Heavy equipment careers seem to wax and wane in popularity, and it normally doesn't relate to demand. In fact, it can often be more location-based than national. This has been evident in areas where there has been a lot of…
Loaders come in a wide range of shapes and sizes. There are dozer loaders than run on tracks like a dozer, but use a shovel like a traditional loader; backhoes that have an excavator at the rear and a shovel…
If you have a commercial drivers license but you've become a little jaded with truck driving, why don't you consider adding a mobile crane operators certification to your repertoire. Mobile crane operators combine truck driver skills and crane operator skills…
Backhoes - they are the backbone of many construction sites. However, I can't think of many places where backhoes aren't used these days. One of the big advantages of a backhoe is its versatility. With a bucket at the rear…
Truck driving careers offer a lot for employees who enjoy working in an environment where they are almost totally in control. The only outside influence on your career is the where, what and when - where you need to load…
Workplace safety has had many different approaches over the years. In the beginning, it was virtually a system of look after yourself. Over time, governments, often at the behest of unions, brought in legislation requiring safety equipment such as hard…
Bulldozers are one of the most popular machines for new operators entering the heavy equipment field. For many, the dream of operating a bulldozer starts in childhood and only re-kindles after leaving school. If you're considering entering the field as…
Excavators are a popular option when it comes to heavy equipment careers. They look more complex than they really are, a fact you can see for yourself if you attend one of our free workshops. These workshops have a range…
If there is one career that will continue on for decades it is that of the garbage truck driver. These drivers operate what is essentially a modern day version of a dump truck. The major differences being that it is…
Getting a start in any career can be difficult unless you know someone in the business. Even then, employers are keen to employ the 'right' people for the job. If you're considering a career as a heavy equipment operator, here…