If you are ready to head out into the construction industry because you have the proper training for operating heavy equipment and machinery, or you have the proper certifications for a specific job you may need to brush up on your soft skills. Without the proper soft skills training, you will not be able to land that job that you trained for. Soft skills involve content in three critical areas – interpersonal skills, logical skills, and communication skills.

Interpersonal skills involve collaboration and successful teamwork while logic skills involve your decision-making and critical thinking and communication skills pertaining to listing and speaking. You will need all these skills to have a successful job interview, and you will also need these skills to be able to handle daily tasks out in the field and to work well with others. After all, construction is a team effort.

When you go to a training school to learn how to be a professional driver, to become a crane operator or a signalperson or how to operate that heavy equipment, you will most likely have some soft skills training as well. Most schools take their role seriously and will work to ensure that you are prepared to enter the workforce and succeed in your career choice. Soft skills are needed to succeed on all levels.

How To Find Work

With soft skills training, you will learn the best approaches to finding work. This can include job hunt techniques, resume building, application completion, and basic communication skills that are necessary for a successful job interview. Soft skills training should include going over possible interview questions and knowing the best way to answer them. You want to be honest and straightforward when responding to interview questions, so this kind of training can help you prepare for those situations.

When you attend Associated Training Services, you will learn all the different aspects of your chosen field. Plus, you will sharpen up your soft skills. To learn more about ATS, call (800) 383-7364 today.

Career fairs are a great place to find different job industries in the construction industry. According to Indeed.com, more than 117 career fairs nationwide include construction job openings. There are dozens of different kinds of job opportunities in the construction field. These openings include positions for heavy equipment operators, commercial truck drivers, and crane operators.

If you are a seasoned construction professional or if you are a recent graduate of a training program, you can find opportunities at career fairs. You can introduce yourself to managers in the industry, and you can let them know you are in the market for a career opportunity and your abilities.

Different Construction Opportunities at Career Fairs

There are dozens of opportunities in the construction field. These jobs could involve infrastructure construction and design, the housing industry, building, and remodeling commercial facilities, and projects in the hospitality industry. There are also job openings in the gas and oil industry, and for trucking companies that transport goods and materials across the country.

If you are looking for a career in the construction industry, or if you are attending a specialized training program where you are learning a specific job in the construction field, you can benefit greatly from attending job fairs. Before going to a job fair, have all your documents in place. That means take a well-manicured resume with a copy of your high school diploma, and any other certificates or credentials that you may have.

Getting Training

If you are interested in a career in the construction industry. Associated Training Services (ATS) offers hands-on training for those who are wanting to enter the construction industry. To learn more about ATS, call (800) 383-7364.

ATS Career Services

The construction industry is growing. With more infrastructure projects expected to be underway within the next decade, there is expected to be a growing need for more people to fill the various roles. To get employment in one of these positions, you will need the proper training and certifications. You should enlist the help of a reputable training school. ATS offers career services, which will help you determine which program is the best for your specific needs and how to proceed and finance your education, so you can pursue your career goals.

Why Education At ATS?

ATS abides by its motto of quality, integrity, and pride. The family-operated training facility was established in 1959. The family remains dedicated to their motto and to every student that enters a program offered by ATS. ATS takes pride in offering quality training and education. All training and educational programs are led by highly-qualified and well-trained instructors or teachers. Because the quality of the training and education obtained by the students is directly related to the instructor quality, we strive to hire and train the most qualified educators in the field. We have a team of instructors who have experience in the industry pertaining to the subject matter, extensive knowledge of the subject matter, confidence in their skills, understanding, and excellent communication skills.

Offering Various Specialized Training Programs

We offer various training programs because we understand that various industries that work on construction projects require a spectrum of knowledge, skills, and equipment. Also, employer needs can vary significantly based on the kind of work that is done, the operational environment, and the regulations. With a dedicated, skilled, and knowledgeable team of educators and instructors who can implement and design mobile cranes, rigging and signaling, commercial vehicle training, and heavy equipment training, we can address the needs of the construction industry and ensure the students have the training and skills they need to be well-prepared to enter the workforce and perform their work duties safely.

