Got Construction?

[Senior]

I’m just curious to see who else has a trade. I started as a framing apprentice (5 months) and love it. I've done a bit of taping and boarding but luckily have been able to stick almost exclusively framing (steel). The only down fall is that I almost tipped a scissor lift today (40ft up), lol.

[Jarman]

haha!
yeah, those things are a little, mmmm unstable, eh?
I'm a labourer/first aid attendant.
been doing a little of everything for the last 8-10 months, been likin it myself. actually looking for some work right now though....an not the 12 dollar an hour variety.

at least you didn't cause the entire builing to shake when you tipped a 3500 pound load off the bobcat you were driving.......they said the whole roof shook.

[ja_raul]

finish carpenters, represent!

heres what i normally look like at work *

edit: added picture

*-sans beard

[Cdn_Brdr]

I was a framer for 10 yrs and got into various other trades through that. I know a fair amount about plumbing, electrical, drywalling, flooring (I've done tile, hardwood, laminate, and carpeting) etc...

I've always loved watching a project start, come together and finish. You get a real sense of accomplishment in seeing your jobs go to completion. The only major downfall is that it's hell on your body. I finally realized that my body was taking a hell of a beating for a relatively small paycheck. I mean I guess I made good money but in retrospect it wasn't worth the toll it took on me. My back is pretty much perma-fucked.

If you can be smart about it and careful you can make a good career out of trades. The opportunity to run your own business is defintiely there!

[James]

i do irrigation pipe....like storm, sani, water-main, and hydro and tel.....i quite enjoy it....i get paid to play in the dirt:)

[Grapes]

As a surveyor, I don't know if I'm allowed in this thread. I do get paid to play in the dirt though. Or sometimes in the bush.

Sounds like a I got a lot of machete work ahead of me the next few weeks... today I not only slashed through brush, but also had to take down 3 or 4 small trees! Woo!

But I'm kind of jealous of people who works as carpenters and such.. my brother did some of that type of stuff, and he bugged me about it once. "Yeah, so I can apply the stuff I learned and do my own home reno, whereas you can take your skills and... do nothing with them."

:-/ I think I'll bring a machete the next time I meet up with him.. HOW'S THIS FOR APPLYING MY SKILLS YOU ASSHOLE!!! *HACK* *HACK*

[Kelster]

i'm an electrical apprentice

i also do part time grunt work for a residential contractor, my dad.

[Chewy]

3rd year electrician... busy as hell to.. be doing residential and commercial

its a good job so far.. i only been shocked about 8 times.. and the pay it good to..

[~Sc@ndelu$~]

i do traffic control

[baby-phat]

^^ that's hawt Margie. :)
Hey, you guys hiring in August? I've always wanted to do that..

[xxViceRoyxx]

Auto Body Repair...........I'm just starting the program, yes im very interested in it but i do not plan on making that my life time job.

[~Sc@ndelu$~]

Originally Posted by baby-phat

^^ that's hawt Margie. :)
Hey, you guys hiring in August? I've always wanted to do that..

dude they are DESPERATE for people right now... my boss has asked me a few times if i know anyone that wants to do it... talk to me on msn about it if ur interested :)

Originally Posted by ~Sc@ndelu$~

i do traffic control

honk honk!
* cat whistle *

[crackdragon]

Just starting out with concrete restoration. So far Iam liking it but, well see come winter.

[James]

Originally Posted by crackdragon

Just starting out with concrete restoration. So far Iam liking it but, well see come winter.

workin outside in the winter can be mighty cold..get ready to dress warm

[Jarman]

dress warm, or work hard.
Unusually, I had to do both this winter to keep warm...brr!

[Goodfellow]

that's why I'm taking carpentry.. so I can own my own renovation company = bling , then turn that into a building/ developing company down the road

[mapleleaf4ever]

I was a Construction Labourer about 4 years ago. Got paid well but was laid off 'cause we finished the Project. Now I've got 3 years of experience as a Ramp Services Agent. So I deal with the Aircraft from the moment they come off the Taxiway until they leave for Take-Off.

Originally Posted by mapleleaf4ever

I was a Construction Labourer about 4 years ago. Got paid well but was laid off 'cause we finished the Project. Now I've got 3 years of experience as a Ramp Services Agent. So I deal with the Aircraft from the moment they come off the Taxiway until they leave for Take-Off.

I've always loved that scene from "Airplane" where the taxiway coordinator points to the airport terminal when that guy asks him where the forklifts are.

[~Sc@ndelu$~]

Originally Posted by Junglist

honk honk!
* cat whistle *

one in a hundred! haha ;)

but did the other 99 get a wink?

[~Sc@ndelu$~]

half are really fat old men :(

[Grapes]

dress warm, or work hard.
Unusually, I had to do both this winter to keep warm...brr!

It's all about the layers.

Some of those days in January were brutal.. I was wearing:

boots
2 pairs of socks
drawers
PJ pants
jeans
rain overalls
2 t shirts
2 sweaters
rain jacket

LAYER UPON LAYER

[James]

Originally Posted by ~Sc@ndelu$~

half are really fat old men :(

margie you look so hot in your bright orange, reflective gear:)

[~Sc@ndelu$~]

Originally Posted by James

margie you look so hot in your bright orange, reflective gear:)

lol thanks for the slurpees today :)