No one can really promise you a job once you have completed your heavy equipment training, however, a job placement service can open doors to prospective employers that may otherwise have been closed. Having said that, not all job placement services are equal. Some provide a much better service than others.

One of the keys to a successful job placement service is the actual training itself. Over time, employers get to know which training organizations deliver the goods; which training organizations use honest assessment methods (rather than passing everyone regardless of skills); and which organizations use modern equipment.

Users of heavy equipment operators build a level of trust and develop networks within training organizations. You would be surprised how often an employer contacts a training organization asking for the best grader operator, or the best bulldozer operator. They have a vacancy and they want to grab the best available before someone else does. This of course is a measure of the level of respect that employer has with the training organization.

Job placement services of course don’t just sit back and wait for employers to contact them. They are actively building their own networks, talking to employers, finding out how well a previous student has done, and of course, if they have any actual or expected vacancies.

For employers, it saves them the time and hassle of advertising vacancies. Not only that, they are not inundated by job applicants. For you the student, it also means you are not competing with a lot of other applicants. This improves your chances of getting that job once you have completed your training.

If you’re looking for a heavy equipment training provider that has an effective job placement service, check out ATS Heavy Equipment Operator Schools. Our heavy equipment job placement service kicks into gear the moment you start your training.

More and more, Americans of all creeds are finding that they need to start new jobs and they’re finding that getting the right heavy equipment operator training leads to the best jobs. And while there are other places that can train you for the heavy equipment operator jobs that are growing in number as America rebuilds, none can compare to the comprehensive package offered by Associated Training Services.

Still, many people have questions and concerns and rightfully so. When you take the course that ATS offers in one of several areas that includes truck driving and backhoe, people want to be sure that they’re going to get their money’s worth , that in fact there are jobs in field that they get the training in.

And only a confident company would respond to those concerns in the way that ATS has. They make job placement at all of their schools a priority. They have job placement specialists that start working with the heavy equipment operator candidates in the first week of training to find them the jobs that they’ve been trained for.

But they go a step further at ATS. They are so confident in their ability to turn out the kind of top end operators that land the jobs that are waiting for them, they’ve even developed a page on their site detailing the wages in the different areas that heavy equipment operator training can get for their candidates.

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 don’t just stop at training you – they also provide a comprehensive heavy equipment job placement service.

We start with a national coordinator; their role is to interview students wanting to use the service to determine your job placement requirements. These interviews are undertaken during the first weeks of training and upon graduating receive a job placement assistance package that contains lists of potential employers and other handy information.

Each campus has a job placement assistance director who works with the student to find employment opportunities. Students also have access to a job placement database. This can be accessed over the internet from home and allows users to search for potential employers by state, city, or zip code.

Our aim is to help you find successful employment – in fact our reputation relies on finding the right job for you. Successful graduates are our life blood with employers from all over the country seeking out our graduates when they have vacancies. That of course is a mark of the quality of the training we provide – it is also an indication to how much care we take in placing the right person with the right employer.

Undertaking training in heavy equipment is one thing – finding employment is another. AT ATS we don’t just train you and push you out the door. We continue to monitor your employment to ensure that your success in the school is matched by your success in the workplace.

There is so much talk about a recession and tough times, businesses failing and the resultant job losses, you would think there was no hope for the future. There are two areas that should be looked at under these circumstances – considering a career change and finding a ‘friend’ who can help you find employment in your new career.

Heavy equipment operations is one area that worth consideration. The road to recovery from a recession is generally through construction. As roads, houses, businesses and factories are built, more money goes into the economy, this results in more jobs and the circle of growth begins.

ATS Heavy Equipment Operator Schools can help you to train for a new career. Heavy equipment is an integral part of the construction industry so as construction grows, so to does the need for heavy equipment operators.

The big bonus is that ATS can also be that ‘friend’ that can help you find a start in your new career. ATS has a job placement service that helps new graduates connect to prospective employers. The service includes a job placement data base placement database that contains hundreds of employers who hire graduates right out of our school.

ATS has also developed a website that is dedicated to providing job placement help and employee resume tools. Resumes can be lodged and prospective employers can view these to help them select future employees.

When the economy is tough, you need help to find employment. This is particularly true when it is a new field and you have little knowledge of the major players. Do you have a job placement friend?

Are you considering working in the field of construction, perhaps as a heavy equipment operator? What is stopping you? One of the biggest concerns for anyone is to dedicate time to training and gaining a qualification only to find there are no openings available. Perhaps a dedicated job placement assistance service could be the answer.

One of the strengths of ATS Heavy Equipment Operator Schools is the job placement assistance we provide. Our team attend Job Fairs whenever possible to promote our services to both employers and prospective students. Because of our reputation for providing highly skilled heavy equipment operators to industry, we find that hundreds of employers are using our services to offer employment to graduates.

Our job placement assistance includes:

• Job Placement Assistance Database
• you can search for potential employers by state, city, or zip code
• National Job Placement Assistance Coordinator
• our placement department produces a list of potential employers in your desired area
• Campus Job Placement Assistance Department
• job placement assistance is a cooperative effort between the School and the student – we work together to achieve a successful job placement
• Placement Assistance Follow-up
• we follow up with every graduate regarding his/her job placement success
• Job Placement Assistance Website
• website dedicated to providing job placement help and employee resume tools

Once you commence training you can access these services and talk the staff involved. Our aim is to go beyond just providing a training service. You continued success in the industry is our success so if employment doubts exist – contact one of our schools for more information on how we may be able to help.

