Compact Heavy Equipment
When I talk about compact heavy equipment, I am not necessarily talking about small, today I am referring to the compactor. This equipment ranges in size from the pair of size 12's up to to huge heavy machines. I don't…
Today’s Heavy Equipment Luxury On Wheels
Heavy equipment job descriptions used to include terms such as 'working in hot and dusty conditions' or 'prepared to work in weather extremes'. That is far from the situation today. If you are fortunate to operate some of the latest…
Heavy Equipment Workers Needed In The Mining Industry
The mining sector is a large employer of heavy equipment operators particularly those with experience in equipment that used in the mines. Mines fall into two segments, open cut or above ground and underground. Above ground heavy equipment operators use…
Open Cut Mines Always Looking For Heavy Equipment Operators
The mining industry, particularly the large open cut mines and quarries are always on the lookout for heavy equipment operators. The work is hard and often involves rotating shifts. There are many mines that operate 24 hours a day seven…
Not Sure If Your Are Right For A Career In Heavy Equipment Operations?
Selecting a career and paying for training can be a big step for many individuals, particularly if you have a few doubts about the career itself, or your abilities to succeed. ATS Heavy Equipment Training Schools recognize this situation so…
The Backhoe Loader May Be Small – It’s Still Considered Heavy Equipment
Heavy equipment is often thought of as big bulldozers or motor graders, however the term could be applied to a variety of different machines. The backhoe loader is just one of them. Backhoe loaders are very versatile machines and can…
We Can Help You Get Started In A Heavy Equipment Career
Having spent the week reviewing the latest Department of Labor stats on the future of employment in the heavy equipment industry, perhaps it's time to review how we can help you get started into a great career as a heavy…
Heavy Equipment Operators In Non Constuction Industries
Heavy equipment is normally associated with construction and often with just land clearing and road building. There are however many other areas where heavy equipment operators are required. These include farms, forestry, mining and cargo ports. The Department of Labor…
Heavy Equipment Operators Now Receiving Heavy Pay Checks
If you are in the heavy equipment operator sector then your paychecks are growing quite strongly as the demand for your skills grows. Latest figures from the Department of Labor show the median hourly rate for heavy equipment operators at…
Latest Employment Figures Looking Good For Heavy Equipment Operators
If you are looking for a career in the heavy equipment industry then you have chosen the correct career path. According to the Department of Labor's employment statistics, employment in the heavy equipment field should grow by at least 8%…