In The Dirt
80 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago -Join Mack Plovie In The Dirt with featured industry guests as they discuss, dissect, and explain trending topics in the construction & mining industries. If you like learning about new technology, industry hot topics, business, heavy equipment, and anything dirt related for that matter. This podcast is worth a listen. Find Mack on social media @earthmovers_media and check out our website for more! https://earthmoversmedia.com
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Komatsu Surface Mining Hybrid Wheel Loaders w/ Michael Fleet
February 27, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBThe history of the Le Tourneau large wheel loader product is well known in the global mining industry, today the Le Tourneau product is now Komatsu's surface mining wheel loader product line. Mack sits down with Michael Fleet, product manager for Komatsu electric wheel loader (EWL) line to discuss everything large Komatsu/Le Tourneau wheel loaders! They cover how the product has evolved over last few decades, application for wheel loaders in mining, advantage of mechanical vs electric drive ...
Deploying Technology in Landfill Applications w/ Shaun MacIntosh
November 28, 2023 14:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBLandfills are an important part of modern day society, and successfully managing a landfill comes down to optimizing equipment in the field and managing the flow of waste materials. Mack sits down with Shaun MacIntosh of Propeller to talk about how propeller is helping landfills with technology, from measuring compaction to maximize density (minimize airspace in waste materials), machine telematics to optimize your fleet, to site wide aerial surveys for measuring quantities for short term an...
Moving Dirt & Managing People, The MacKay Story w/ Rob & Brandon
November 14, 2023 11:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MBStarting with a 988B wheel loader loading out railcars with ballast, to multi million dollar civil and mining projects throughout Western Canada, the story of MacKay Contracting is one worth hearing about. Mack sits down with Rob MacKay, President & CEO, alongside Brandon Pighin, General Manager for MacKay to talk about how MacKay started, the projects they work on, managing people, and moving dirt throughout Western Canada. Learn more about MacKay on their website https://mackaycontracting...
Deep Excavation in Downtown Vancouver w/ BelPacific Excavating & Shoring LP
October 04, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBMack sits down with Steve, Mike, and Jeff from BelPacific Excavating & Shoring LP to talk all about deep excavation and shoring work in downtown Vancouver. Starting as a Limited Partnership, BelPacific has contributed to the Vancouver skyline working on projects such as Shangri-La tower, The ButterFly, and more. We discuss how BelPacific started, why deep excavation is needed for high rise projects, the machines BelPacific uses for deep excavations, and developing/training people at BelPacif...
45+ Years of Excellence, the Cat D10 Track Type Tractor w/ Dave Gleissner
September 13, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBThe Cat D10 track type tractor has been a staple of the mining and heavy civil construction industries since introduction back in 1977, it is arguably one of the most iconic dozers on the market. Mack sits down with Dave Gleissner to talk all about this legendary tractor, from first prototype where the high drive sprocket made an appearance, through the N, R, and T series, to where the D10 is today including Cat's unveiling of the next gen D10 dozer. Learn more about the new D10 by watching...
Big Blades & Big Horsepower, Komatsu D375/475 Dozers w/ Chad Perrault
August 22, 2023 13:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBBig Komatsu dozers have been a staple in the mining and heavy civil construction industry for a long time, and their new dash 8 (-8) series D375 and D475 dozers are a testament to Komatsu listening to customer feedback. Mack sits down with Chad Perrault, technical specialist with SMS Equipment for D375/D475 dozers, to talk about what's new with the dash 8 series dozers, the new fingertip steering, customizing product to customer needs, and Komatsu's new D475 super dozer configuration being d...
Making Buildings Disappear, the Career of a High Reach Operator w/ Matt Baker & Rob Morrison
August 07, 2023 12:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBEver wondered what it takes to be a high reach demolition operator? Or how buildings are demolished? Mack sits down with two of Priestly Demolition's finest high reach operators, Matt Baker and Rob Morrison, to talk all about their careers in the demolition industry, how buildings are demolished, Priestly's new SK1600 high reach, and more! Find Priestly Demolition on social media @priestlydemolition on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Matt Baker and Rob Morrison are also on Instagram/LinkIn...
