If you’re going to be a success in your heavy equipment career, then you should seek formal training as soon as possible. The more equipment you are trained on, the more employable you’ll be in love with the money you’ll make. Associated Training Services (ATS) offers prospective heavy equipment operators several types of equipment training. Here are 5 types of heavy equipment training you can enroll in right now, today.

1. Mobile Crane Operator Training – This includes lattice boom cranes, hydraulic cranes, fixed and swing cab trains, and articulated cranes. Get your National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) certification today and start making more money.
2. Commercial Truck Drivers Training – You can get your CDL license through ATS. Train to take the test or train to improve your skills.
3. Rigger / Signalperson Training – Get 12 full hours of OSHA-compliant training in one of the most important specialties of the heavy equipment industry.
4. Bulldozers – Learn to operate a bulldozer the right way. Construction sites always need a good bulldozer operator. You can start your career in heavy equipment easily if you can operate one of these machines.
5. Loaders – There are all kinds of loaders – front end loaders, skid steer loaders, and much more. You can learn to operate a wide variety of loaders, making you a more versatile heavy equipment operator. You can start right away.

The best heavy equipment operators on the workforce are those who have some type of formal training. Join the ranks. Start today.

National credential benefits the heavy equipment industry in a number of ways. First, it’s a great way to ensure safe practices in the workforce. If there is one industry standard for best safety practices, then it’s easier to ensure that every job site employs the safest equipment operators and operates efficiently according to industry guidelines.

Another way national certification benefits the industry is it cuts back on regulation.

If the heavy equipment industry is policing its own ranks, then the government (federal or state) won’t have to. That means there will be fewer regulations and fewer regulators climbing all over our backs.

Organizations like National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators and National Center for Construction Education & Research do a lot to ensure that the heavy equipment industry employs safe workers and uses the best safe practices on the job site. One way that is done is through training. If you get trained by an organization on good terms with these two industry certification authorities, then you start your career off on the right foot.

Many employers won’t hire you if you aren’t certified. Many of them won’t even talk to you.

On a personal note, national certification is a benefit to you because you can go anywhere in the country and get a job. You don’t have to transfer your certification from one state to another, and you don’t have to worry about getting re-certified if you relocate. Your certification is good in every state.

Heavy equipment certification benefits everyone, including you as an employee.

After putting your career on a new path and completing the necessary training, it is imperative that you put those newfound skills to work immediately. There are a number of reasons. Obviously, you need to recoup the cost of your training, and for many people, training has meant leaving employment – and unemployment is not going to help you recoup those costs. There are other reasons that, long term, are more important.

If you think your heavy equipment operator training is going to make you an expert operator, think again. Training will give you the skills required to enter the workplace. Like most jobs, experience on the job is the final teacher, and it’s a lifelong teacher at that. By putting your new skills to work quickly, you can steadily build on them to become an expert operator.

We make job placement an essential part of your training here at Associated Training Services, and we want you to put your skills to use in the workplace as soon as possible.  Training, despite the best attempts, is really an artificial environment – we give you real work skills, however, it’s not until you get into that real environment that you can develop them.

Associated Training Services has connections to a lot of different businesses around the nation. Our training is well recognized to the point that employers often come to us looking for new operators – just check our jobs website occasionally (a free part of our service to students). Contact us at Associated Training Services if you want more information on training to become a heavy equipment operator.

There has long been an argument surrounding the best form of heavy equipment operator training. There are those who believe that a long (as in 12 month) apprenticeship type of training is best, and then there are those who believe that informal training by a parent or friend is best. Sitting in between is a formal training program that can be completed in weeks rather than months and an on-the-job training regime that some employers offer. Which then is the best type of training? We believe the short formal training program that we offer delivers the best results for those looking to start a career as heavy equipment operators, however, other training programs do have their positives and negatives. Today we’ll look at the short formal training program and compare it the informal training that used to be the norm.

Formal Heavy Equipment Operator Training

Pros

• Training is completed in as little as three weeks,
• Students are trained to operate a range of heavy equipment,
• Students are provided with a wide range of skills, including modern technology,
• Employers are showing a preference for graduates from reputable heavy equipment training schools,
• Recognized training certificate issued once a student completes all the training requirements.

