Progress continues with the HWY 151 rebuilding project

All over the country, large-scale roadworks are taking place to ensure that the essential transport links that keep goods moving are maintained. One such project is the Highway 151 rebuilding project in Sun Prairie, WI, which covers the road between Sun Prairie to Beaver Dam. This significant project covers a considerable length of the highway and this first stage aims to replace southbound pavement and shoulders, while the northbound will be patched and resurfaced, and bridgework improvements will be carried out at the same time. Further stages which are expected to commence between 2019 and 2025 include extending turn lanes and other roadway redesigns.

The rebuilding construction project began on May 1^st, 2018, and has progressed on schedule since. One of the interesting things about this operation is the scheduling has allowed the work to take place without significant traffic impact. While turnoffs are out of use and require a short detour, in general, the traffic has been allowed to flow smoothly all through construction.

The site itself features a large number of heavy machines in use daily, including dozers, graders, rollers and wheel loaders, and represents a significant opportunity for Wisconsin heavy machinery operators, who are enjoying increased demand for their skills. It is important to remember the importance of trained professional operators and their ability to operate machines safely in any conditions, even among flowing traffic as they do every day on this project.

For the construction industry, this is a rebuilding project that highlights the opportunity for heavy machinery operators today, not just in this project, but in similar ones all over the country, offering a great chance to build a career, while also being part of a country-wide initiative that is rebuilding the country to give America the infrastructure it needs for the 21^st century. Because of projects like this one, heavy machinery operators are in high demand, and the surge in road construction provides a fantastic platform for new operators to begin their careers. With this project continuing on through stages over the next 6 years, and similar projects in almost every county and state, this is a demand that is not going to reduce any time soon.

If you are rebuilding your current career, or even starting your first career, training to become a heavy machinery operator is an exceptional investment in yourself and an industry that is growing quickly. Well-paid, reliable work that employers are actively looking for, and operator skills are a great way to grab that new opportunity.

The next ATS heavy equipment training class starts on Monday, September 30, 2013. The next truck driver training class is scheduled for Monday, September 23, 2013. Crane training begins on September 30, 2013. Sign up today!

We generally start new training classes every three weeks. All upcoming training classes will be at our facility in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.

There’s still plenty of time to enroll, set up your financial aid, and make your living arrangements in Sun Prairie. If you are a military veteran, you could apply for one of several financial assistance options available to you. Even non-veterans can receive financial aid to get the career training they need.

ATS is considered an eligible training provider in 22 states. This is not a status to sneeze at. We’ve built a solid reputation as a career training provider that is well-recognized and appreciated all over the U.S.

In addition to financial aid, you could receive housing assistance and stay at our recommended hotel while taking your classes in Sun Prairie. The Water Tower Residence Inn is just minutes away from our training facility and within walking distance of all the living amenities you need – restaurants, grocery stores, even entertainment. The inn even has a game room and a color TV with cable in every room.

Most of our students graduate from our training programs and go on to rewarding careers in a wide variety of industries. It all starts with a simple commitment to yourself.

We’ve got quite a few heavy equipment job listings for you this week. We hope you’ll find something you can dig your teeth into.

• A reputable foliage company is looking for drivers. A presentation will be held at ATS in Sun Prairie, WI. For more details, call 800-383-7364.
• A presentation will also be given in Sun Prairie, WI for job offers by a national transportation company. Call 800-383-7364 for details.
• Dump truck drivers needed in Hartford, WI.
• Employers are looking for local drivers in Kansas.
• A company in Hammond, IN are hiring heavy equipment and crane operators.
• Want to learn manual and computerized grading. If you live in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, you now have a great heavy equipment opportunity.
• A company in Waukesha, WI is looking for heavy equipment operators.
• If you are a boom truck operator with a CDL-A license, you have an opportunity to deliver and set trusses in Mill Hall, PA. You can be home every day.
• If you are an excavator operator who knows how to operate drill attachments or want to learn, you can apply in Dallas, TX.
• A dairy farm in Kewaskum, WI is looking for CDL-A drivers to make deliveries in Southeastern Wisconsin.
• Contact ATS for a driving opportunity in Sun Prairie, WI. Call 800-383-7364.
• Another CDL opportunity is available through ATS in Sun Prairie, WI. Call 800-383-7364.
• A petroleum services company in Williston, ND is seeking CDL-A drivers to deliver equipment to oil fields. Hourly pay with lots of work.
• A railroad services company is hiring book truck operators in Madison, WI.
• There are also overseas opportunities in Australia, UAE, Saudi Arabia, UK, Russia, China, New Zealand, and Scotland. These include a broad range of opportunities.
• A national home improvement chain is seeking delivery drivers in three locations: Delavan, WI; Franklin, WI; and Browndeer, WI. Be home every night with benefits.

Find more heavy equipment and truck driving jobs through ATS Heavy Equipment Operator Schools.