Learn to Drive Loaders
Loaders are one of the most common types of heavy equipment that you see these days. Part of the reason is that they are generally wheeled, not tracked. In terms of maneuverability and usability, this is a big plus. While…
Loaders are one of the most common types of heavy equipment that you see these days. Part of the reason is that they are generally wheeled, not tracked. In terms of maneuverability and usability, this is a big plus. While…
One way of boosting your employment prospects is by undergoing some specialized training. Learning new skills and more importantly, gaining certification in new skills can make you more employable and allow you to demand higher wages. Carpentry is a skilled…
As an unskilled laborer you may not have ever found the peace of mind that a stable and secure job can provide. Heavy equipment careers can give you the job security that you need. Despite being in the construction industry,…
If you have ever worked on a building site, you will be well aware that there is a vast disparity in the working conditions of skilled and unskilled workers. Many unskilled workers fall into the trap of thinking that certification…
If you are looking to get your career started this New Year, maybe we can help. Financial aid has been successful in getting countless Americans educated and into better jobs. We offer a financial aid program here at Associated Training…
Tractors are a very useful piece of heavy equipment to get to learn to operate and a great jumping off point for other types of equipment too. A lot of heavy equipment makes use of a basic tractor body with…
If you have gone to the trouble of training in the use of heavy equipment, you still have one more hurdle to overcome, finding a job. Luckily, here at Associated Training Services, we offer a job placement program. Job placement…
If you are new to bulldozers, then the term blade might seem a little odd. A bulldozer's blade is the attachment that sits in front of the tractor. Most people are familiar with the standard curved blade that is used…
It is a fact that when most people think heavy equipment, they think excavators. Excavators can be one of the most exciting and interesting types of equipment that you will ever get to use. With excavators certification, you are ready…
We know all to well what life is like for construction workers that lack certification. While some people enjoy the work, it does not pay very well. Many people lack the motivation to pursue certification. They place it in the…