Accredited and Certified

ATS is accredited and certified. Our school is an accredited sponsor through the National Center for Construction Education and Research, an approved test site and registered training provider of the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators, a certified training provider under the Workforce Development Act, approved as an eligible training school for veterans by the Federal Department of Veterans Affairs and is licensed and approved in five states by their educational approval boards. ATS is a longtime Better Business Bureau with an A+ rating.

To talk with a career services expert at ATS and to determine which program is best for your needs, call (800) 383-7364 today. One of our knowledgeable staff members will take the time to learn about you, your goals, and your expectations, so you can get on track to a successful career in the construction industry.

It’s that time of year again, to prepare for winter road work. Winter is here for most states or is fast approaching for others, the weather is getting colder and the possibility of snow is rising every day in many parts of the country. So, what does your state government do to prepare for the winter, especially in those places where mountains of snow need to be cleared every week?

They obviously need to collect the equipment and materials needed in central compounds, ready to be deployed, which means snowplows, trucks, and other heavy equipment of course, along with the materials they use. It can vary from state to state, depending on how severe the winter is expected to be, but in general, there are two treatments for roads to protect from ice and snow.

The first is for anti-icing, which is to stop ice buildup on the roads, to begin with. Here, they use a liquid solution to lower the temperature at that water freezes and stops snow and ice from sticking to the road and pavement surfaces. You may be used to salt being the anti-ice solution, but high winds can blow salt off the road before the snow turns up, or the way salt is applied leads to it bouncing everywhere, often way from the road surface, losing its effectiveness. Instead, the liquid solution, usually liquid brine, stays where it is sprayed, so less waste and it works better. In the very cold temperatures of some states, they use liquid magnesium chloride instead, which is more expensive but remains effective at much lower temperatures.

During a snowstorm, and afterward, the process used is de-icing, and here is where snowplows are used to clear the surface snow and ice, while further de-icing materials are used to loosen the grip of the snow and ice on the road surface, for this rock salt is an economical and effective material to use. This combination of de-icing material and the snowplows and dump trucks can usually clear roads fairly quickly and get people on the move again.

So, to prepare, states and counties assemble their liquid brine, rock salt, spray trucks, and snowplows in strategic locations around the road network, ready to be deployed as needed but to be effective, they really need to apply the anti-icing measures before the storm arrives. To do that, they use the highly accurate national weather service forecasts, helping them to see storms coming and then, as they move closer, to track in real time via satellite. This ensures the heavy machinery operators know when and where treatments need to be applied for the best results.

Next time the snow starts to fall, think about the work, machinery, and manpower that is behind the efforts to keep your roads clear. For machinery operators, whether that is a snowplow, or spray truck putting the de-icing or anti-icing treatment down, this is one contract where a job well done can make a difference to thousands of people the very next day.

Have you ever considered a career in the construction industry? Becoming a CDL truck driver, heavy equipment operator or mobile crane operator can open up exciting new job opportunities. Here are some companies that have recently hired our graduates:

• Amherst, WI hiring Class-A CDL truck drivers.
• Murray, KY hiring Class-A CDL truck drivers.
• Houston, TX hiring heavy equipment operators.
• Oconto, WI hiring Class-A CDL truck drivers.
• Malone, WI hiring Class-A CDL truck drivers.
• Flint, MI hiring mobile crane operators and riggers.
• Greenville, NC hiring mobile crane operators.
• Green Bay, WI hiring Class-A CDL truck drivers.
• Neenah, WI hiring Class-A CDL truck drivers.
• Houston TX hiring heavy equipment operators.
• La Porte, TX hiring mobile crane operators.
• Thorton, CO hiring mobile crane operators.
• Wautoma, WI hiring heavy equipment operators with Class-A CDL.
• Piqua, OH hiring heavy equipment operators with Class-A CDL.
• Merrimac, WI hiring heavy equipment operators with Class-A CDL.
• Sun Prairie, WI hiring Class-A CDL truck drivers.
• Whitewater, WI hiring Class-A CDL truck drivers.
• Wyandanch, NY hiring mobile crane operators.