Becoming an Owner-Operator, the Mattco Excavating story w/ Matthew Antifay
July 18, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBFrom running equipment as an employee to buying 325 excavators and feller bunchers for land management projects throughout BC, I sit down with Matthew Antifay of Mattco Excavating to chat about his story becoming an owner operator. We dive into what it takes to become an owner operator, the ups and downs of owning heavy equipment, the pain 10 cent O-rings will cause you, and advice for others starting their business. Find Matt on social media (instagram) @mattco.excavating Find Mack on ins...
Investing in People With Training w/ Doug Ruddick
July 05, 2023 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBInvesting in your people with training is becoming an incredibly important component of the modern day construction company, and Wilco's in house training program is a fine example. Mack sits down with Doug, H.E.O Training Manager to talk all about Wilco's heavy equipment training program, why training is important, the results they are seeing, and more. Check out Wilco on social media by searching their name or visit their website https://wilco.ca/ Find Mack on social media @earthmovers_m...
Building Company Culture and Close Proximity Drilling & Blasting w/ Sam Visona
June 20, 2023 12:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBFrom getting out of school and starting as a driller helper/laborer to now being one of the managing partners of T&A Rock Works Inc, Sam is an absolute wealth of knowledge when it comes to the drill & blast industry. Sam sits down with Mack to talk about his story in the industry, drilling & blasting in urban (close proximity) settings, how T&A is investing in people to grow their business and retain great people, how to build a company culture that people aspire to be part of, and much more...
Driving Better Business Decisions with Trimble Technology
June 06, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBThis time In The Dirt, Mack sits down with Chad Kyllo of Acres Enterprises as well as Remo Scalzo and Stantton Pallister of SITECH Western Canada for a panel discussion about how Acres is using Trimble Technology in their business. We dive into the Acres story from their first piece of technology to where they are today as one of the market leaders in construction, what technology they are using, how SITECH and Finning have supported their journey, how technology is helping grow Acres busine...
Using Cat Simulators to Train Your People w/ Jonathan Laberdia
May 16, 2023 12:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBWhether you are training your existing workforce or the workforce of tomorrow, Cat Simulators are an effective way to train your equipment operators on all types of equipment without downing equipment on a jobsite to do so. Mack sits down with Jonathan of Cat Simulators to chat all about the types of simulators, what a new or experienced operator can gain from a typical training session, importance of equipment walk arounds, identifying and correcting bad operating habits, and how training w...
Q&A - Scooptrams, Photography, Getting Started, Do's and Don'ts w/ Mack Plovie
May 02, 2023 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBYou asked, I answered? After people requested some Q&A podcast episodes, Mack answers questions submitted by followers on this episode. From underground scoop tram designs, how to get started in the industry, how he got started in photography, to a quick look at some Do's and Don'ts in equipment operating. Submit your questions to Mack on Instagram @earthmovers_media, LinkedIn @Mack Plovie, or email mack [email protected] and learn more on https://earthmoversmedia.com
Moving Dirt, The Yukon Way w/ Sam Inskip
April 18, 2023 13:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBGetting your career started in the industry, going to school for operating, seeking opportunities to run equipment, skillsets to adopt as an operator, placer mining, and how moving dirt in the Yukon is different. Mack sits down with Sam Inskip, heavy equipment operator from the Yukon, to talk about her career adventures after 10 years in the industry. You can find Sam on Instagram @simplyysams to follow along her adventures Find Mack on social media @earthmovers_media or their website http...
Mining More with Komatsu Hydraulic Shovels & Excavators w/ Bryce Short
April 04, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBKomatsu has been a well known name in the mining world for decades, and their hydraulic shovels & excavators are a fine example of what their mining class equipment offers. Mack sits down with Bryce Short of Komatsu/SMS Equipment to talk everything Komatsu shovels, from PC2000 up to PC8000 in front shovel and backhoe configuration. They get into selecting the right shovel for an application, diesel vs. electric shovels, pass matching, and detailing the history of Komatsu shovels all the way ...
Deploying Technology in Underground Mining w/ Gary Smolik
March 21, 2023 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBUnderground mining is part of the mining world you have never heard about, often out of sight, these mines produce the critical raw minerals civilization needs to sustain itself. And Technology is helping underground miners, mine better. I chat with Gary Smolik of Finning Canada on this episode to discuss the different technology solutions from Caterpillar for underground mining. From remote operated scoop trams to location sensing devices helping keep people safe in a mining environment, Ga...
