With the current economic conditions and the amount of money being pumped into construction you may be wondering how to go about finding your first job once you graduate from your heavy equipment training program. ATS Heavy Equipment Operator Schools…
Backhoe operators can be on call 24 hours a day seven days a week as they are the perfect heavy equipment to assist in emergency repairs of services. The backhoe is relatively easy to move from one job to another…
Heavy equipment operators are responsible for machinery often valued in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. For that reason, and for the general safety of everyone including property, operators need to be trained before commencing work. Generally speaking, there are…
The economic stimulus package has meant that a lot of construction projects will commence at the same time. Companies bidding on projects may be hesitant due to insufficient labor, particulalry in areas such as certified crane operators. There is no…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…