One of the mysteries of heavy equipment is the name given to a backhoe. After all, the 'backhoe' is just one half of the equipment, the other half being a standard loader. More interesting is the fact that the 'backhoe'…
Whilst there is a shortage of heavy equipment operators across the nation, that doesn't mean you can just do a bit of training and expect to walk into a job. Employers are still fussy; after all, their operators are in…
As a nation we are heading into a period where there will be just as many retirees as there are workers - perhaps more. Baby Boomers are now reaching retirement age and like most industries the transport industry is already…
If you fancy a career as a crane operator, then you're going to need training that leads to certification as a crane operator. Learning the basics from a friend or relative simply won't cut it in the workplace anymore. Besides…
It may surprise some potential heavy equipment operators to learn that up to half of their working life is spent driving their equipment. Now I know most would say, "of course they drive their equipment; how do they move around…
There are thousands of heavy equipment operators who go to work each day, often on a construction site where the only people they need to relate to is fellow workers and managers. There is growing need in the community for…
Bulldozers are famous for pushing dirt around. They have incredible strength for their size and are capable of pushing tons of dirt in a day. Bulldozers can make use of that strength to pull as well. In today's video, you'll…
Whether you receive your training from an accredited training school, or from a friend or relative, it's your future that's at stake. You need to gain as much as possible out of that training. With an accredited training school, you…
The days of focusing on one piece of heavy equipment as a career are quickly fading. Employers are constantly looking for heavy equipment operators who are multi-skilled, generally on heavy equipment, however, there are other associated skills that employers look…
If you're looking for a job that pays top wages, offers an excellent benefit package, or perhaps provides you with an opportunity to work for a global leader, then keep on reading. This week's job listings include opportunities with theses…