Education & Training for the Next Generation of Loggers w/ Ryer Becker
March 07, 2023 13:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBAs loggers retire, the industry is now facing the challenging task of recruiting and training the next generation to continue operating an industry that makes civilization as we know it, possible. I sit down with Ryer Becker, part of the research faculty in the Department of Forest, Rangeland, and Forest Sciences at The University of Idaho, to talk about their new degree program helping educate and train the next generation of people entering the logging industry. We talk about the signifi...
Addressing the Industry Wide Workforce Issue w/ Kristina McMillan
February 21, 2023 13:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBMack and guest Kristina sit down to chat addressing the industry wide workforce issue in construction. While there isn't a list of answers to the industry wide problem, Mack and Kristina do their best to talk about some of the solutions out there currently. From how to attracting, retain, and train people, to initiatives Crew Collab has to help solve the issue, and talking about some of the stigmas the industry battles to break. Find Kristina McMillan on Instagram or LinkedIn, or visit Cr...
Optimizing Payload With The Right Dump Body w/ Kerry Blettner
February 07, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBEver been curious what it takes to design, build, and select the right dump body for large rigid frame haul trucks like Cat 793 or 797? Mack sits down with Kerry from GroundForce worldwide to talk all about Groundforce's dump body products for large rigid frame haul trucks. From design to end user application, Mack and Kerry cover everything about picking the right dump body for your application, wear part selection and placement, and optimizing haulage fleet with the right dump body whether...
Growing Your Business With Technology w/ Kris Troppmann
January 24, 2023 13:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBGPS machine control technology is changing the way contractors do business and move dirt. On this episode Mack sits down with Kris Troppmann, manager of smart construction at SMS Equipment, to talk Komatsu's new retrofit GPS machine control system, how technology is helping contractors move dirt more efficiently by saving money and time on earthworks projects, and recruiting younger generations with technology. Find Kris Troppmann on LinkedIn or reach out to your your local SMS Equipment d...
Making the Best, Better. Cat Undercarriage w/ Tim Nenne
January 10, 2023 13:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBMack sits down with Tim, undercarriage specialist with Caterpillar, to talk everything undercarriage on track type tractors. From what causes wear, selecting undercarriage for your dozer, to Cat's new HDXL product line, Mack and Tim get granular on undercarriage to answer your questions and hopefully help your earthmoving business. To learn more about undercarriage or if you have questions, reach out to your local Cat dealer. Find Mack on social media @earthmovers_media, email him at mack@...
The Western Grater Contracting Story w/ Jared Wells
November 21, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBThis time In The Dirt Mack talks with Jared Wells, general manager for Western Grater Contracting, about who Western Grater is, what they do, and how they do it. From shotcrete work for high rises in downtown Victoria to drilling and blasting to create aggregate resources to build the infrastructure we all rely on, Western Grater is a key contractor in Victoria and the surrounding area. To learn more about Western Grater, visit https://westerngrater.com or find Jared Wells on LinkedIn. Fin...
Aggregate Mining & Recruiting Great People w/ John Scepaniak
November 07, 2022 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBAggregate is arguably one of the most important ingredients to civilization as we know it today. Mack sits down with John Scepaniak of WD Scepaniak to talk growing a family mining contracting business, importance of mining and aggregates in the modern day world, and recruiting great people. John is a project manager with WD Scepaniak, contracting to aggregate and quarry companies offering mining, processing, and reclamation services to these companies across the USA. Learn more about WD Sce...
Powering the Future with Uranium w/ John Cash
October 24, 2022 12:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBUranium is often left out of the conversation when people think of ways to power the world of tomorrow. On this episode, Mack sits down with John Cash, CEO of Ur-Energy to talk all about Uranium mining, producing Uranium fuel, to how nuclear power will answer the global energy demand in the coming decade(s). Join us for an educational and fun discussion all about Uranium! Learn more about Ur-Energy here https://www.ur-energy.com/ Find Mack on social media @earthmovers_media or send him an ...
