When deciding on a heavy equipment training school, it is essential that a prospective operator ensures that the school chosen will have the training that will result in success. This may require a prospective operator to make a huge choice in life; “do I stay local or do I move to the best school for my career?” In many prospective heavy equipment operators’ lives, this may be the biggest decision he or she ever makes.

Many schools will offer the basic training that is required to get a job, but is this the best route that will lead to the job a hopeful operator is truly looking for? Is the school that fits the needs local or does a trainee need to move away to find the school that will help him or her reach his goals. Heavy equipment training schools can make or break an operator, when it comes down to making things work it is important that the heavy equipment training school has the courses that will enable an operator to reach his goals.

The heavy equipment training school that is chosen will make or break an operator. It is essential that the school meets the needs of the operator. Do they offer articulating crane training? Will the school assist the trainee in finding a job?

Choosing a heavy equipment training school is an important decision. Make certain that the decision is the correct one. This is a decision that can complete the career of a heavy equipment training school operator.

As Spring and Summer approach, construction work in many states starts to kick up a notch or two. Many companies are now assessing their labor requirements for this increase in activity, and that invariably means new opportunities for trained heavy equipment operators, truck drivers and crane operators. It’s an interesting phenomena in this industry – job vacancies come in waves. This week the focus is on crane operators and truck drivers. Who knows that we’ll see next week -you’ll need to come back and see what jobs are listed then. In the meantime, if you need to add more skills to your repertoire, check out the latest training programs for heavy equipment operators, truck drivers and crane operators.

Boom Truck Operator
Fitchburg, WI
Employer is looking for boom truck operators.

Crane Operators
Williston, ND
Hiring crane operators now, MUST have CDL-A.

Excavator Operators
Bloomingdale, OH
Job vacancies for suitably trained Excavator operators.

Truck Drivers
Sun Prarie, WI
SWIFT is hiring drivers at Diesel Driving School in Sun Prairie, WI.

Truck Drivers
Madison, WI
Hiring local drivers, home every night and good benefits.

Heavy Equipment Operators
Various locations
Spring hiring for heavy equipment operators in southern and western states.

Crop Dusters
Various locations
Spring hiring for crop dusters in southern and western states.

You can find more information on these and other job listings at our dedicated job site. There are no fees to pay, and you never know, your next great job could be there waiting for you.

There are many different duties being performed on a job site on any given day. There are bulldozers moving dirt and rocks. There are excavators and dump trucks removing debris from an area that needs clearing. But, the piece of heavy equipment that most laymen notice is the crane. After all, it reaches up toward the sky, so it is seen from the furthest distance. Most people have seen the standard cranes on a construction site such as the lattice boom crane or the swing cab hydraulic crane. But, more frequently now, there is a different crane being seen more often than not called the articulating crane or knuckle boom crane.

This highly maneuverable articulating crane has been used for quite a while in Europe, but it is just recently being seen a lot more in the US. The reason for its increased popularity is because of its versatility on a job site, and its ability to move a load around like no other crane. With some additional crane training , a heavy equipment operator can quickly be operating one of these cranes. The articulating crane looks very similar to a human arm in that it has bendable “joints” or “knuckles” that can be manipulated in any direction. This flexibility allows the crane to go into places that a normal crane cannot such as place a load in a window or a door. The articulating crane is also controlled by a computer that is constantly monitoring the crane’s movements to ensure safe operation.

This diverse articulating crane has become the go to crane on many work sites. It can actually take the place of several different cranes on many sites. When not in use this crane can fold in on itself, so it takes up less room than a standard crane. The articulating crane can definitely take a job site to the next level.

The life of a heavy equipment operator can be one of financial security and respect within a community. These men and women are recognized as the force behind the building of the roads citizens travel on and the buildings where many work. With the financial rewards and recognition comes a lot of responsibility, these heavy equipment jobs can be extremely dangerous if the proper precautions are not taken. A heavy equipment operator must have the skills required to complete his job in a quality manner, but heavy equipment safety must always be his or her number one priority.

