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…
It was 1977. Fresh out of high school, with not a clue of what to do in life. A friend calls; they’re building a highway down south and they are hiring! Another boiling hot South Texas summer; day after day of 100+ temperatures. But thanks to youth and being in the best shape of my life, a job outdoors was…
Some of us don’t think much about it, until they start to build a new building near our home or work. Then, we usually just complain about how the construction affects traffic and slows everything down. But stop to think about it: what would life be without construction; without heavy equipment? Before heavy equipment, everything was done by hand. Picks…
Have you ever considered a career in the construction industry? Becoming a CDL truck driver, heavy equipment operator or mobile crane operator can open up exciting new job opportunities. Here are some companies that have recently hired our graduates: Amherst, WI hiring Class-A CDL truck drivers. Murray, KY hiring Class-A CDL truck drivers. Houston, TX hiring heavy equipment operators. Oconto, WI hiring…
The rigger is a very important part of any heavy equipment team. More than just a driver, a rigger performs six different but essential heavy equipment tasks every day. Here are those six tasks. Lifting - A rigger uses hoists and pulleys to lift heavy items such as equipment, loads, and cargo. To accomplish this task, they may provide the…
Are you an experienced truck driver? Are you interested in or have you ever considered a career as a truck driver? Becoming a truck driver or heavy equipment operator can open up exciting new job opportunities that span across the country. In fact, the following companies are looking for new and experienced truck drivers and crane operators who currently hold…