Redeveloping the Farmland of California w/ Zach & Garrett Fowler
October 10, 2022 12:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBStarting the business in their early 20's, Zach and Garrett Fowler have worked their way up from small agricultural jobs to redeveloping some of the largest agricultural projects in California with the biggest equipment. From deep ripping to break hardpan to removing orchards and recycling the mulched organic matter, the brothers business is focused around creating new opportunity and sustainability in the agriculture industry. Today their business has also expanded into the digital world wi...
Building a Family Legacy w/ Denis Carriere & Ryan Andre
September 26, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBMack sits down with Denis Carriere, president, and Ryan Andre, rentals manager for Alberta's largest privately own equipment rental company, NC Equipment. From how NC Equipment began, family legacy in the business, how the equipment rental business works, when renting equipment is favourable over owning, to where the equipment rental industry is at today. We try to cover it all on this episode! To learn more about NC Equipment, visit their website https://ncrent.com Find Mack on social me...
Rebuilding Equipment, The J.J. Scheckel Way w/ Josh Scheckel
September 12, 2022 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBStarting out fixing diesel engines in his parents house at a young age, to building a world renown heavy equipment rebuild and rental business. Mack sits down with Josh Scheckel of J.J. Scheckel Equipment Corporation to talk about how J.J. Scheckel started and has grown as a business, what it takes to rebuild equipment like D11 track type tractors, and why investing in your people and facilities is so important. Josh is a fine example of a man who never quit, after being burned in a tragic g...
Autonomous Haulage & Dozing In Mining w/ Taylor Agnew
August 22, 2022 12:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBTechnology is helping mining companies and the mining industry adapt to and overcome challenges faced on the modern-day mine site. Autonomous haulage and dozing are a few examples of technology helping mining companies find solutions to challenging mining applications, improve safety, and reduce their costs. On this episode, Mack talks with Taylor Agnew of Finning Canada on the topic of autonomous haulage and autonomous dozing in the Canadian mining space. From how the autonomous technology ...
The Business of Renting Heavy Equipment w/ Paolo Di Giovanni
August 02, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBThis time In The Dirt host Mack sits down with Paul, owner of Heavy PDG Equipment, on location to talk everything about equipment rental to how he has built Heavy PDG into the business it is today serving customers with a rental fleet of heavy equipment. Paul not only shares his story, but talks about what it takes to successfully run an equipment rental business, the benefits of renting vs owning equipment, and more! Learn more about HeavyPDG on their website https://heavypdg.com or find t...
Becoming a Cat Mechanic w/ Adept Ape (Josh)
July 18, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBInterested in becoming a mechanic? Curious what a career path with a Cat dealer looks like and what they offer? Is post secondary education necessary? Mack sits down with Josh, a well known Cat mechanic from his youtube channel, to talk about Josh's story becoming a mechanic, his career working for Cat dealers, what tooling you need to get started, and is schooling necessary? If you are curious about a career as a mechanic, Josh has much more information over on his youtube channel. Find J...
Front Flips & D6XE Dozers w/ Kyle Demelo
July 06, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBFrom an incredibly successful career in Motocross travelling the world, to dirt and heavy equipment in the Okanagan Valley. Kyle Demelo's name is well known in not only motocross and action sports, but around the world as the Canadian who holds world record of the only successful front flip on a snow bike! That's right, a snow bike! Mack sits down in person with Kyle Demelo to talk about his story growing up, career in action sports, world record, and well known civil construction business i...
Making Buildings Disappear w/ Brad Morrison
June 20, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBDemolition contractors are arguably the best recyclers on planet earth, making way for the buildings of tomorrow by deconstructing and recycling the buildings of yesterday. Host Mack sits down in person with Brad Morrison, general manager for Clearview Demolition to learn about Clearview's story, gain insights into the demolition industry, discuss why people are a companies greatest asset, and more! To learn more about Clearview Demolition, you can visit their website https://clearviewdemo....
Making Buildings Disappear w/ Brad Morrison
June 20, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBDemolition contractors are arguably the best recyclers on planet earth, making way for the buildings of tomorrow by deconstructing and recycling the buildings of yesterday. Host Mack sits down in person with Brad Morrison, general manager for Clearview Demolition to learn about Clearview's story, gain insights into the demolition industry, discuss why people are a companies greatest asset, and more! To learn more about Clearview Demolition, you can visit their website https://clearviewdemo....
