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The mechanics of backhoes can be picked up quickly, especially with the toggles/joysticks of today, the old four sticks were harder to master.

Feeling is more of a sixth sense. I've dug hundreds of foundation footing, retentions, plumbing trenchs on open lots. It's blow and go, if there was a hidden line, or away from blue stake, it gets cut.

I also worked on fireline reto fits, where existing buildings are brought up to code. Digging from the mains out in the street, coming through all the utilities in the easements, and entering the business. That can be tricky and a experienced spotter is needed. Any pebble feels like a gas line.

Kent