Construction equipment operators drive, maneuver, or control the heavy machinery used to construct roads, buildings, and other structures.
There's nothing like a natural disaster to alter the balance in industry. When it comes to heavy equipment, the clean up following a natural disaster can really test the industry. Who has the greatest need - the road crew that…
Mention the word heavy equipment operator and most people think of a big barreled hairy chest male, probably wearing a hard hat and a singlet. Soft skills - there's nothing soft about a heavy equipment operator. Right? These days, that…
Heavy equipment operators are often in high demand, especially when major construction projects are scheduled. Taking that first step to becoming a heavy equipment operator is always tough. You need to justify the time and expense required to undertake heavy…
A career as a heavy equipment operator can be very rewarding. For some, learning to operate basic equipment such as bulldozers, graders, and excavators is just the start of a journey that takes them through some of the more complex…
If you're under 30 and dreamed of one day operating a bulldozer, excavator or any other heavy equipment, then listen up - your country is calling. At least, employers are. We have a rapidly aging heavy equipment operator work force,…
What is the biggest fear that many have of summer? It's fire - and with June only weeks old, we have already had wildfires breaking out in a lot of different locations. Heavy equipment operators are often involved in the…
Are you outgoing, determined to succeed, and enjoy working outdoors? If that is you, then you could be a perfect candidate for a career as a bulldozer operator. Bulldozers are the real grunt of the heavy equipment range since they…
Gender equity in employment has long been a challenge for women. I recently noticed an article on the topic of gender equity in truck driving, and some of the content could be equally applied to heavy equipment and crane operator…
Changing careers, especially as we grow older, can be a stressful time. Retraining costs money and in many instances comes with the double blow of not being able to earn while you learn. This can be agonizing for some when…
No employer can afford to have idle employees. When it comes to construction, you have the added problem then of idle heavy equipment. In today's business environment, construction companies want to gain the maximum out of both their equipment and…