A good oiler is worth their weight in gold! I have had good ones and bad ones over my nearly 28 years as an operator. I started out as an oiler myself, and learned a lot of valuable information during that time. I came through the apprenticeship, and have the utmost respect for apprentices. I am a proud member of I.U.O.E. Local 181. If I ever end up working down your way, I'll be sure to look you up. Great video!
I'm applying to my local union the next available day they are accepting applications. This video has been a nice little eye opener, excited and can't wait.
Its a blessing to have a good oiler/rigger . Tip. Don't say cable. We all know its s cable. Keep it simple. Easy up. Up. Fast up. Easy down. Down . Fast down. Boom up. Boom down. Your operator if attentive, can tell by your tone of voice, how fast/slow to operate. The longer you work together, you'll get it. I signal man can give too much info, thereby slowing the movement. Adds up over time. 45 years pulling levers. Be safe
Great question! He absolutely can make the switch to become the crane operator. During his apprenticeship, he will learn and be trained in the classroom as well as he will work along side a skilled trademan(the crane operator). Once he has received the training and passed the tests to get his crane licenses, he can be in the seat of the crane full time!
Wow! What an awesome & informative video!! I'm a first year apprentice and about to start a MAJOR contract as an oiler on a Liebherr LR1160. Ive never even seen one before! lol So I'm trying to get ahead of the game as much as possible because I start April 6th. Any tips or advice?
Wes, it really kinda depends on where you are located. This was shot in the Chicagoland area where apprentices make $26-$48/hr. Other parts of the country could be less or more. Like Igor said in the video, hit up the operators union that covers the area you live and as for more info.
Oiler is part of the crane crew dedicated to the transport build up operation Rigger is someone who selects the equipment to make the lift. An oiler can also be a rigger. Two different positions of work. Most companies will have a dedicated rigger added to the job if the customer wants the crane company to take responsibility of the rigging.
@@ryanburbridge thank you good explanation, my 1st cdl job tittle was called an oiler, driving to jobsites and fueling and doing pm on all company equipment with a 1000gal tanker that had oils and fluids except atf This was non union though
I am an operating engineer and I absolutely HATE getting called out to be an oiler. HATE IT!!! I just got called out to work as an oiler and I’m super salty about it. I’m an operator, not a laborer. I do do diet work, not crane work. I came here to compare what an oiler does as to what I do. Every time I’ve been an oiler the operator asks me for my cell number. Then he says “go sit in your truck and will call you if I need anything”. 10-12 hour days just sitting in my car doing NOTHING. Very difficult to get into my union. Took me ten years. I’m still an apprentice and can’t turn down work which is why I’m stuck doing something I don’t want any any part of. Not interested in cranes. Cranes are not exciting. I’m so mad about it that I came to a TH-cam video to bitch!! hahahahaha
hate to see guys beating jib pins with a hammer, the operator can literally luft down and it will create a sweet spot where the pins will literally fall out or be pulled out by hand.
Best operators were ones great oilers……trust me if he’s a bad oiler meaning not attentive not helpful not energetic not able to put him self as the servant to his partners needs to get the job done respectfully you’ll see his lack of when he becomes an operator…..
As a crane operator, I've turned down union offers. I may do it one day. But I personally like caring for the equipment. I like swinging jibs and hopping between trailers and things. I can't stand to sit all day and be catered to. My personal opinion obviously
@@ryanburbridge I could certainly be wrong. However, I was told it just depends on where you go. Seeing someone clean his windshield for him spoke for itself. I know about operator responsibilities of course, but please, enlighten me.
@@ryanburbridge seeing someone clean his windshield spoke for itself. I'm speaking on what I've been told. I was told it probably depends on who you work for. Enlighten me please
@@russellpeffer7736 well most union crane companies are private and for profit. Labor is expensive so they usually get rid of worthless people. But as men working to provide for our families most men don’t like worthless men so we police ourselves as well. You show up late your ostracized. You leave equipment a mess and any real man will call you out. What a union provides is a written contract that is printed and distributed. Every member and signatory employer know the contract and is held to the contract. As a union member we don’t have to put up with random whims of bosses or owners. If they want something they try to get it put into the contract. We go to work like other non union operators we just get paid more on average and have better benefits. We still have to deal with stupid customers that want a small crane to do big crane work lol
A good oiler is worth their weight in gold! I have had good ones and bad ones over my nearly 28 years as an operator. I started out as an oiler myself, and learned a lot of valuable information during that time. I came through the apprenticeship, and have the utmost respect for apprentices. I am a proud member of I.U.O.E. Local 181. If I ever end up working down your way, I'll be sure to look you up. Great video!
How do I get into this?? I have my class A
Google what IUOE Local covers the area you live and reach out to them!
Just got dispatched to my first ever job with 181 as an oiler today, just graduated high-school and was a direct entry
Iuoe local 17 here
Have orientation with the 181 next week! Y’all stay pretty busy?
Blows my mind how underrated this is, there should be wayyyyyyyyy more views
I'm applying to my local union the next available day they are accepting applications. This video has been a nice little eye opener, excited and can't wait.
Bringing the young man into the craft the right way
Unions and their training is essential 🚂🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Great job brother !
Our crane shop buys rolls of bungee cord that we custom cut. We leave them on the outriggers for a permanent counterweight pinch point deterrent.
That’s good practice!
How is the pay? I saw an ad where they train you to get your CDL it only pays 20 an hr the position is oiler I see it as a great opportunity to learn.
Pay is going to depend on your geographical area(different all over the country). Call the local that’s near you and they can get you all of the info!
45 years nonunion. Nothing against either. I thank God that he allowed me to retire with never missing a check. I give the Lord all the glory.
