Truck Driving Has To Be One Of The Best Jobs Going
I don't know about you, I just love the open road. I could spend all day just driving - I guess like all things, the more you do it the more mundane it becomes - however I still think that…
Who Says There Are No Jobs For Heavy Equipment Operators
Heavy equipment operators who are in the know are preparing themselves for a very busy summer. Since the American Recovery and Reinvestment program was announced, most states began finding areas that required significant funding. South Dakota is a prime example…
The Basics Of An Excavator
Excavator or excavators are one of the pieces of heavy equipment that you may hear talk about but rarely actually see - unless you are specifically looking for them. They don't do a lot of driving around like a bulldozer…
Heavy Equipment Bridges The Gap
Some construction sites that use heavy equipment can be real eye openers if you take the time to look at what is going on and how it affects the community. Often, the construction itself will become a historical item. Take…
Crane Operators Get All The Fun
A story from late last year caught my attention as it gave another example of some of the interesting jobs that crane operators get. The story related to a polar bear that had decided to camp out at the bottom…
Heavy Equipments Role In Demolition
One area where heavy equipment operators may see a rise in job vacancies is in the field of demolition. There are a lot of projects planned that will require the demolition of old buildings and the clearing of sites before…
Road Building Is Not Always Smooth Grading
When building roads there are always going to be obstacles for motor graders to negotiate. Bridges, tunnels and man holes - yes man holes. I believe the correct terminology now is 'personnel access point'. Image yourself as a motor grader…
4 Points To Selecting A Good Heavy Equipment Training School
Finding a good quality heavy equipment training school can often be difficult. When you consider the cost of training, you need to be sure your hard earned dollars will result in good quality training that the industry recognizes. More importantly,…
Heavy Equipment Jobs Outlook Positive
The jobs outlook for heavy equipment operators is looking reasonably good for 2009 with billions of dollars being allocated to both major and minor construction projects. The Federal governments economic stimulus package is to pump around $48 billion into transportation…
Crane Operators – Certification and License – Whats The Difference?
There are many states that require the certification of crane operators before they can commence work. Most states also require crane operators, particularly mobile crane operators, to have a license. The question is, what is the difference between them and…