A construction site is a fairly dangerous place in general. When several pieces of heavy equipment are working the same site, this just multiplies the danger. The chances of a serious incident occurring increase if people are not properly trained on heavy equipment safety. Some of the more horrific accidents can happen simply by not paying attention to one’s surroundings. Many a worker has been crushed by equipment overturning or even run over by a piece of heavy equipment. Others have been hurt or even killed when getting caught between a wall and a piece of equipment. All of these accidents can be avoided if a proper heavy equipment safety training program is in place.

Heavy equipment safety training is taught at all Heavy Equipment training schools, but it also needs to be performed at the company level on a regular basis. The importance of heavy equipment safety cannot be taken lightly. This essential training also needs to be kept interesting to ensure it effectively gets through to operators. No matter the skill level of an operator, heavy equipment safety must be the number one priority on a work site. The alternative can be life taking.

Right now, nearly everywhere in the U.S., there are roads being built or repaired. No matter which highway is traveled there is the familiar row of orange barrels leading drivers on a new path or detour. These new projects are often part of the federal government’s stimulus package, but they are also sometimes the result of local government projects that fulfill a more local need. These barrels and work sites are often an unwanted sight for many drivers, but for heavy equipment operators, this is a sign of a steady job market and good paying jobs.

Regardless of who is sponsoring a road project, there are needs that can only be met by a well-trained road crew filled with numerous heavy equipment operators. One of the most important of these heavy equipment jobs on a road crew is the road scraper operator. The road scraper is the machine used to prepare the earth for the actual road. It slices the top layer of ground in a flat, level slice that will give the road grader a better surface to work with. These road scrapers are able to perform this duty without creating the mess that a bulldozer or other piece of equipment would make.

Quality road scraper training is essential in performing this important duty on any road crew. So, an operator that wants to perform this specialty needs to be certain the training school he is planning to attend offers scraper training. The best heavy equipment training programs will offer a road scraper program, and this training will enable the operator to get a good paying job on a road crew more quickly.

There are not as many jobs on offer this week, however, they can come and go quite quickly. If you’re looking for work as a heavy equipment operator, crane operator, or truck driver, we suggest you regularly visit our job site – at least once a day since employers are regularly posting job opportunities.

If you’re interested in becoming a truck driver, Schneider National is giving a hiring drivers seminar on the 02/21/2012 at 4 PM at our Sun Prairie, WI training school. Please feel free to call us Toll free on (800) 383-7364 for more information.

Heavy Equipment Operators with a (CDL) Commercial Drivers
Pennsylvania
Petroleum Field Services team is currently looking for Heavy Equipment Operators with a (CDL) Commercial Drivers License! We will train qualified candidates in oil well cementing and acidizing services. We have several openings across the United States

Heavy Equipment Operator
Paris, KY
Looking for equipment operators who have a minimum of 8 years experience in operating a D6 or larger Dozer and or a PC300 or larger excavator.

Heavy Equipment Operator II
Jacksonville, AR
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.

Heavy Equipment Operator II
Bidwell, OH
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.

Tower Crane Operators
South East
As ever we have lots of temporary work available for tower crane operators in the South East.

For more information on training programs for truck drivers, crane operators and heavy equipment operators, visit ATS Heavy Equipment Training Schools.

When most people think of heavy equipment, they think about the typical machines seen at a normal construction site. Some of these items might include cranes, bulldozers and backhoes, but there are some pieces of heavy equipment most people will never have the opportunity to see. One of these monster machines is the Rock Truck. These monstrosities are used on large construction sites, in mining operations and on other work sites that require the transport of a lot of material or very large materials. Here is a video of a rock truck in action:

Much like a dump truck, the rock truck is used in moving around dirt or rocks and to dump the load in a particular area. The main difference between a normal dump truck and a rock truck is their size. The rock truck is manufactured to carry usually between 100 and 300 tons of material. These mammoth vehicles are used extensively off the road because their enormous weight would damage the roads as they passed over them. This actually results in another issue: How are these humongous trucks transported? The answer to that question would be that they actually need to be disassembled into manageable pieces to be moved off the site to ensure no damage is done to the roads.

Due to the size and power of these monster trucks, additional training and certification needs to be performed prior to a heavy equipment operator being able to drive a rock truck. This training will include classroom work as well as behind the wheel hands on training. The heavy equipment operator will need to prove he can handle the rock truck on rough terrain. This rock truck training can truly add another dimension to any heavy equipment operator’s resume.

