November and December can often be quiet times when it comes to employment opportunities in the heavy equipment field. In northern areas, construction grinds to a halt as weather makes life difficult, however, many of these jobs are replaced by winter work operating snow plows and other winter-related equipment. Construction work in the south doesn’t grind to a halt although vacancies are often snapped up quickly by those from northern areas who follow the sun. That doesn’t mean there are no jobs on offer – on the contrary, we have already had the following opportunities listed on our job site in November:

Heavy Equipment Operator – GA
An employer is looking for a Certified Heavy Equipment Operator for GA Power project.

Heavy Equipment Operator – TX
If you’re looking for challenging work, then this Texas-based outfit is looking for heavy equipment operators.

Lattice Crane Operators – Radford, IA
Employer looking for certified lattice crane operators

Paving Equipment Operator – Miami, FL
Miami is a popular winter destination so enjoy the sun working for a Paving Company operating graders, dozers, and pavers.

If you are looking for a career in heavy equipment operations, don’t be put off by the winter chill. There are often jobs appearing, especially in areas that haven’t been affected by heavy snow and ice. Our heavy equipment operator schools offer training all year round.

We are proud of the reputation we have gained over almost half a century. That reputation doesn’t just stop at training people to become truck drivers, crane operators or heavy equipment operators. We have developed a reputation for working with industry to provide job ready drivers and operators – graduates who are ready to hit the ground running. We have also developed a reputation for working proactively with students and graduates to turn their training into an actual career.

Bragging? No, just stating facts. It’s hard work starting a new career. Just making that life changing decision is hard enough. Then you have to finance your training, then work your way through that training, all under a cloud of doubt – how long will it be before I can actually start work? That’s where our career services department earns its keep. No one can ever guarantee you a job – we’re trainers, not contractors who employ operators. However, we can work closely with you to find and secure that first job.

Our career services personnel have several aces up their sleeves. The first, contacts with thousands of employers. The second, and most important, is knowledge of what employers are looking for in new recruits, and how employers want to be approached. Some appreciate cold calling, others resent it. Our reputation is such that employers come to us with job vacancies – you can see some of those jobs listed here each Saturday, or you can take a short cut and go straight to our job site.

Having a dream to operate a bulldozer, grader or loader is really quite common. Turning that dream into reality is not that easy. Our career services department work with every student helping them to do just that, secure that first job and to turn that dream into a reality – and that’s why we have the reputation we’re proud of – our graduates succeed.

This week’s job listings continue the trend for heavy equipment operators who are multi-skilled. Being skilled in operating a range of heavy equipment is standard in today’s workplace. However, employers are also looking for heavy equipment operators who have a commercial drivers license, and/or who can work at general laboring jobs around a constructions site. Here are a few of this week’s job listings.

Multi-Skilled Equipment Operator – Alaska
The Multi-Skilled Operator is responsible for operating light and heavy equipment and demonstrates a broad-based knowledge and experience with construction and maintenance facilities and equipment.

Heavy Equipment Operator – GA
CCCO Certified Heavy Equipment Operator for GA Power project. Functions: Major responsibilities and target accomplishments expected of the position including the typical problems encountered in carrying out the responsibilities, which include service, install, repair and inspect machinery, and heavy equipment in Refinery to keep them in good working order.

Heavy Equipment Operator – TX
Offers challenging assignments on some of the world’s largest and most complex projects.

Lattice Crane Operators – Radford, IA
Crane operators required to operate lattice cranes

Dozer Operators – Lufkin, TX
Experienced bulldozer operators required

Paving Equipment Operator – Miami, FL
Operators of construction equipment for local Paving Company to include grader, dozer, paver with ability to lead a small paving crew.

If you’re looking for a career that is constantly in demand, then consider heavy equipment. The work pays well, is challenging and very diverse and it only takes three weeks of heavy equipment training to become work ready. When it comes to employment opportunities, you only have to visit our job site to see there is always work available.

So there’s no future in heavy equipment operations. Tell that to our employers who have listed these jobs with us this week. There doesn’t appear to be a shortage of jobs, just a shortage of operators. If you’re looking for work as a heavy equipment operator, then check out the following.

Heavy Equipment Operator / Construction Helper – Burlington, VT

Experienced heavy equipment operator needed.
Operator needs to have experience operating an excavator.
Experienced construction helper needed for same commercial project – must be an all around helper.

Construction Operator – Natchitoches, LA
#### Entry Level Position ####

This is an entry level position responsible for basic construction and maintenance activities of a natural gas utility system.
They may operate heavy and/or specialized equipment.
Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent,
Valid driver’s license,
The ability to work in an outdoor environment and lifting up to 60 lbs.

