There are certain skills that are required to operate heavy equipment and these can be gained through appropriate training. There are, however, certain personal attributes that cannot be taught. You either have them already or you are willing to make…
For many novices, talking about a piece of heavy equipment often leaves them in the dark, or with the wrong impressions. There a many people, especially of the younger generation, who have no idea what an excavator looks like, or…
Possessing a CDL - or Commercial Driver's License - can be a great asset when times are tough. The CDL enables the holder to drive commercial trucks. If you think about it, no matter how tough the economy is, we…
The next 12 months may see an increase in the number of vacancies for skill heavy equipment operators as public spending on infrastructure increases. We live in a fickle world where government promise big spending on capital projects to boost…
Today's workplace legislation insists on crane operators being certified before they can commence work operating a crane. There are many reasons for this, the prime one being safety - safety of the operator, safety of the people around the crane…
Most people's concept of a heavy equipment operator is someone who is overweight and sits in a cab all day pulling levers and pushing pedals. When it comes to considering a career, that's it. Nothing could be further from the…
Many older heavy equipment operators seem to look down on heavy equipment training schools preferring operators that they themselves have taught. Fortunately those older operators are few and far between these days. Formal training is a must if you wish…
Social networking has been around for as long as mankind. Any group of like minded people gathering together could be (and should be) considered a social networking opportunity. Heavy equipment is no different to any other industry. You would be…
The backhoe has to be one of the weirdest designs when it comes to construction equipment. It looks a little like a praying mantis, sitting ready to pounce. Despite it's weird design, the backhoe is one of the most versatile…
There is a general level of dissatisfaction with the education system at present when it comes to construction, in particular careers as heavy equipment operators. This has resulted in a lack of young school leavers coming into the work force.…