Its a blessing to have a good oiler/rigger . Tip. Don't say cable. We all know its s cable. Keep it simple. Easy up. Up. Fast up. Easy down. Down . Fast down. Boom up. Boom down. Your operator if attentive, can tell by your tone of voice, how fast/slow to operate. The longer you work together, you'll get it. I signal man can give too much info, thereby slowing the movement. Adds up over time. 45 years pulling levers. Be safe
Crane signals ONLY!!! Ha ha
Doing what the training facility trained. And using the ones the training staff wants will make crane 1 easier his 3rd year
Awesome
Job on this video. Great questions and great responses
Thank you for the support!
Good video. I want more content, more info. I'm breaking out in cranes, and need all the help I can get.
Where are you located?
@Modern Tradesman Florida. Went to engineerd union in Tampa. Need class A, though I have my NCCCO already. Take written test next week, then driving.
Great video great video this is a training video great great
Does he become a crane operator at the end of his apprenticeship? When does the switch from oiler to operator happen
Great question! He absolutely can make the switch to become the crane operator. During his apprenticeship, he will learn and be trained in the classroom as well as he will work along side a skilled trademan(the crane operator). Once he has received the training and passed the tests to get his crane licenses, he can be in the seat of the crane full time!
Wow! What an awesome & informative video!! I'm a first year apprentice and about to start a MAJOR contract as an oiler on a Liebherr LR1160. Ive never even seen one before! lol So I'm trying to get ahead of the game as much as possible because I start April 6th. Any tips or advice?
Mia, that’s so exciting! Just pay attention to your surroundings and listen to your operator! Where did you start your apprenticeship?
@@ModernTradesman My apprenticeship is with the IUOE local 428. The contract is with Bragg, for now.
@@ModernTradesman I really don't have much interest in cranes TBH, the CAT excavator is what stole my heart! 😍🤤😁
I have been down to your local and you have a great thing going down there in AZ!
I saw an ad for a oiler position and they said that that they train you to get your CDL is that good?
I work for bay crane nyc. We bought gatwood crane out of Illinois. How is it to work there??
Bay crane is huge
How much a year does this make?
Wes, it really kinda depends on where you are located. This was shot in the Chicagoland area where apprentices make $26-$48/hr. Other parts of the country could be less or more. Like Igor said in the video, hit up the operators union that covers the area you live and as for more info.
Honest question whats the difference between an oiler and a rigger
Oiler is part of the crane crew dedicated to the transport
build up
operation
Rigger is someone who selects the equipment to make the lift.
An oiler can also be a rigger. Two different positions of work.
Most companies will have a dedicated rigger added to the job if the customer wants the crane company to take responsibility of the rigging.
@@ryanburbridge thank you good explanation, my 1st cdl job tittle was called an oiler, driving to jobsites and fueling and doing pm on all company equipment with a 1000gal tanker that had oils and fluids except atf
This was non union though
Nice!!!
Thanks!
Thats alot of OT. Made a weeks wage in one day🤣
Sir i work as oiler in merchant ship, can i job there.
Reply sir really appreciate.
I am an operating engineer and I absolutely HATE getting called out to be an oiler. HATE IT!!! I just got called out to work as an oiler and I’m super salty about it. I’m an operator, not a laborer. I do do diet work, not crane work. I came here to compare what an oiler does as to what I do. Every time I’ve been an oiler the operator asks me for my cell number. Then he says “go sit in your truck and will call you if I need anything”. 10-12 hour days just sitting in my car doing NOTHING. Very difficult to get into my union. Took me ten years. I’m still an apprentice and can’t turn down work which is why I’m stuck doing something I don’t want any any part of. Not interested in cranes. Cranes are not exciting. I’m so mad about it that I came to a TH-cam video to bitch!! hahahahaha
Was that the LTM 1220?
I believe it was yes
No it's an LTM 1200-5.1
All my oilers do is play on their phone.
That’s becoming more and more common.
Oiler/rigger
hate to see guys beating jib pins with a hammer, the operator can literally luft down and it will create a sweet spot where the pins will literally fall out or be pulled out by hand.
A good operator doesn’t need a signal guy on the ground…..LMAO
12 years job experience
Best operators were ones great oilers……trust me if he’s a bad oiler meaning not attentive not helpful not energetic not able to put him self as the servant to his partners needs to get the job done respectfully you’ll see his lack of when he becomes an operator…..
As a crane operator, I've turned down union offers. I may do it one day. But I personally like caring for the equipment. I like swinging jibs and hopping between trailers and things. I can't stand to sit all day and be catered to. My personal opinion obviously
What are you going on about? You think union operators are sitting around? Ha ha. Let them keep feeding you that BS!
@@ryanburbridge I could certainly be wrong. However, I was told it just depends on where you go. Seeing someone clean his windshield for him spoke for itself. I know about operator responsibilities of course, but please, enlighten me.
@@ryanburbridge seeing someone clean his windshield spoke for itself. I'm speaking on what I've been told. I was told it probably depends on who you work for. Enlighten me please
@@russellpeffer7736 well most union crane companies are private and for profit. Labor is expensive so they usually get rid of worthless people. But as men working to provide for our families most men don’t like worthless men so we police ourselves as well. You show up late your ostracized. You leave equipment a mess and any real man will call you out.
What a union provides is a written contract that is printed and distributed. Every member and signatory employer know the contract and is held to the contract. As a union member we don’t have to put up with random whims of bosses or owners. If they want something they try to get it put into the contract. We go to work like other non union operators we just get paid more on average and have better benefits. We still have to deal with stupid customers that want a small crane to do big crane work lol
Lmao…..we can do that job in one day with our 165ton…..we can set 50-60 units a day!!!
So you’re IUOE?
You're a big bad operator/rigger. The best there is. We get it.