Women have been in heavy equipment for a long time, particularly when it comes to working on the land, in landscaping, and in family earth moving businesses. They have also been involved in careers such as truck driving, careers that…
If you like variety in your career then backhoes are the answer when it comes to careers in heavy equipment. Loaders, while doing a range of jobs, really rely on the one instrument, a shovel. Excavators, while having a range…
If you're looking to get a start in the heavy equipment industry then loaders can be your best option. They form the backbone of most construction sites because of their versatility and their ability to often get into tight spots.…
Do you need a history of heavy equipment operations to become a qualified crane operator? As a matter of fact - no. You can come from any walk of life and undertake a crane operator training course. To a certain…
When it comes to starting a new career, trust is one of the most important influences in the decision making process. Heavy equipment careers are no different. Those considering a career change have to trust in themselves and their abilities…
Excavators are one of the core vehicles that most heavy equipment training programs cover. There is a reason for this. Many of the skills, terms used and processes extend across the complete range of heavy equipment. By learning these components,…
There are always two ways to get things done - the easy way and the hard way. When looking to obtain your commercial drivers license, the same is true. The hard way - try to teach yourself, or be trained…
Road graders have long been a bastion of male dominance. While women have found their way into truck driving and bulldozer operations, they haven't shown much interest in graders. That, however, seems to be changing quite quickly. In fact, women…
Summer is here and for some parts of the country it heralds the arrival of the fire season. It seems inevitable that every year some part of the country will burst into flames. Right now, there are bulldozers at work…
Self employment is a popular path for many people involved in the heavy equipment industry and the machinery of choice are backhoes. There is a good reason for this, of course. Backhoes are versatile and can be used in a…