On this Thanksgiving Day, Associated Training Services expresses gratitude to the diligent men and women who contribute to the growth of America. We appreciate the opportunity to train and certify individuals who play a crucial role in keeping our nation strong. As you celebrate this holiday, take a moment to express gratitude to the significant people in your life and those who make your aspirations achievable. Kick off your boots, savor your meal, and have a joyful Thanksgiving! Wishing everyone a safe, serene, and happy holiday!

A special thank you from Associated Training Services and the Diesel Driving School goes out to our hard-working and committed employees. You are the backbone of the nation’s premier heavy equipment operator, mobile crane operator, and CDL school. Without your dedication, none of our achievements would be possible. Happy Thanksgiving to all our employees and their families – may your holiday be filled with joy and warmth.

Associated Training Services Selected for New CCO Training Provider Award

Sun Prairie, WI, 04/05/2023 — Associated Training Services was recently commended by CCO as having demonstrated its commitment to safety by providing training for CCO certification during 2022. The award is granted to training organizations that promote CCO certification as demonstrating the highest level of rigor achievement for those in and around load-handling equipment.

The Training Provider Awards are granted based on testing volume. In 2022, over 46,000 candidates identified nearly 500 unique Training Providers. These awards are presented to those Training Providers that were identified most often.

As such, this Training Company Award demonstrates that Associated Training Services strives for excellence in its training efforts and works hard to earn, maintain, and protect its safety reputation in the industry. “Associated Training Services takes the time and energy to help their clients get their personnel CCO certified, thereby raising the safety awareness of the client’s entire company,” said CCO CEO Thom Sicklesteel.

“CCO’s Training Provider Awards provide a means for training providers such as Associated Training Services to show their clients, potential clients, and employees that they are not only serious about load handling equipment safety but that they promote the highest levels of safety for the in the industry,” said CCO Marketing Director Tara Whittington. “CCO is delighted to welcome Associated Training Services into this pre-eminent group of companies who have distinguished themselves in their dedication to safety through their commitment to professional training for CCO certification,” she said.

About Associated Training Services

ATS strives to be the leader in the vocational training industry by offering a variety of skills-oriented training programs in heavy equipment operation, crane operation, horizontal directional drilling, rigging/signalperson, truck driving, safety, and the construction trades while maintaining the highest standards of quality and integrity. For more information about Associated Training Services visit our website www.ats-specialized-training.com or follow us on LinkedIn (ATS/LinkedIn) and Facebook (facebook.com/ATSheavyequipmentschool).

About CCO

CCO was formed in 1995 as an independent, non-profit organization by industry to develop and administer a nationwide program for the certification of load-handling equipment operators and related personnel. Since then, CCO has administered over 1.5 million written and practical examinations and issued more than 726,000 ANSI-accredited and OSHA-compliant certifications. CCO certification prevents innumerable incidents and accidents and, according to OSHA, saves more than 30 lives a year. For all the latest CCO news, follow them on LinkedIn (nccco.org/linkedin), Facebook (facebook.com/CCOcert.org), or on Twitter (@NCCCOorg).

Everyone at Associated Training Services would like to thank you for a wonderful year and wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We look forward to another fantastic year.

ATS Offerings

Heavy Equipment Training

We offer two levels of heavy equipment operator training which include the operation of backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, wheel loaders, scrapers, all-terrain forklifts, motor graders, and articulated off-road dump trucks. These are the types of equipment most common in the industries which hire heavy equipment operators. These programs also include subject matter such as grade reading, grade stakes, laser levels, site plans, site layout, soils, and safety.

Crane Operator Training

We offer three levels of mobile crane operator training. These programs are designed to teach a person how to safely operate these cranes and to help the student get their certification through the Nation Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) ™.

LEVEL ONE

• Small Hydraulic Cranes
• Large Hydraulic Cranes
  

LEVEL TWO

• LEVEL TWO
• Lattice Boom Cranes
• Articulated Boom Cranes

LEVEL THREE

• Tower Cranes
• Digger Derricks

Truck Driver Training

A Class-A CDL helps ATS graduates secure employment as heavy equipment or crane operator. This license allows a person to haul their heavy equipment to a job site or drive a mobile crane on public roadways. These truck driving programs teach a person the basic skills and knowledge needed to drive a Class-A commercial vehicle and to get their Class-A CDL license. Students entering these programs must have their Class-A learners permit from their state of residence prior to attending.

Rigging/Signalperson Training

The ATS Rigging/Signalperson training is designed to give the student the skills and knowledge needed to pass the written and practical exams for certification through the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) ™. This program is an excellent add-on to either the mobile crane or heavy equipment training programs.

Directional Drilling Program

We offer a two-week Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) program to introduce the student to the following. This program is designed to give an individual the fundamental skills and knowledge to operate a Horizontal Directional Drill and perform the other functions involved in HDD operations.

• Drill Operation
• Drill Head Tracking
• Utility Locating
• Mud Mixing
• Vacuum Excavating
• Downhole Tools

Do you have a young fan who is interested in construction and heavy equipment on your Christmas list? There is an excellent selection of construction toys available for children of all ages. For those who like to build, there are construction sets, such as K’nex, Legos, and other building sets.

