Excavators are one of the biggest pieces of heavy equipment that most people will get to use. They are similar in appearance to backhoes, but larger. They are usually tracked and are sometimes referred to as trackhoes, diggers or simply…
Life without certification is an uphill battle. You might find yourself going from job to job with no stability, no security and very limited earning potential. Without money, life can be very difficult. Raising a family, buying a house, enjoying…
Graders are a potentially dangerous piece of heavy equipment. If you operate a grader then you bear a certain level of responsibility for the safety of your fellow workmates. While heavy equipment safety is part of grader training, it never…
There are a quite a few heavy equipment safety guidelines that need to be remembered when operating a backhoe, and this list is by no means all inclusive. The following are some key areas that are known to be safety…
Loaders are one of the most common types of heavy equipment that you see these days. Part of the reason is that they are generally wheeled, not tracked. In terms of maneuverability and usability, this is a big plus. While…
One way of boosting your employment prospects is by undergoing some specialized training. Learning new skills and more importantly, gaining certification in new skills can make you more employable and allow you to demand higher wages. Carpentry is a skilled…
As an unskilled laborer you may not have ever found the peace of mind that a stable and secure job can provide. Heavy equipment careers can give you the job security that you need. Despite being in the construction industry,…
If you have ever worked on a building site, you will be well aware that there is a vast disparity in the working conditions of skilled and unskilled workers. Many unskilled workers fall into the trap of thinking that certification…
If you are looking to get your career started this New Year, maybe we can help. Financial aid has been successful in getting countless Americans educated and into better jobs. We offer a financial aid program here at Associated Training…
Tractors are a very useful piece of heavy equipment to get to learn to operate and a great jumping off point for other types of equipment too. A lot of heavy equipment makes use of a basic tractor body with…