These are just a few of the job opportunities for truck drivers, mobile crane operators, and heavy equipment operators. Companies in these industries are always looking for new and experienced operators.

If you are thinking about a job in truck driving or becoming a heavy equipment operator, ATS heavy equipment school is a great place to start. We offer instructive classes as well as in-the-seat training for various machinery. You can also find more information about jobs in your area or across the U.S. through the Total Resources Network job board which is accessible to all students and graduates of Associated Training Services and Diesel Driving School. Please contact us for more information and begin your exciting new career as a heavy equipment operator, mobile crane operator, or commercial truck driver today!

There are many reasons why it’s a good idea to get your heavy equipment operator training at ATS, but high on the list are the Career Services offered to every student. These services are important because they give you the skills and the support to find jobs, apply with impressive resumes, and interview well. If you don’t get through the hiring process, you don’t get the job even though you are qualified.

Job Leads Database & Website

Every ATS graduate has FREE access to a database with the contact information for openings all over the country and is consistently updated. That means a student can search for a job in a specific location or a particular occupation

In addition to the database, ATS graduates have been taught how to use the Career Services website, where potential employers search for new hires. This point of contact lets companies and job applicants make direct contact.

Individual Career Counseling

Early in training, you will meet with the National Career Services Coordinator. By graduation, there will be a packet of helpful items prepared based on that interview. It will include a list of potential employers in your target area and documentation on your specific skills and training.

The Coordinator is available to all students and graduates who need help with their job search, no matter how long ago that graduation was.

Soft Skills

The ability to network, write a resume, navigate the application process, and impress at the interview are “soft skills” that get you smoothly through the hiring process and on the job. Many ATS instructors have been in the industry as foremen, superintendents, and small business owners. Because they have been on the hiring side, they know what your potential employer is looking for.

The Career Services Department gives you the advantage of tools, resources, and skills so that you get the job you are trained and qualified to do.

If you’re looking for dump truck drivers or dump truck driver jobs, there are plenty of them to go around. So where can you go to get hired to drive a dump truck? Here are five employers you should be able to find in your town.

1. Construction Companies – Every construction company needs at least one qualified dump truck driver. When they excavate a location for a building, there will be an inevitable need for someone to take the excavated dirt and move it to a new area on the work site or off the work site altogether.
2. Municipalities – Local city and county governments often need dump truck drivers for a variety of tasks. They haul dirt, rocks, asphalt, and a number of other materials from one location to another all day long.
3. Paving/Seal Coating Companies – Paving companies not only work for cities and counties, but they work for commercial construction companies and private homeowners. They’ll often carry the material that is used to build parking lots and pave driveways. Seal coating companies patch driveways and parking lots. You’ll always be employed in this profession.
4. Quarries – Dump truck drivers at quarries carry rocks, limestone, dirt, sediment, and a handful of other materials. Substances are often delivered to a dump site to be carried off as refuse, but you’ll often find yourself doing other types of interesting work, too.
5. Truck Rental Companies – Many truck rental companies will not only rent the truck but the driver, too. If you want a more interesting job where you’ll be hauling different materials every day, try a truck rental company.

Interested in being a dump truck driver? Get your training today.

