what i am doing now so i think this being what i want to do will make up for it. richard

listen to the more experinced guys, some of them don't come off the good imfo till you ask, they will more than likeley let you make little mistakes so you will learn the right way, just pay CLOSE attetion to what they do WHEN they do it and always ask WHY they do what they do when they do it and you'll be fine.Just be sure and THINK before you act, that will kepp you safe and out of trouble, if you get that funny feeling before doing something, DON'T do it.

And NEVER do something just because

"Well, the last guy did it."

Where is american located?

manchester/marion, iowa

I remember my first days.  nervous as all get out.  operating the pump is easy.  it is just knowing your mud and what it can do and what you can do with it.  I found that making a few mistakes myself I learn alot faster.  someone telling me, I guess it doesn't sink in as well.  you will do fine.  it's a great job.