Equipment Operator-Transportation – Midland, TX

Performs manual and unskilled labor of more than ordinary difficulty, which often involves the use of acquired skills.
Will operates several types of light and heavy equipment.
Does related work and training as required.
Operates motorized equipment used in the construction and maintenance of streets and alleys.
Assists in loading and unloading transported equipment.

Equipment Operator / Sr. Equipment Operator – Waynesburg, PA

Operates various types of equipment and tools used in pipeline and facilities construction.
Performs repairs and maintenance of equipment as required.
Loads and unloads material and equipment from trucks as required.
Perform pipeline operator responsibilities as required.
Required to participate in on-call rotation.
Ability and willingness to travel.
Willingness to work in all weather conditions.
CDL license recommended

Equipment Operator – Battle Mountain, NV

Semi-skilled employees who operate at least one piece of heavy equipment such as loaders, scrapers, excavators and rubber-tired dozers.
Employees who can work under minimal supervision in environments where the primary objective is safe production.

Heavy Equipment Operator – Saint Augustine, FL

Providing environmental services including waste collection, recycling and disposal of waste from homes and businesses.

Heavy Equipment Operator – Mexia, TX

Operates heavy equipment at a transfer station, recyclery and/or landfill for the purpose of transferring, spreading, covering, loading and/or compacting waste or soil in a productive and safe manner.

Heavy Equipment Operator – Polkton, NC

Solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling to approximately 2 million commercial, industrial and residential customers in 30 states.

Heavy Equipment Operator II – Joseph City, AZ

Heavy Equipment Operators are responsible for the safe operation of various heavy equipment vehicles that perform the spreading and compaction of construction and demolition, commercial and residential waste disposed of at the post collection facilities.
Occasionally, items up to 50 lb. must be lifted while performing the daily routine in all weather conditions.
Daily Equipment Inspections (DEI) are required.

Operators – Huntsville, AL

Employer is hiring Trackhoe, Dozer, Track Loader, Pan operators and CDL drivers

Operator – Dallas, TX

front loader operator required

If you are looking for a new career, then heavy equipment is one are where employers are always looking for skilled and well trained operators. The shortage is such that they even advertise positions that suited to entry level (new) operators. It only takes three weeks of heavy equipment operator training to gain those entry level skills. Once you have completed your training, you can view these and many other vacancies on our Job Site.

If you are looking for work in the heavy equipment field, then feast your eyes on this week’s offerings. Better yet, head over to our jobs site for more information on how to apply for them. While many will claim there is little work available for heavy equipment operators, the truth is there is always work available somewhere – you just need to know where to look, so be sure to add us to your weekly job search activities. Here is just a short list of some of the jobs available this week.

Loader Operator – PA and WV
There are several openings in Pennsylvania and West Virginia for Loader Operators. These positions will work around drilling crews and equipment and work a 12 hour shift. Operating heavy equipment such as a front end loader, bobcat, man-lift and track hoe.

Lead Operator – AZ
Position open in Florence, AZ. A Lead Operator operates machines and/or equipment at a recyclery, landfill or transfer station, Inspects equipment at start of shift and each start up during the shift, records daily inspection forms, and safely and productively operates equipment including forklift, scraper, motor grader, sweeper and baler.

Support Equipment Operator I – NM
Performs duties related to the operation of heavy equipment in support of production including de-watering, materials delivery, maintaining berms, and surface maintenance at a skilled level. Operates heavy equipment which may include but is not limited to: haul trucks, water trucks, rubber tire dozers, track dozers, excavators, motor graders and front-end loaders.

Heavy Equipment Operator – CA
Looking for heavy equipment operators that have their HAZWOPER up to date. They need to be flexible to work overtime and on swing shifts.

Roads Equipment Operator I – CO
Full time position for an equipment operator who will operate a variety of equipment, trucks and tractors for the purpose of street and utility repair, maintenance, snow removal and construction of facilities, irrigation systems, operation and maintenance, street sweeping, road repair, vehicle cleaning, and operation of one ton truck for plowing and hauling.

Heavy Equipment Operator – CA
Enhance the quality of life for the Counties by providing a safe, well-maintained, and lasting public works infrastructure through accessible, responsive, and effective services.

Heavy Equipment Operator – IL
We are looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator to operate a variety of equipment in the operations, maintenance and construction of landfill, and related facilities. Your principal responsibilities will be to: Operate heavy equipment including, but not limited to; 35 ton trucks, D6 Dozer, wheel loaders and compactors. Perform operation, maintenance, and construction activities associated with solid waste disposal.

