Work thread

Thought I would show some things that I do for a living. I work for one of the largest construction companies in Arkansas and my job is a heavy equipment mechanic. Most days find me in the shop or on the job site working on the big stuff but some times I get to do the easy things. Here I am escorting.

 

Here I'm rebuilding a transmission out of a d-7

 

Here's a couple pics of a cut we done for a lime company. They are putting in a new rail line.

 

Feel free to post pics of your day.

 

Mine too

 

Really cool Brad.

 

Thanks for sharing trapper brad That is quite the cut through those rocks. I am glad I am not the driver with the oversized load and I don't think I could even pick up one of the pieces of the transmission. Looks like a puzzle.

 

It's not to bad Woodwidow but you better pay attention. Lol

 

This is a D-6T we are rebuilding. Usually takes about 2 months but this one has been here 4 so far because of parts.

 

dredging in Mobile Alabama. Normal day for us

 

Heck yeah Ohio Dave. Always fun seeing what others do. We run 3 sand dredges on the Arkansas between Little Rock and Pine Blufff

 

I have no idea how you tear something that big apart and put it all back together and have it run great! I have a deep respect for folks who can do such things. Good thread!

 

Thanks Jack. Just break it down into small components then put all the big components together.

 

Well not a day I like. It's asphalt day in the shop.

 

Have you heard about a grease shortage? My nephew works on his family’s farm and said they have problems getting grease.

 

We're having all kinds of shortages. From grease to oils,parts, help and everything in between.

 

Just took a hydraulic bath because some DA took the wrong line off after me telling him twice witch one to take of. I swear if I could smack some of these people without getting fired my hands would stay sore.

 

I got one I work with. Always maintain a good escape route when he asks for assistance. An I’m sure you learned long ago an extra set of duds in the truck is mandatory never know when you’ll get a bath.