Construction equipment operators drive, maneuver, or control the heavy machinery used to construct roads, buildings, and other structures.
If you are looking for a career in constructions then perhaps some of these facts may appeal to you: Construction is one of the nation’s largest industries There are 6.9 million Americans in construction By 2012, there will be one…
So you want a career in heavy equipment? How heavy? While we cannot promise you will ever get to operate one of these, and they require five operators to work the machine, we can at least get you started -…
Once you get your qualified as a heavy equipment operator, and once you have several years experience under your belt, you may want to buy your own piece of heavy equipment and work as a sub contractor. That is quite…
If you enjoy the outdoors and would like a career working outdoors then you really should look at heavy equipment careers and the prospects in the future. Current trends suggest that demand for heavy equipment operators will continue to outgrow…
You've heard them before..., "Bulldozers, Graders, Excavators, Backhoes. Words like these conjure up images of toughness and invincibility..., of endurance and cold hard steel. Without seeing it for yourself, you wouldn't guess that massive machines would wear away from moving…
The out look for jobs for heavy equipment operators is excellent. Heavy equipment operators have an advantage over other industries and professions, in that there is a huge shortage of adequate training programs to train people for these jobs. Many…
Evaluating your options in heavy equipment careers may have brought to your attention that you are going to have to spend some money on tuition, books and supplies. In addition to that, you may find that you also have to…
Have you been thinking of starting a career in heavy equipment operations, but not sure if it is something for you? The United States Department of Labor has some information that you may find of interest. There are three main…
In order to advance in any field, you have to gain two key things; Experience Training Most employers prefer that you have both training and experience If you don't have a ton of experience, then certainly training is a big…
ATS has the broadest courses to boost you in your heavy equipment careers. Our programs are full time and comprehensive. They are also nationally recognized and accredited by the National Center For Construction Education and Research. Our mission is to…