There is one thing I always see as students graduate from their heavy equipment operator training program – there is a look – a gleam in the eye – sweaty palms – they just cannot wait to get out into the workforce and put their new found skills to work. They want jobs.

Of course, for many of them it’s not because they want a job. Oh no, it is because they have already scored a job and they cannot wait to front up on Monday morning ready to start. I am sure for some they would rather start right there and then. Job placement is always a concern when you make a career move. If your smart, you will start your job search the moment you start your training.

Our heavy equipment operator schools are well known for producing highly skilled and competent operators ready to perform in the work place. Employers know it and often come to us with job vacancies looking for one of our graduates to fill that vacancy.

We now utilize a job placement database that students can access to help search for employers and job vacancies. A job placement coordinator can also help students locate suitable employers, particularly if they are looking for a job placement in a particular area.

ATS Heavy Equipment Operator Schools offer quality training and employment assistance. Enroll now and you may be entitled to a discount of your training fees. Hurry – the offer ends in on Wednesday December 31.

As follow on from yesterday’s post “Are There Really Heavy Equipment Jobs In A Recession?“, readers should consider the impact of a new President being elected during a time of economic problems.

One of the key points that President elect Obama has made is the promise to spend around $175 Billion on infrastructure. At least half of that amount will involve heavy equipment and, naturally, heavy equipment operators.

This represents the biggest ever investment in infrastructure and even exceeds the creation of the federal highway system in the 1950s – at least in dollar/time terms.

Heavy equipment operators will be in demand and the one of the benefits of a national plan is that the demand will spread nationwide. You can play a part in the rebuilding of the economy by becoming a heavy equipment operator yourself and now is the perfect time to get started.

The demand for operators will not occur until the spring and will peak in the late summer. If you start your training now and follow that up with experience on smaller jobs in your area, you will have the training and experience required to take on the larger jobs as the demand arises.

ATS Heavy Equipment Training Schools can help you on two fronts. We can provide you with all the necessary training to be successful as an operator of heavy equipment. Just as importantly, we may be able to help you find employment to help you gain that additional experience. The complete package that will help you to play a role in rebuilding our economy.

ATS Heavy Equipment Training Schools has been renown for turning out well trained students ready to enter the work place. The problem for many students is knowing where to look and who to ask. There are many options open to students and one of those is the-job-site.com.

This site is dedicated to heavy equipment operators who are looking for employment. As a job seeker you can log in and check to see what vacancies are available. Employers can also log in to see who has lodged their resume and are looking for work.

The-Job-Site.com is the connection between truck drivers, heavy equipment operators, and carpenters and employment in those occupations. We connect job seekers with jobs and employers with employees.

It is a simple to use straight forward type site. Register your login and password to access the site and all its features. Because of the reputation earned through quality training, employers often come to us looking for skilled graduates.

Being a heavy equipment operator does not suit everyone. There are certain personal attributes that are almost essential if you wish to work in this area. So what are these personal attributes?

The first attribute is simply a love of the outdoors. Working outside in a wide range of weather conditions is part of the job. Whilst most heavy equipment come fitted with weather proof cabs, there are still a lot o machines with open cabs.

The second attribute is a willingness to get your hands dirty. If you’re the kind of person who insists on clean hands 24/7, then this type of work may not be for you. You may not get your hands as dirty and greasy as a motor mechanic, there is still some dirt involved.

The third and perhaps most important attribute is one of patience. If a pile of dirt needs moving, there is a right and wrong way to do it. You can’t rush the job, it needs to be done slowly and methodically.

There are several skills that may also have an important bearing on your success as a heavy equipment operator. These include good hand-foot-eye co-ordination and the ability to accurately gauge distances and sizes.

With those attributes and basic skills, you are well suited to a career as a heavy equipment operator. All you need to add are the actual operational and safety skills associated with the equipment you intend operating.

This where ATS Heavy Equipment Training Schools can help you. Our accredited training can take those attributes and basic skills and turn them in to qualified and skilled heavy equipment operators. Put us to the test through our free online training program!

There are many individuals to whom a career as a heavy equipment operator sounds appealing. The big problem for many, or the fear, is that after training they wont find a job to use the skills learned. For these individuals, a job placement service may be just what they need to get started.

The job placement service developed at ATS Heavy Equipment Training Schools has an excellent success rate with both employers and former students happy with the results. The school’s placement database contains thousands of employers who hire graduates on completion of training. In some cases, graduates are find employment before even completing their training.

Once you start your training the job placement service starts working with you helping you to locate potential employers. With thousands of employers in the database, finding the right one for you is not going to be all that difficult. In fact, you may have trouble selecting which employer you want to work for.

If you are employed through the job placement service they will continue to follow up to ensure that both you and the employer are satisfied and that the position is working well for you both. If employment is holding you back from undertaking training then speak to a representative from ATS Heavy Equipment Training Schools to see what assistance is available to get your career started.