If you are looking for a job as a CDL truck driver, heavy equipment operator, mobile crane operator, or rigger — start here:

PLAINFIELD, NH — hiring CDL truck drivers

SAULT SAINTE MARIE, MI — hiring heavy equipment operators

BRYAN CIRCLE, TX — hiring heavy equipment operators

ROCKY POINT, NC — hiring heavy equipment operators

DEFOREST, WI — hiring heavy equipment operators

DULUTH, MN — hiring mobile crane operators

CHARLOTTE, SC — hiring mobile crane operators

BICKNELL, IN, — hiring CDL truck drivers

NEWPORT, NC — hiring heavy equipment operators and CDL truck drivers

BAYTOWN, TX — hiring mobile crane operators and riggers

PLOVER, WI — hiring CDL truck drivers

These are just a few of the many job leads that ATS Heavy Equipment Operator Training School is constantly adding to the Employment Assistance department database. This database is comprised of over 4,000 employers who have hired ATS grads over the decades and want reliable, well-trained people to fill open positions. The ATS database is one reason we can offer lifetime help to graduates who need to find another job, whether it is a new location or a different company.

The other reason ATS grads consistently find work is the job site, a total resource network for the skilled trades industries. Here, individuals can connect with other professionals or companies to mutual benefit. It’s a great resource, and it’s free for ATS graduates.

This week’s job listings are many and varied:

HERMANTOWN, MN — hiring dump truck drivers

MIDDLETON, WI — hiring Class-A CDL truck drivers

SAN ANTONIO, TX — hiring mobile crane operators

BYRON, MN  — hiring  heavy equipment operators

GREEN BAY, WI — hiring Class-A CDL truck drivers

EDISON, NJ — hiring riggers

VIOLA, WI — hiring  heavy equipment operators

SEYMOUR, IN  — hiring  heavy equipment operators

LACROSSE, WI — hiring Class-A CDL truck drivers

HOUSTON, TX — hiring mobile crane operators

CLARKSVILLE, TN — hiring mobile crane operators

ST MICHAEL, MN — hiring mobile crane operators

BAYTOWN, TX — hiring mobile crane operators and advanced riggers

JANESVILLE, WI — hiring Class-A CDL truck drivers

FORT WORTH, TX — hiring  heavy equipment operators

The ATS Employment Assistance department and job site have many more leads for those qualified through having the right training.

For instance, those job openings for “riggers” are not going to be available to someone who has decided it looks like fun to wear a hard hat — because the rigger is a very important person on a job site. Riggers need to be certified, and federal regulations require certification like that offered through the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO). ATS is one of the few places in the US that provides that kind of professional qualification.

All three job categories — mobile crane operators, Class-A CDL truck drivers, and heavy equipment operators — are in the job listings this week. But within those categories are a lot more kinds of jobs than most people realize. When you are a professionally trained worker in the skilled trades industries you have many options because there are many industries that need what you do.

Because of this, ATS Employment Assistance can be confident when offering a lifetime, nationwide career help. It’s also the reason ATS grads find so many possibilities through the Total Resources Network. These two are a powerful combination keeping ATS grads employed.

This week’s job listings are all over the map:

FORT DODGE, IA — hiring mobile crane operators

COTTAGE GROVE, WI  — hiring Class-A CDL truck drivers

MILWAUKEE, WI — hiring heavy equipment operators

PORTAGE, WI — hiring Class-A CDL truck drivers

SPOONER, WI — hiring Class-A CDL truck drivers

MAYNARD, MN — hiring mobile crane operators

HOUSTON, TX — hiring mobile crane operators

PERRYVILLE, MO  — hiring heavy equipment operators

LAKE WALES, FL  — hiring heavy equipment operators

BEAVER DAM, WI — hiring Class-A CDL truck drivers

NEILLSVILLE, WI — hiring Class-A CDL truck drivers

MEDINA, OH — hiring Class-A CDL truck drivers

JANESVILLE, WI — hiring Class-A CDL truck drivers

JARRELL, TX  — hiring heavy equipment operators

TAMPA, FL — hiring mobile crane operators

WAUSAU, WI  — hiring heavy equipment operators

Good Luck in your job search!