Picture the traditional construction worker, and what do you see? Blue jeans is part of that description for most of us, having been the hard wearing pants of choice for as long as there has been construction in the country. But are they still the best solution for something to last the rough treatment your clothes always get? As with…
While some states have fairly consistent climates and avoid the issue, all over the country the effects of as change from the cold, winter temperatures to the very warm summer ones are being seen in the roads that connect our towns and cities together. For the heavy machinery industry this is regular, reliable construction work that is happening somewhere in…
Technology has been a focus of exhibitions and industry shows for a few years now, bringing new capabilities and aids to all kinds of work and equipment. From accurate location to improved control and management, technology has brought new ways of operating and new levels of control. But one area of technology that has really come to the fore within…
The job market today can be daunting, no matter what your skills the competition is fierce, but more than that, whole industries are rapidly changing, and with those changes come new ways of working, and often fewer jobs, and less job security. Knowing where to look for a career that offers some stability is no longer easy, as jobs in…
It’s probably crossed your mind already, just what is it like to be a crane operator? If there is one job that everyone sees being done that makes us think, it is the crane operator. But what is the job actually like for those that take on the training and go out and do it? The first task of the…
When you spend most of your day operating heavy equipment, your office is the cab, its where you are in control, and you know what is happening. However, without good communication lines it can be a very isolating place as well. Operators need the ability to concentrate of course, but isolation is not an answer, ensuring in cab communications are…
It is no surprise the growth in construction and telecommunications throughout America has led to an increased need to bury fiber optics, electrical lines, water pipes, sewer lines, etc. Further, the use of a backhoes or excavators isn't always practical, feasible or economical, due to existing hazards or terrain. That leaves Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) as the most efficient option…
A Graduation Present From ATS WHEN: Friday, June 16TH & Saturday, June 17H TIMES: 8:00 AM TO 4:00 PM WHERE: 7132 Elder Lane, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin WHAT: Free classroom and field training on skid loaders and backhoes. Student Requirements: Must be at least 16 years of age Must meet basic enrollment requirements (I.E. physical requirements) Students under 18 years old…