When most people think of heavy equipment they think of bulldozers, front end loaders and perhaps backhoes and with it they think construction. However, heavy equipment is used a lot in other areas such as mining, forestry, quarrying, and in…
One of the key components of the economic stimulus package is the creation of jobs - this includes a heavy concentration on the construction industry including heavy equipment operators, truck drivers and crane operators. As private companies write their tender…
Many find that distance a problem. Naturally, traveling for an hour or two each day to attend training is not ideal and certainly not conducive to good learning - particularly when heavy equipment requires alert operators. Having friends or relatives…
Heavy equipment operators will be in high demand around the country. This will be particularly true in California which now has a total of 1,971 "shovel-ready" construction projects — in dollar terms that is about $23.2 billion (StimulusWatch.org). Let's forget…
Across the nation the noise from construction crews getting ready to build new roads and bridges can be heard - well, at least the noise from the politicians talking about the economic stimulus package and the new roads and bridges…
With the current economic conditions and the amount of money being pumped into construction you may be wondering how to go about finding your first job once you graduate from your heavy equipment training program. ATS Heavy Equipment Operator Schools…
Backhoe operators can be on call 24 hours a day seven days a week as they are the perfect heavy equipment to assist in emergency repairs of services. The backhoe is relatively easy to move from one job to another…
Heavy equipment operators are responsible for machinery often valued in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. For that reason, and for the general safety of everyone including property, operators need to be trained before commencing work. Generally speaking, there are…
The economic stimulus package has meant that a lot of construction projects will commence at the same time. Companies bidding on projects may be hesitant due to insufficient labor, particulalry in areas such as certified crane operators. There is no…
When it comes to road construction, the one vehicle that seems to be constantly on the go is the dump truck. If you undertake dump truck training then prepare yourself for non stop activity. The bulldozers may come in and…