Working in the heavy machinery industry brings so many options for a varied career, whether its operating a crane, building office blocks in the cities, or building roads right across the country, but for some, it can mean a life in the forest, but what machines are used in forestry work if that sounds like your kind of job? Some…
Modern technology and high training standards means that safety records are better than ever today, but when cranes are involved, safety should never be taken for granted. As loads have become bigger and sites more complex, the need to create a platform for safety standards and accepted practice that took modern innovation into account was noted by OSHA at the…
When you train for a career in construction operating heavy machinery, there is a lot to learn. Not just the skills to control the equipment safely and effectively, to get it to do exactly what you want every time, but the teamwork required on site, the way communications work on the modern construction site and how to approach the job…
You have seen the incredible opportunity the industry represents and know that is the career you want. You see the stability and earning power of such jobs, so it makes sense, but the problem is that adequate training is essential, and while we at ATS do everything in our power to keep the costs as low as possible, we know…
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…