Cons

• Cost can be a problem for those on a tight budget,
• Time off work for those who currently have a job can also be a problem,
• Difficulty in accessing reputable training schools.

Informal Heavy Equipment Operator Training

Pros

• Cost – this training is often free,
• You generally know your trainer well,
• Very flexible training.

Cons

• Lack of employer support for informally trained heavy equipment operators,
• Incomplete training, particularly when it comes to new technology,
• Students are generally only trained on one type of heavy equipment,
• Training can take months if only done on an ad hoc basis.

There are several important points to note from this comparison. The most important is the employer’s preference. They are more likely to employ someone who is well trained through a recognized heavy equipment operator training school than someone who is employed informally – there’s no ‘checklist’ of skills trained in with informal training. When it comes to the cons of formal training, these can often be overcome if students are prepared to work with their training provider. We can help students access loans to cover training costs, we can offer accommodation to ease the difficulty of access, and we even offer alternatives to full-time training to help those in work. Short formal training does stand out as the better option, and being a short training program, it means you are able to transition into a new career very quickly.

There are a lot of people who see heavy equipment in use and either wonder what it would be like to operate one themselves or wish they had opted for a career as an operator. For many, the desire to learn to be a heavy equipment operator is still there, however, something holds them back. One of the biggest hurdles is simple fear – in a way, it’s a fear of the unknown, and that just happens to be one of mankind’s biggest fears.

A number of negatives always appear – can you relate to any of these?

• Can I afford the cost of training?
• Is there work available once I finish my training?
• Will I be any good as a heavy equipment operator?
• Will my family support me?

I am sure there are many other questions, however, those four cover the most common, and they all have basis in that unknown. You can quickly dismiss the last negative – just talk to your family. If you want to change careers, and heavy equipment is one of your options, then discuss this with your family. Discuss the initial upfront costs, however, don’t forget to mention how lucrative a career it is.

Can you afford the cost of training? You don’t need to pay for all of your training up front. There are loan options available, and once you start working as a heavy equipment operator, you’ll soon have those loans cleared. There are also several government programs available to help cover some of the costs – you may be eligible for one of those, particularly if you are an ex-military service person.

When it comes to employment, ATS Heavy Equipment Operator Training Schools work with their students to help them find that all-important first job. We don’t just deliver training, we have a dedicated career services department and their whole reason for being is to help you find employment in your chosen field.

Finally, will you be any good at it? You won’t know until you try it out. If you have any doubts about your ability, call us and discuss your options. Who knows, you may be able to visit our training school, talk to the instructors and students, and perhaps even get to sit in the seat of one of our machines. It’ll certainly give you a feel for the job. We can’t answer every question, however, we’ll do our best.

In-the-seat training is essential for careers such as heavy equipment operations, truck driving and crane operations. In fact, the more time you can spend in-the-seat, the better. However, you should never underestimate the value of out-of the-seat training, often referred to as classroom training, or theoretical training. Classroom training is where quality operators and drivers are born since it delivers training in areas such as safety, working in a team, paperwork (and these careers certainly have paperwork), site layouts, and the legal requirements to operate heavy equipment, trucks or cranes.

When it comes to heavy equipment, operators also need an understanding of soils and soil types, and how those soils react when being worked by heavy equipment. This requires a combination of in-the-field and in-the-classroom training – and the field training is more like getting your hands into the soil to feel the differences. Out-of-the-seat training also involves observation – watching how heavy machinery reacts in different situations. Operators can better relate when they are then in the operator’s seat.

ATS Heavy Equipment Operator Training Schools have carefully developed a training program that uses a combination of in-the-seat and out-of-the-seat training. Our school is well respected within the industry for producing graduates who are well grounded in all aspects of heavy equipment operation. We even train our students in the fundamentals of laser levels and heavy equipment maintenance.

If you are looking for a career as a heavy equipment operator, be sure to choose a training school that does deliver a well rounded training program. You can spend hundreds of hours in the operator seat, however, if you don’t have an understanding of some of the theoretical aspects, then you won’t be a better operator, and you may just disappoint employers and find yourself without work. Get it right from day one and you’ll be ready for employment.

