Just got my first job hauling logs in a KW with a 13 speed. I think I’ve gotten pretty good at shifting and I’ve been going down mountains fully loaded with no problems. It’s going up hill is my problem. Every time the rpms drop I try to downshift I miss the gear. I’m getting so pissed off
I have a interview on Monday for a company that needs a cdl driver/laborer. I have a class A. They seem very interested in filling multiple positions fast. They will get me in to a local heavy highway laborers union. I do have a wife and kids and just bought a house yesterday. I absolutely hate the job I have now. But this position would have me leaving home Sunday and coming back Friday. My brother in law is telling me I would be stupid not to take this job. He’s been in that local laborers union and loves it. The pay would be twice what I’m making now. He told me if a company is willing to hire you and get you into the union that it’s a big deal. He said it’s hard to get in. I talked to my wife about it and she’s onboard and it will help us get out of debt fast. I’ve never done union work before and I’m wondering if anyone has work a heavy highway job like this and how the job itself is?