There are numerous reasons why now is a great time to get a Heavy Equipment Operator’s certification. One big reason is the fact that the economy is beginning to pick back up after several years of faltering. When the economy begins to improve, the housing market will begin to improve and, as a result, the construction industry will begin to increase the production of new homes. This will ultimately increase the demand for trained and experienced heavy equipment operators around the country.

Another huge industry that is always hiring heavy equipment operators is the oil industry, and what better time than now to move into the oil industry? With oil prices continuing to rise and our continued need for this high-priced material, there is no sign of this industry fading any time soon. This means steady jobs and good salaries for operators willing to relocate to areas that are flush with oil such as Texas or, more recently, North Dakota. There is currently an oil boom in North Dakota that has resulted in the migration of a large number of heavy equipment operators heading there to find their new careers and fortunes.

Mining companies continue and will continue to hire operators around the country and internationally. In an effort to lower our oil use, many municipalities and industries are trying to move toward cleaner coal use. Also, many batteries used in new smart phones and electric cars require the mining of elements and metals found under the ground. There are numerous other types of mines that will continue to need the skills and experience of heavy equipment operators around the globe.

An additional industry that will continue to need the skills of heavy equipment operators is Road Building. As our country’s infrastructure continues to deteriorate, the more operator jobs will become available around the US. New roads are currently being built, but at the same time, many of the older roads are becoming more and more deteriorated by age and the elements. These damaged roads will need to be repaired or replaced in the immediate future. The bridge disaster, in Minnesota, in 2007 was just an introductory chapter of what could happen as a result of not maintaining the bridges and roads in the US.

As stated above, there are many reasons that lean toward an increase in the demand for heavy equipment operators. In some instances, these jobs may require an operator to relocate, but in many situations, the jobs will be right at home as the economy improves. If an operator is not already certified to operate heavy equipment, now is a great time to get this training completed. The experience that can be gained now in the slower times can really improve an operator’s opportunities for growth in the better times that are on the way.

The more training an employee has under his belt the more valuable they are to their employer. This is true in every industry, and this is especially true in the heavy equipment industry. There are numerous machines that an operator can get trained on that will make him more valuable. But, a unique route can be taken to increase an operator’s value even more. This is to combine the heavy equipment operator training certification with a commercial driver’s license (CDL) .

Every construction or engineering company needs to get their heavy equipment from one work site to another. With the majority of heavy equipment, this requires a flatbed truck which will also require a driver with a commercial driver’s license. This driver may then be required to move around the heavy equipment once he has arrived on a work site. By combining these two training programs, an operator can truly increase his value to any company. In this tight economy, any chance an operator has to improve his resume should be taken. This combination of training could make an operator invaluable to his employer.

An employer is always looking for ways to increase profits and speed up processes. A great way for an employee to save his employer money is to be able to perform the duties that would normally require two people. A heavy equipment operator that can drive equipment to a work site will stand out to his employer and will make him instantly more hirable. Today, millions are struggling to make ends meet, but a CDL licensed driver that can operate heavy equipment will be a highly coveted employee on any work site.

Looking for work as a heavy equipment operator? Look no further. Each Saturday we list available vacancies from our jobs website. Whilst many areas of the country are slowly returning to normal, heavy equipment operations and truck driving are facing shortages. If you’re looking for a career change, and you like the great outdoors, then you could do worse than look at these areas. If the idea appeals to you, then visit or training website for more information on training programs for heavy equipment and truck driving.

If you are interested in international work, then check out the last job in the listing. This weeks jobs include:

Equipment Operator – Arizona, TX

Heavy Equipment Operators – San Antonio, TX
A local client is looking for a heavy equipment operator. This person must know how to operate all machines.

Heavy Equipment Operator – Morgan City, LA

Heavy Equipment Operator – Portage, IN
Client has several openings for Heavy Equipment Operators. Loader operators are their primary need at present.

Heavy Equipment Operators – Saint Paul, MN
Client is looking for Heavy Equipment operators

USA, Canada, UK, Italy, UAE.
Hiring Drivers for HWY work, Spray, Paint, Plow, etc.

For more information, and to check for the latest listing, be sure to visit our jobs website.