Manufacturing GET & Building a Brand w/ Craig Harder
June 06, 2022 13:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBOn this episode of the podcast host Mack talks with the CEO of Raptor Mining, Craig Harder, about the Raptor Mining story, manufacturing GET, robotic welding, and more! Raptor is the leading manufacturer of GET and other wear parts for nearly all shapes and sizes of heavy equipment. Craig tells us about how Raptor started and its current product offerings. To learn more about Raptor Mining, visit their website https://www.raptormining.com/ or find Craig Harder on LinkedIn You can find Mack...
Why Attitude Matters w/ Dylan Taylor
May 24, 2022 12:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBHaving a great attitude is arguably one of the most important pieces you can bring to the workplace. Guest Dylan Taylor tells his story working in construction with a prosthetic leg and missing arm. Dylan is a remarkable young man who speaks to the importance of attitude, willingness to learn, and having a relentless approach. Host Mack and guest Dylan talk about going to school for construction, how one can find success and fulfillment in the construction industry, heavy equipment, and the ...
Low, Wide, and Heavy w/ Justin Ward
May 09, 2022 13:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBThis time In The Dirt Justin Ward, float driver for Priestly Demolition Inc, and host Mack talk heavy haul in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). From bridge demolition on the major thoroughfares in Toronto to demolition in the downtown Toronto Core, Justin has hauled hundreds of pieces of heavy equipment all over the Greater Toronto Area. If you are curious to get a glimpse behind the scenes of heavy hauling at Priestly Demolition and hear what it takes to haul heavy equipment in the GTA, giv...
Undercarriage Secrets w/ Greg Baher
April 26, 2022 13:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBLearn all about undercarriage on heavy equipment this time In The Dirt! Mack and guest Greg, Vice President of Equipment with Whissell Contracting, talk everything undercarriage from total cost over a machine's life, what causes wear, to how undercarriage affects resale value of a machine. If you have questions about undercarriage, chances are we answered them! You can find Greg Baher on LinkedIn by searching his name. Find mack on social media (instagram) @earthmovers_media or email him ma...
Mentoring the Workforce of Tomorrow w/ Troy Karevski
April 12, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBThis time In The Dirt, Mack talks mentoring the next generation of people with dirt artist/grader operator Troy Karevski. From adopting the right attitude to becoming a proficient operator, Troy and Mack talk all about younger people rising up in the industry and finding fulfilment in their careers. The two address the pressing matter of mentoring younger generations to sustain an industry struggling to find and retain great people, and even offer some advice to those early on in their caree...
Company Culture & Core Values w/ Dave Reynolds
March 22, 2022 14:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBBuilding a culture and crafting core values is an often overlooked yet incredibly important part of any company. Mack and guest Dave Reynolds, President & CEO of NorLand Limited talk company culture and core values on this episode. From how NorLand created their core values, how the company hires for people based on these core values, to how NorLand has built a culture across their now 18 different business units under the NorLand Limited name. To learn more about NorLand Limited, visit the...
Diesel Engine Emission Aftertreatment Systems w/ Adept Ape (Josh)
March 07, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBFrom DPF to DEF and everything in-between, Josh and Mack talk diesel engine emission after treatment systems on this episode. They break down what emissions are regulated, the different types of emission after treatment systems, how each system works, and what it accomplishes in terms of reducing diesel emissions. If you have ever been curious what all that expensive stuff is on the exhaust of your diesel engine, have a listen to learn all about it! If you enjoyed the episode, check out Jos...
Uranium Mining & Nuclear Power Plants w/ Daniel Major
February 22, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 50 MBEnergy (electricity) production from Uranium seems to be lost in today's narrative about providing energy for the developing world. Daniel Major, CEO of GoviEx Uranium, and Mack talk everything Uranium from how it is mined, refining of fuel, to creating electricity in nuclear power plants this time on the podcast. Uranium will play a key role in providing sustainable energy production in the coming decades, Daniel speaks about the little known fact of mobile nuclear reactors that can power s...