Some of the newer interesting toys include the Mattel Matchbox Downton Demolition Playset, which includes a crane and wrecking ball to knock down the three-story building. It has two Matchbox construction vehicles, and the crane features a claw to grip and move materials for demolition and rebuilding.

The Dickie Toys Construction Playset includes four construction vehicles and street sign accessories. ENGINO STEM Mechanics sets allow you to see the technical mechanics of how things work. One set focuses on how cams and crank mechanisms are crucial to many real machines in the world. Tonka has multiple playsets available, and they remain popular as they have for several decades.

There are also dress-up sets for youngsters. These include plastic hard hats and neon-colored safety vests. There is a Play-Doh Construction Set that features a crane, and toddlers can enjoy the PlaySkool cement mixer truck.

There are also radio-controlled construction vehicles, including trucks, bulldozers, and cranes. While there are some easy-to-maneuver radio-controlled vehicles for young children, some of these are more advanced and technical, made for teens and adults, and available only at hobby shops. These make great gifts for hobbyists, so there is a construction toy for those of any age on your list.

With the wide variety of construction toys available, there are also toys to fit all budgets and all price ranges, ranging from $10 to $1,000s for the hobbyist radio-controlled vehicles from the hobby shops. These toys are available at department stores, discount retailers, wholesale clubs, hobby shops, toy stores, and hardware stores.

Still Training Heavy Equipment Operators

Construction is considered a necessity, and despite the shutdowns that took place because of the Covid-19 pandemic, construction has continued. While some states have specified which kinds of construction were essential, some states only allowed work on what was deemed necessary, such as housing, medical, and infrastructure projects.

With construction projects in high demand and new infrastructure plans, so is the need for qualified and well-trained heavy equipment operators and construction workers. Associated Training Services (ATS) offers a variety of training programs including:

• Heavy Equipment Operator
• Mobile Crane; NCCCO certifications
• Truck Driving
• Get Your CDL
• Rigging/Signalperson; NCCCO certifications
• Digger Derrick; NCCCO certifications
• Tower Crane; NCCCO certifications
• Directional Drilling
• Specialized Training; NCCCO certifications

We offer career service assistance, which provides students with some tools, resources, and assistance to help with career goals nationwide. Our career services department provides a job leads database, which contains the names and contact details of thousands of potential employers. New employers and job postings are constantly being added to the database.

ATS is open and training students. An appointment is required, and masks must be worn. We accept military benefits and financial assistance is available. Now is the time to get started in the construction industry or to start a career as a heavy equipment operator. Call (800) 383-7364 today to learn more about how we can help you take the next step.

Associated Training Services is open and operating! Classes start every three weeks. We are taking all necessary precautions regarding your safety and health. We are excited about the opportunity to help you become a well paid heavy equipment operator, mobile crane operator, tower crane operator, rigger, CDL truck driver, or horizontal directional drill operator!

What Makes ATS Different?

• Large variety and volume of equipment – over 75 pieces
• Training that correlates to real-life experience
• Hands-on training
• Experienced, professional instructors
• Nationally recognized credentials
• Stability – in business for 60 years
• Easy tuition financial assistance programs
• Affordable school-owned housing
• VA approved
• Specialized training for your company
• High customer satisfaction

So if this is the right career path for you and you want to find out more about what ATS can offer, please visit our main website www.operator-school.com and request a free brochure.

Mark your calendars, Associated Training Services will be holding a Skilled Trades Career Fair on August 15th, 2019 from 10:00 am – 2:30 pm at the ATS training grounds. The Wounded Warrior Project & TEAM Rubicon will be benefiting from this event.

“Skilled Trades” refers to a number of occupations that require specific hands-on skills, such as machinists, welders, heavy equipment operators, laborers, commercial truck drivers, and electricians.

These occupations are a critical part of the nation’s workforce and play key roles in the field of manufacturing, construction, and repair.

Please RSVP to Jeremy at jeremy.w@atsdigs.com.

You may also visit Facebook for up to date details about this event. We look forward to seeing you.

While some people view Memorial Day as the kick-off to summer celebrations, Memorial Day is so much more. It was designated as a day to remember and for saluting our American service members who died while serving in armed conflicts. Celebrated the last Monday in May, the day dates to shortly after the Civil War.

According to the website for the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) created Decoration Day on May 5, 1868 – three years after the Civil War’s conclusion – as a time for those across the country to decorate the graves with floral arrangements. Maj. Gen. John A. Logan declared May 30^th as the date to observe Decoration Day so flowers would be in bloom across the country.

How Does Memorial Day Differ From Veterans Day?

Congress made Memorial Day an official holiday when they passed the National Holiday Act of 1971. Some people confuse Memorial Day with Veterans Day, but they are two very different observations. Veterans Day is a federal holiday observed on November 11, which was set aside to honor everyone who has served in the military.

