Displaced Worker Assistance
One of the things that makes this country great is that it has always been a land of opportunity, and while the economics of the world change and affect us, those opportunities still remain. That is why we have such…
Veterans are rebuilding America
Veterans have protected this country, and now, along with so many others, they are part of a countrywide effort to rebuild it, providing the infrastructure that the future of America will be powered by, and we are honored to be…
Minnesota Road Projects Underway
Recent Minnesota figures have shown increasing construction expenditure right across the state, with projects as diverse as high-speed railroads to major new hotels breaking ground in almost every state as well. For heavy equipment operators, this means more opportunities, more…
Digger Derrick Training for utility work
There are an increasing number of homes and new businesses being built around the country, with projects in every state providing new builds or renovating existing structures or repurposing larger developments. However, that construction does not end at the project…
Landfills, Your Guide to Working
As a heavy machinery operator, there are so many career options and job opportunities that it is often hard to make a choice. While many instantly think of someone working a backhoe or dozer on a construction site when they…
Crane Signalperson
Signalperson Safety is crucial on any site, and this is especially true where there are cranes in operation. When we think of cranes, it is the crane operator that is the job that comes to mind, but there are several…
The importance of the NCCCO
National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators, or NCCCO The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators, or NCCCO, exists as an independent, not-for-profit body that administers a nationwide program of training and certification for crane operators. Since…
Take a tour of ATS
Interested in seeing part of Associated Training Services facility? Take a free tour of our classrooms. We offer 8 classrooms to cover all programs from heavy equipment, mobile crane, rigging and directional drilling. Simply click on the image below to…
Directional Drilling
What is the Purpose of Directional Drilling Being able to lay pipes, conduits, and other underground connectivity without digging trenches has transformed how we approach many projects, and the directional drilling that enables it has rapidly grown in popularity with…
What are scrapers?
Scrapers On any construction site, you will see a wide variety of heavy equipment, and one of the largest is scrapers. While some machines you see on sites, such as bulldozers and backhoes tell you just what they are designed…