When it comes to road construction, the one vehicle that seems to be constantly on the go is the dump truck. If you undertake dump truck training then prepare yourself for non stop activity.

The bulldozers may come in and level the area for a new road, it is the dump truck that ha to remove all the excess. Once that job is done, the dump truck is then required to bring in the material used a base for the road – often gravel. The dump truck driver doesn’t just dump the base, if you watch them in action, they spread the base evenly as they dump it over the prepared surface.

Dump truck training is not that difficult and follows the fundamentals of general truck driver training including the requirements, knowledge and skill required to gain your CDL.

ATS has five truck driver training centers located in Wisconsin, Ohio, Virgina, Colorado and Southern California. With over 45 years experience in truck driver training, we know exactly what employers need when it comes driving knowledge and skills.

There are hundreds of transport companies that come to us looking for their driver requirements – why? Because we have developed a reputation for producing drivers that are well trained and ready to commence work from day one.

If your considering a career as a dump truck driver – visit our web site or call for use more information and to discuss your dump truck training options. Just remember, the life of a dump truck driver is a busy one.

The number of ‘green jobs’ in the construction industry is set to increase dramatically over the next few years. President Obama has promised 5 million new green construction jobs over the next ten years and backed it up with a $150 billion investment.

Green jobs will involve the use of heavy equipment in a lot of situations particularly when it comes to the clearing and rehabilitation of areas. Mining is one sector that is now being required to ‘clean up’ and rehabilitate as it goes. Demand for bulldozer and loader operators will be one area that will see a significant rise in employment demand.

The building of roads, bridges, water and power infrastructure will be another area of growth for green jobs in the construction industry. Green job employment is still new and starting to gather momentum. Understanding the requirements for employment as a green conscious heavy equipment operator is becoming a must – operators at present can often add a premium to their wages by working in green construction sector.

ATS Heavy Equipment Operator Schools deliver training that enables an individual to graduate with a set of skills that can be used to successfully apply for green jobs in the construction industry. ATS has seen many changes in the construction industry and, with 45 years of training experience, has been well placed to quickly incorporate changes into our training programs.

If you want to work in the heavy equipment field and at the same time make a contribution to a cleaner, brighter and healthier future, then contact us to discuss your training preferences to enable you to apply for green jobs in the construction industry.

Over the last couple of weeks we have outlined the expenditure that some of the states have allocated to road, bridge and rail projects and the effect this will have on demand for heavy equipment operators. The Federal government has now joined the party with $27.5 billion being allocated for federal highways and bridges.

That’s a lot of money and equates to a lot of mileage and bridges, all requiring heavy equipment operators, truck drivers and crane operators at some stage to complete the projects. In fact, the total amount spent on transport infrastructure will approach $200 billion.

If you examine the aims of these packages you will realize the effect they will have on employment in the construction industry in general. The main aim of course is to get money into the economy. This is done through employment and wages received along with spending on new equipment, training and raw materials. Construction industry training includes training to provide heavy equipment operators.

As a nation, we are on the brink of one of the biggest transport infrastructure building programs ever undertaken. Every state, along with the federal government, have plans in place to repair or build roads, bridges and rail networks (particularly hi-speed rail). The demand for construction workers will be huge since so many projects will come on line at the same time.

For individuals looking to enter the workforce in the construction industry, including heavy equipment operations, truck driving and crane operations, now is the time to act. Gaining qualifications in any one of these areas now will enable those who graduate to take advantage of the opportunities from day one.

ATS Heavy Equipment Operator Schools have ten training centers throughout the country primed and ready to train the next generation of heavy equipment operators, truck drivers or crane operators. With the federal and state governments ready to commence work on these projects, now is definitely the time to act.

Enrolling in a heavy equipment training program has become so much easier these days. You can apply online from your own computer, the process only taking a couple of minutes.

Of course, if you have a few doubts about careers in heavy equipment or whether or not you are suited to heavy equipment operations, you have three choices: You can:

You can request a free DVD and brochure on heavy equipment careers and the services we offer. Visit our site and make a request – there is absolutely no obligation – it’s totally free.

If you think you are ready then why not test yourself by completing our free online heavy equipment training program. If you can get through that with little – and it isn’t that difficult – then you will get through our hands on training program

Finally, if you still have doubts – talk to us. We have been involved with heavy equipment training for a long time. We understand this is a huge commitment so we will ensure the right options are there for you.

Taking on a career is always a big step, more so if you are changing careers. We here at ATS Heavy Equipment Operator Schools understand this and work with the students to ensure they gain the best outcomes possible.

Heavy equipment operators are increasingly in demand and the work itself is interesting and rewarding. It helps that it also pays well too. If you need more information on a career in heavy equipment then feel free to call us on 1-800-383-7364 to discuss the options available.

Heavy equipment training has been accredited for many years. In 1995, eleven of the world’s most progressive construction companies, manufacturers and national trade associations came together to form the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).

At the time, the NCCER had several aims, the chief being to develop standardized construction, maintenance and pipeline curriculum and training standards. Since 1995 the NCCER has developed assessment criteria that each training school is required to meet to obtain their accreditation to deliver industry related training programs.

Students who undertake heavy equipment training through an NCCER accredited training provider have the benefit of being awarded a qualification that is recognized nation wide. Given the expected growth in employment around the country over the next 12 months, this portability could prove to be very useful.

ATS Heavy Equipment Operator Schools are accredited through the NCCER to deliver training for heavy equipment used in the construction industry. ATS schools are also accredited through state boards of education in: Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Ohio, Michigan, West Virginia, Virginia, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Iowa, Pennsylvanian, Colorado, Florida and Georgia.