Retaining People in a Dynamic Industry w/ Wally Adamchik
February 08, 2022 08:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBAttracting and retaining employees in a dynamic industry is becoming increasingly important for companies in the modern-day. How do you attract more people to grow your company? How do you retain great people? What do employees value most in the workplace? Guest Wally and Host Mack sit down to discuss the many issues construction companies are facing and what these companies can do to solve these problems. Wally brings extensive knowledge from many years in business and offers up findings f...
Becoming an Owner Operator w/ Damion Lake
January 25, 2022 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBStarting a business is one of the most challenging yet rewarding endeavours one can take on in life. Damion Lake, owner of Newton Valley Excavating, shares his story of starting his excavation company , becoming an owner operator, finding a niche and serving your customers, and more! To learn more about Newton Valley Excavating or talk with Damion, follow them on Instagram @newtonvalleyexcavating
The Priestly Demolition Story w/ Ryan Priestly
January 11, 2022 11:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBInsights into the demolition industry with none other than Ryan Priestly, president of Priestly Demolition. This time In The Dirt host Mack and guest Ryan talk demolition in Toronto, company culture, the Priestly Demolition story, and heavy equipment. If you have ever been curious about demolition, Ryan and Mack do their best to answer your questions and provide insight into Priestly Demolition! Learn more about Priestly Demolition here https://priestly.ca/ and connect with Ryan Priestly on...
The Secret of EZ Street Asphalt w/ Drew Mohatt
December 20, 2021 08:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBDrew Mohatt of Colorado Asphalt Services Inc joins us again to talk paving. However, this time Mack and Drew talk about paving in cold, wet, snowy weather when conventional hot asphalt paving is not feasible. Drew tells us all about EZ Street Cold Mix, a solution for paving in less favourable conditions. Learn more about CASI here https://coloradoasphalt.com/. Find Drew on LinkedIn under Drew Mohatt. Connect with Mack on social media under the name @earthmoversmedia
Mining - From Exploration to Production w/ Mark Brennan
December 06, 2021 13:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBEver wondered what it takes to take a mine from discovery to production? How do mining companies get financing for multi million dollar projects? This time In The Dirt host Mack and guest Mark Brennan, CEO of Cerrado Gold, talk mining and what it takes to discover, explore, and mine an ore body in the modern day. They also discuss the importance of reclamation in mining, and glance at global trends that in the mining industry. If you have been curious what it takes to essentially start a min...
Women in Mining w/ Hannah Berthold
November 22, 2021 12:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBThe mining industry is changing, no longer is it a male dominated industry as women enter the workforce. Join Hannah Berthold and host Mack talk women in the mining industry on this episode, diving into topics such as how to attract more women to the industry, what roles women are taking on in mining, and addressing common misconceptions women have about working in mining. Hannah and Mack do their best to give women considering a career in the industry, or already working in the industry, an...
Asphalt Insights w/ Drew Mohatt
November 08, 2021 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBSmooth roads are something society takes for granted everyday, this time In The Dirt Mack interviews Drew Mohatt of Colorado Asphalt Services Inc (CASI) to discuss everything asphalt. From sourcing materials in quarries and aggregate pits to paving, Drew and Mack talk about all the steps involved in getting to that smooth asphalt road surface we all enjoy driving on. If you have asphalt related questions, chances are we answered them! Connect with Drew Mohatt on LinkedIn or learn more about...
Heavy Equipment Fleet Management w/ Greg Baher
October 25, 2021 11:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBEver wondered how earthmoving companies manage their fleet of equipment? What does a great maintenance program look like for a large fleet of heavy equipment? This time In The Dirt Mack interviews Greg Baher the director of equipment for Whissell Contracting Ltd to talk heavy equipment fleet management. From making decisions about rebuilding or selling equipment to what a proper and well executed maintenance program looks like, Mack and Greg dive right into equipment fleet management for la...
Good & Bad Habits of Equipment Operators w/ "The Frenchman"
October 12, 2021 10:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBGuest Anthony aka "The Frenchman" and host Mack talk the good and bad habits of equipment operators. From pre starts on equipment, cleaning cabs and tracks, to being a leader and being coachable, we try to cover a topic that doesn't have black and white textbook answers to start with. This episode is meant to inspire discussion and thought around the topic of becoming a better equipment operator, please do keep in mind these are initials thoughts on the subject and more input is always welco...