Safety is one issue that should not be ignored. Throw in a large piece of machinery and you you can understand a little about why heavy equipment safety is so important. Safety guidelines are set to protect everyone and everything…
If you were looking at heavy equipment careers then you are probably considering construction, mining or perhaps forestry. It is those three industries that do employ the highest number of heavy equipment operators. However, there are many other areas where…
If you have ever wanted a career in the area of landscaping then you may want to consider starting by undertaking training on loaders. Loaders, particularly the smaller versions, are being used more frequently in landscaping because of their versatility…
Crane operator training can put you into a career that has many interesting tasks. We wrote a post late last month titled Mobile Cranes Are Always Ready To Come To The Rescue and a report in the Des Moines Register…
Certified crane operators are in strong demand around the nation. However, in most states, you cannot operate a crane without that piece of paper that says you are certified. Thousands of people have worked as crane operators in the past…
Backhoes are everywhere and range in size from small toy-like machines to huge monsters, but have you wondered how they got their name? Let's have a look and see if there are any clues. The most common backhoe in use…
Bulldozers come in all shapes and sizes but one thing almost always stays the same - the tracks that keep them on the go. Because of their size, weight and the jobs they have to do, bulldozers use tracks similar…
If you have trained and worked as a heavy equipment operator then it may be time to consider adding a commercial drivers license (CDL) to your list of skills and qualifications. You would be surprised at how many employers jump…
There are many individuals who investigate heavy equipment careers but their approach is often focused on a single piece of equipment. Bulldozers are always a popular choice, possibly because they are one of the most visible pieces of heavy equipment…
Everyone knows we are going through tough times financially, yet a well paid career as a heavy equipment operator could be the financial turning point in your life. The problem is finding the money to pay for the training -…