With that level of accreditation you know you can trust us to deliver the very best in heavy equipment training and to have you ready to tackle the workplace as soon as you have completed your training.

GPS has become standard in many cars and I know there are some drivers that couldn’t do without their GPS unit in the car. GPS is also being used in heavy equipment and as form of theft prevention and for the quick location of stolen equipment. What many don’t realize is the GPS together with laser equipment is being used to enable heavy equipment operators to undertake certain tasks with extreme precision. This can, become a specialized skill for those who undertake GPS training for heavy equipment.

Graders are one piece of heavy equipment that may come fitted with lasers, GPS units or both. The equipment enables operators to grade the surface to precise measurements in perfectly from point to point.

Have you have ever wondered how construction workers could start a bridge or road at either end and meet precisely in the middle? In the past it took precise mathematical calculations and a lot of surveying – now it can be achieved quite easily using a combination of survey equipment and GPS. In fact, GPS is now being incorporated into some survey equipment.

If you are a heavy equipment operator, or perhaps you are looking to move into the field of heavy equipment operations, and you fancy the challenge of specializing in GPS related work, then you should consider GPS training for heavy equipment.

The ATS training school in Ohio provides GPS training for heavy equipment operators. Our schools are renown for the quality of the training provided and support provided to students before, during and upon completion of their training. Contact us at ATS Heavy Equipment Operator Schools if you are interested in GPS training for heavy equipment operators.

Over the past two weeks we have written about how and where some of the federal economic stimulus funding will be used and its association to construction and heavy equipment. There is little doubt that the need for heavy equipment operators will increase. When looking at the various spending packages, one thing has stood out and that is the number of bridges either being built or reconstructed. When it comes to bridge building you almost always need cranes and of course crane operators.

As with most other sectors of the construction industry, certified crane operators are going to be in demand. The question is – do we have enough certified crane operators to go around? I doubt it! Now is probably the best time to undertake crane operator training and to undertake the assessments required to become certified.

ATS Heavy Equipment Operator Schools are accredited to deliver crane operator training through our training facilities in Wisconsin, New Hampshire, Ohio and Colorado. Our crane operator training and certification program teaches individuals how operate both fixed cab and swing cab mobile hydraulic cranes.

One you graduates from the training program you can sit the written and practical test for certification through the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO). The NCCCO crane operator certification is one of the most widely recognized crane operator certifications in the crane operator industry and required by many states before you can commence work as a crane operator.

Crane operators are amongst the highest paid heavy equipment operators in the country. The work is interesting and varied and provides a lot job satisfaction. With the shortage of crane operators on the horizon now could be the ideal time to make a career change. If you’re interested in crane operator training then feel free to contact us and we can help you determine the best training program for your circumstances.

The Governors of Minnesota and Wisconsin have entered into an agreement to share services and to work together on more than 80 projects funded under the economic stimulus package announced by the federal government. These projects include the Midwest Rail Initiative, water conservation and transport programs. Whilst this is only a start, as the two governments start working together, rather than competing for resources they will start to schedule projects to best utilize available resources – this will include labor and machinery such as heavy equipment.

Individuals living in Minnesota may well find themselves working on road or rail projects in Wisconsin – of course the reverse will also be true. To take advantage in the surge in demand for heavy equipment operators, Minnesota residents looking at heavy equipment as a career should be preparing now – your first step will be to undertake training.

Whilst ATS doesn’t currently have an operator school in Minnesota, we do have one in Sun Prairie, just north of Madison. Our Sun Prairie heavy equipment operator school provides training in a wide range of construction related fields including heavy equipment, truck driving (CDL) and crane operations (including crane operator certification).

Just because you live outside the state does not mean you cannot participate in training. In fact, you can get a head start by signing up and completing our free online training program for heavy equipment operators. Whilst travel on a daily basis may be difficult, finding accommodation for the period required should not be too difficult.

The demand on both sides of the border is set to jump and those who have had the training and experience will be well placed to fill those vacancies. ATS Heavy Equipment Operator Schools have a reputation for being one of the best training organizations in the country so if you are looking for heavy equipment training in Minnesota, don’t let a state border get in the way – the two state governments are not going to.

The economic stimulus package has seen billions of dollars allocated to construction work in the transport sector with new roads and bridges being planned across the nation. These projects are going to require the use of a lot of heavy equipment and much of this equipment needs transporting, generally on flat bed tractor trailers. Truck drivers require a commercial drivers license (CDL) to drive these trucks and to obtain your CDL, you need training.

ATS have been involved in truck driver training for over forty years. We deliver training that ensures those that graduate are well prepared to pass their CDL assessments – both written and practical. Our training prepares individuals to work in the fields of equipment transporting, dump trucks/trailers, sand and gravel, paving, concrete/asphalt,and construction materials. These are the drivers that will be required to rebuild our economy through the various construction projects planned.

The truck driving program offered by ATS involves classroom instruction covering subjects such as Department of Transportation rules, safety and safe operation of equipment, Commercial Driver License regulations, logbooks, and hazardous materials. “Hands-on” instruction includes backing and other close quarter maneuvers, pre-trip inspections, coupling and uncoupling and of course actual driving on both highways and city roads.

The demand for truck drivers capable of driving these construction related trucks is set to explode as every state across the nation commences their road projects almost simultaneously. I know truck drivers are good at their jobs, but I cannot see them being twenty places at once. The only solution of course is to employ more drivers – a lot more.

ATS have truck driver training (CDL) schools in Wisconsin, Ohio, Virginia, Colorado and Southern California – Our truck drivers have been known to drive coast-to-coast – we certainly have truck driving training covered coast-to-coast. If you have a yearning for truck driving as a career – act now while the opportunities are there.