Heavy Equipment Operator – CA
When you become part of our team, your opportunities are endless. As a leading global engineering, construction, and services company, we support the energy, hydrocarbon, government services, minerals, civil infrastructure, power and industrial markets on six continents. Servicing our customers through ten diverse business units, we offer challenging assignments on some of the world’s largest and most complex projects.

Many of this weeks jobs require individuals who also have truck driving skills, in particular, dump truck driving skills. If you have heavy equipment experience, but no CDL, perhaps it’s time you considered adding this skill. You can undertake truck driver training and have your CDL within a month if you put your mind to it.

Assuming you want to learn to operate heavy equipment, I’ll ask a silly question. Why?

I said it was a silly question, since most people learn to operate heavy equipment so that they can find a career working on that equipment. Fairly logical, I know. However, there are many people who graduate from heavy equipment operator schools and find themselves in a vacuum. Where are the jobs? How do they apply for them? Who are the best employers? Brand new skills, raring to go, yet no place to put those skills to good use.

Whatever you do, don’t put those newfound skills to waste. In fact, here’s a suggestion, when researching a heavy equipment training school, check on their career services department. Some schools don’t even have a career services section, so eliminate them immediately. Career services form that vital link between a graduating student and that all important first job.

I won’t get your hopes up too high – we will not guarantee finding you a job. After all, you may be a complete rat bag who totally unsuited to heavy equipment operations. Hopefully we can weed you out before you graduate. Whilst undertaking your training, we will work with you to find the most suitable employers for you to approach. This will depend on where you want to work and the type of work you want to do. We will also work with you to ensure your resume and application letters are up to standard.

Students and graduates from ATS Heavy Equipment Operator Schools also have access to a our job site. This site is used by employers to list job vacancies when they arise. Students can also post their resumes for potential employers to check over. Every Saturday we list (on this site) some of the latest jobs available for heavy equipment operators (and truck drivers and crane operators). That’s a lot of help over and above your training – we do everything possible to ensure your new skills are not going to waste.

As winter approaches, many feel that work for heavy equipment operators would start to dry up. While winter may stall some construction projects, however, there’s still plenty of alternative work available. This weekend’s job listings are varied, however, they do once again highlight the need for multi-skilled workers, especially the combination of a commercial drivers license and heavy equipment operator experience. If any of these jobs interest you, visit our job site for more details.

• Excavation Operator – Missoula, MT
  Looking for an experienced heavy equipment operator. This is a full-time position Monday to Friday starting 8am and finishing around 5pm. Applicants must have a drivers license, however, preference will be given to someone with a commercial drivers license. The position also involves manual laboring as well as equipment operation.
• Transload Operator – East Chicago, IN
  Seeking a dedicated, hard working, career-minded individual for our dry and liquid-bulk transload facility in East Chicago, IN. The ideal candidate must be detail oriented, able to work outdoors year round in all conditions.
• Light Equipment Operator – Ludlow, MA
  Looking for light equipment operator. This is a permanent, full-time position, 40 hours per week. It involves the operation of various trucks, heavy equipment and manual operation duties.
• Skidsteer operators – Huntsville, AL
• Truck drivers – Huntsville, AL
  Employer is hiring drivers with experience in tri-axle dumps. Also hiring Ready mix trucks drivers.

Don’t let anyone tell you there’s no work for heavy equipment operators or truck drivers. There is, and there always will be. If you’re interested in a career driving trucks, or operating heavy equipment, then your first step is to seek out training. Associated Training Services has a long and proud history of training truck drivers and heavy equipment operators, and you could be one of our next graduates to start a great career.

Have you been looking for employment opportunities in the fields of crane operations, truck driving, or heavy equipment operations? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Each week we feature some of the best jobs that have been listed by employees on our job site, and there have certainly been plenty of them. Jobs that have been listed over the last couple of weeks include:

Highway Equipment Operator – Clinton, KY
Equipment Operator II – Tampa, FL
Finish Grader Operator – Polk County – Bartow, FL
Heavy Equipment Operator II – Walker, LA
Heavy Equipment Operator – Rhinebeck, NY
Heavy Equipment Operator/Yard Associate – Benton Harbor, MI
Heavy Equipment Operator – Laney, M.T.
Heavy Equipment Operator – Milpitas, CA
Operator – South Charleston, WV
Motor Vehicle Operator – Gatlinburg, TN
Equipment Operator/Truck Driver – Leesburg, VA
Heavy Equipment Operator – Dallas, TX
Equipment Operator – Portsmouth, VA
Heavy Equipment Operator – Sulphur, KY
Backhoe operators with CDL-A – Bryan, TX
Crane Operator – Baltimore, MD
Spray Rig operators with CDL-A and hazmat – Campbell, NE

If you have been considering a career change, don’t let anyone tell you there are no jobs in heavy equipment operations. As you can see from that list, there are plenty of jobs for heavy equipment operators spread all around the nation. Your first step is to seek out heavy equipment training, and who better to ask than those that specialize in both training and helping graduates find work?