Veterans Day got its start as Armistice Day honoring World War I’s conclusion, which officially was November 11, 1918. It was 1954 after the U.S. had been through both World War II and the Korean War when Congress amended the Act of 1938 by removing the word “Armistice” at the urging of different veterans’ service organizations. The legislation was approved on June 1, 1954, they set aside November 11^th as a day to honor all American military veterans.

Thank You To Those Who Gave The Ultimate Sacrifice

Those of us here at Associated Training Services would like to thank all those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to help protect our country and its freedoms. We also would like to thank the families of those who were willing to give their lives to our country.

When you are attending a training school, you want to have access to the most experienced instructors. When you are trained by an individual who has extensive on-the-job training and who is experienced in all aspects of the field. These are individuals who are passionate about what they do, and they want to share their knowledge and passion with others.

When you train to learn a new career field or a new skill, you want to work with an experienced and knowledgeable professional. Every instructor at ATS has worked in their field as a professional for an extended timeframe. ATS instructors include:

• Professional truck drivers
• Heavy equipment operators
• Crane operators
• Rigging/Signalperson
• Directional drilling

These instructors have worked for various trucking companies, and construction companies, on various job sites, and have completed different tasks. With the help of these instructors, you will find that you are ready to tackle any challenge that your chosen career might throw at you.

Many of our instructors spent decades working in their chosen field. They can put those years of experience to work for you and use them for your benefit. This offers you an advantage in the career field, so you can be prepared for the challenges that you face when performing your work duties.

Dedicated and Caring

Our team of caring instructors are dedicated to seeing their students excel. Nothing is as satisfying to them and nothing can reflect as positively on their abilities as students who are successful. Their goal is to help students succeed and do well in their careers. They understand that this is your chosen profession and that you want to be able to excel in your job duties while working to support your family and to provide them with a good life.

If you are serious about taking your career to its highest possible level, call Associated Training Services (ATS) today at (800) 383-7364. We take pride in offering the best quality specialized training for different roles. We will take the time to go over your options, and the financing aspect, and determine the best way for you to proceed.

To become a heavy equipment operator, the proper training is required to safely and professionally operate the different kinds of heavy equipment and machinery that you will be using. Associated Training Services (ATS) has been providing high-quality training for individuals for decades. Just read our reviews. The company got its start in 1959 as the National Institute for Concrete Construction. Now a nationally recognized school, ATS has expanded its course offerings immensely.

Students compliment the program by saying, “The facilities and equipment are top-notch and well-maintained,” and “Great instructors and excellent facility for both classroom and hands-on (training).” During the past two decades, ATS has prepared hundreds of heavy equipment operators for success in the roles behind the wheel of various machines and heavy equipment. Students can learn how to operate cranes, digger derricks, directional drills, and different kinds of heavy equipment used in construction projects. The school still offers commercial truck driving training and offers a rigger/signalperson certification.

Specialized Training Programs

When there is specialized training needed, ATS can help employers and job applicants with that as well. With highly detailed training by instructors who have extensive experience in the field, students have classroom time as well as hands-on training. Students will get detailed information about the equipment they will be operating, and they will learn how to troubleshoot problems and address simple issues.

Former students give the school high ratings with most of them finding employment in their chosen field rather quickly after having completed their training program. Offering a challenging educational program, that is also fun and informative, ATS provides students with the knowledge they need to safely and effectively pursue a career as a heavy equipment operator. ATS has provided training for various roles in multiple industries, offering specialized training that meets the need of the company.

Reviews – ATS Thrives On Student Success

ATS is more than a school, the instructors and the administrators want to see students succeed and businesses thrive. The school’s goal is for the success of its students and the success of the businesses that employ those individuals they train. Offering a superior training program that exceeds the expectations of the students, ATS offers a variety of training programs for the operation of construction-related trucks, commercial motor vehicles, mobile cranes, heavy equipment, signaling, rigging, and directional drills. Watch or listen to our reviews.

At the company’s location in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, where the company was established, there are more than 50 staff members. The school is comprised of 20 instructors and more than 50 pieces of heavy equipment, trucks, and mobile cranes. There are beginner-level training programs as well as employer-specified training programs available at the location in Sun Prairie and at remote locations across the country, including:

• NCCCO Crane Operator Training, Testing, and Certification
• NCCCO Rigger-1 & Signalperson Training, Testing, and Certification
• OSHA Compliant Rigging & Signal Person Training, Testing, and Qualification
• NCCER Heavy Equipment Training, Testing, and Qualification
• Class-A CDL Commercial Driver Training, Testing, and Licensing
• Horizontal Directional Drills

Certification, Accreditation, and Associations

ATS is accredited by the National Center for Construction Education and Research and the National Commission for Certification of Crane Operators. It is a certified training provider under the Workforce Development/Workforce Investment Act, offers a training program that is approved by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for the use of veterans’ educational benefits and is licensed.

ATS is licensed and approved in Indiana, Michigan, Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. The school is a registered contractor with ISNetworld, which supports more than 360 hiring clients in industries to manage more than 54,000 suppliers and contractors in 75 countries. With an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and a 4.8-star rating on Google, it is obvious that ATS offers a quality education that helps students excel in their careers.