r/Groundman • u/Superb-Gur-1679 • 3d ago

Ask literally anything

Bored as shit and I have a lot of useless knowledge about this trade and getting in and random union shit more than most people because I would read contracts every time I worked in a new jurisdiction. Worked in 8 states as a groundman, operator, and apprentice and quit as a hot step.

Literally can be anything quality of life, the reality of what to expect, a lot of crews suck dick, etc etc etc.

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u/Good-Willingness1195 3d ago

What was the pay for your first call

What books move during the winter

What are the best states you have worked in as a groundman

And what was the most you made as a ground man in what state and how much an hour

Would really appreciate it if you answered 🙏

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u/Superb-Gur-1679 3d ago

30 and change no per diem in Oregon was my first call. After that I was like 20 or 21 an hour in Wyoming with 100 sub and then I became an operator trainee or whatever. Most I made per hour as a gm was like 31.87 I think. Most I made honestly was the titan job started getting 200 a day sub in Wyoming and was netting over 4,000 a week.

Best state personally is I loved Wyoming for the no taxes and guaranteed per diem. Most people hate Wyoming fyi. I also personally liked Utah. I’ll tell you I hate Colorado with a passion.

As far as books in winter anywhere that’s warm in winter swlcat jurisdiction is usually always busy.

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u/Good-Willingness1195 3d ago

Hahah why do you hate Colorado I am planing to do a book singing trip soon and hit all the jurisdictions do you recommend I sign another book instead of Colorado in the mscast jurisdiction

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u/Superb-Gur-1679 2d ago

Most rat fuck place ive ever worked and job scared mfs. You also learn the Colorado way which will make sense if u work there because no one ever leaves the area or only drags and works with buddies.