This week’s job listings also include a couple of hiring presentations at our Wisconsin driving school. There is also a job listing that offers ongoing training in heavy equipment, perfect for those looking to develop new skills and add new equipment to their operating range.

WI, Diesel Driving School – Hiring Presentation on 10/4/11 at 4 P.M.

WI, Diesel Driving School – Hiring Presentation on 10/5/2011 at 4 P.M.

Clinton, KY – HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II
Drive truck hauling materials to and from job site. Operate dump truck with snow plow and salt spreader working snow and ice. Learn to operate with supervision frontend loader while loading trucks with materials & load salt during winter months. Learn to operate backhoe to load materials onto trucks.

Tampa, FL – EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II
Performs duties operating a wide variety of motorized equipment used in public works projects.

New jobs are coming in all the time so be sure to check out our job site if you are looking for new opportunities. Hiring presentations listed are provided by different companies, so if you’re interesting truck driving jobs, put both into your schedule. If a career operating heavy equipment, cranes or driving trucks appeals, then check out our range of training options. There is work available, you just need to develop your skills.

Who said there were no jobs for heavy equipment operators. We have enough jobs to satisfy everyone; at least, it seems that way. If you’re looking for work as a heavy equipment operator, crane operator, or truck driver, then check out what we have listed today. If there’s nothing there to really suit you, then check out other vacancies listed on our job site.

Finish Grader Operator – Polk County – Bartow, FL
Employer is looking for operators that have the physical, developmental, and mental ability to operate construction and maintenance equipment used primarily for finish grading operations.

Heavy Equipment Operator II – Walker, LA
This is a year-round position that involves the safe operation of various heavy equipment vehicles that perform the collection, transportation, and disposal of commercial and residential waste. Occasionally, items up to 75 lb. must be lifted while performing the daily routine in all weather conditions. Some shift, night, weekend, holiday work or overtime may be required. Daily vehicle inspection is required as is the completion of daily logs and reports.

Heavy Equipment Operator – Rhinebeck, NY
Experienced. Must be able to run various types of equipment. Competitive Salary, Medical Benefits, 401K. Daylight Shift.

Heavy Equipment Operator/Yard Associate – Benton Harbor, MI
This position is responsible for sorting different grades of material on delivery in the yard or in a specific department. They will have direct contact with all the customers. They will weigh, sort, upgrade and package materials. Operate computer, machinery and small equipment Actively participates and displays behaviors of the company values.

Heavy Equipment Operator – Laney, M.T.

Heavy Equipment Operator – Milpitas, CA
The purpose of the job is to operate heavy equipment safely, productively and efficiently. This job could require pushing, compacting, grading, loading or hauling waste or dirt and could require working alone or teaming with other Heavy equipment.

Operator – South Charleston, WV – ### Entry Level ###
Perfect for new graduates. Entry Level Operator (Operator-B) position requires the ability to transfer chemicals, perform physical activities, operate various types of equipment, utilize effective written and oral communication and complete all required training.

Motor Vehicle Operator – Gatlinburg, TN

Equipment Operator/Truck Driver – Leesburg, VA
Seeking qualified applicants for an Equipment Operator/Truck Driver position. Hiring Range: $27,656-$38,511

Heavy Equipment Operator – Dallas, TX
Work with Dozers, Backhoe, Trackhoes, and conducting excavation.

Equipment Operator – Portsmouth, VA

Heavy Equipment Operator – Sulphur, KY
Operate heavy equipment at a transfer station, recyclery and/or landfill for the purpose of transferring, spreading, covering, loading and/or compacting waste or soil in a productive and safe manner.

Backhoe operators with CDL-A – Bryan, TX

Crane Operator – Baltimore, MD
Immediate need for multiple experienced NCCCO crane operators for permanent employment. Crane operator should have experience operating in a construction environment, preferably in an industrial or civil setting. These positions are located on the East Coast, so must be open to relocation.

Spray Rig operators with CDL-A and hazmat – Campbell, NE

There are employment options for heavy equipment operators, crane operators and truck drivers right across the nation. If you’re interested in a career in any of these field, then contact us for more information about training to become skilled in these areas.