Loaders are machines that often get underappreciated. They may be smaller than other heavy equipment but they do a job and do it well. In fact, they do many jobs. Many pieces of the larger equipment have restrictions. They can only move so fast and only in certain spaces. Loaders go beyond what other machines can do.
On construction sites, erecting buildings or creating roads, loaders have an important job. They are quick and move in and out of areas that other machines simply cannot get into. Heavy equipment does not mean large equipment. It refers to the jobs that are being done. Simply put heavy equipment moves or transports materials from one area to another. It may be dirt, rocks or mulch.
The ability to maneuver the loader is much simpler than attempting to fit a dozer in a small space because of their size. Even though these machines are small, they can carry a heavy load. Industrial sized landscaping jobs can be easily done with a loader.
Operating a loader still requires training. Heavy equipment operation training is vital in the safe and effective operation of any machine including the loader. At Associated Training Services, you can become a qualified and certified operator in no time. Simply apply online to get started. If you have questions about the courses or school, see our website for more information or call us directly.

It seems like there are no jobs available anywhere today. This is simply not the truth. There are hundreds of jobs in heavy equipment operaton, all over the country and in the world. Becoming an operator requires training and a specific set of skills but schools such as ATS exist to prepare future workers.

Associated Training Services is a school that exists exclusively for preparing operators and truck drivers. From the basics of the industries to the physical skills necessary to do the job, this school sends students fully prepares into the workforce. By teaching and training by enforcing skills and knowledge, ATS gives students a taste of what it is really like to work in these fields.

Students can not only count on getting training on safety and classrooms training but also by physically operating machines. THis hands onl training method helps students learn and understand exactly what they are to do. With so many jobs open, it is important to get students trained quickly so that they can fill the holes. By teaching the students in such a practical way, we are able to get the turnaround of training into career in a matter of weeks.

These jobs are not only numerous, they are secure. There is always work to be done in both the trucking field as well as the heavy equipment industry. With many retiring or without certification, companies are in the lookout for trained, frsh workers.

If you are interested in becoming an operator or driver, contact ATS today. YOu can find alot of information through the website or by messaging us online as well as placing a phone call.

Heavy equipment operation training could be the next step towards your new and successful future. The programs available at the Associated Training Services school are highly known by many hiring companies throughout the country. Companies that often hire the graduates of this program are in construction and other heavy equipment businesses.

Students at ATS learn to operate heavy machinery by literally operating the heavy machinery. With supervision, they are encouraged to get into the driver’s seat and learn from hands-on experience. Students also have a period of classroom training. There is a specific set of skills and a great deal of knowledge that must be learned before one can enter the field as an operator. Some of the machines that students can learn on include backhoes, scrapers, loaders, bulldozers, excavators, forklifts and more.

As an operator of heavy equipment, driving is not the only responsibility. Many students need to realize the other things that need to be learned in order to be a successful operator. Basic maintenance and upkeep of the machine is expected by nearly every employer in this field. ATS knows exactly what employers are looking for in a candidate to hire. Due to this knowledge, we prepare students in the best possible ways in order to set them up for success.

Maybe you have never considered heavy equipment operation as a career field. If you are in need of a position or something new, this industry may be for you. With some simple training, you can be in the driver’s seat of heavy machinery in no time.

If you’re not too sure about a career as a heavy equipment operator, or about heavy equipment training, then a brief tour through our YouTube channel may be some help. You’ll find short videos on heavy equipment, training, and student experiences. You’ll get to see the type of environment that our students experience and how real world it is.

It takes commitment to successfully complete a heavy equipment training program, so it is important to gain as much information as possible about your career choice and the related training. Our videos will give you a little insight into what you can expect at our training schools, and the type of equipment that you will actually be learning on.

Heavy equipment operators are in demand at present. In fact, over the years, experienced quality operators remain in demand, even when the economy starts to falter. Over the past 100 years, when times have become tough in the business world, governments have used construction, particularly roads, bridges, schools and hospitals, to help boost the economy – and it works as money flows through construction workers pockets to local communities.

If you’re looking for a career change, and heavy equipment is one of your options, then check out the ATS YouTube Channel. You can then visit our training pages to find more information on training programs, financial aspects including financial assistance, our career services department, training dates. If you have any further queries, feel free to contact us – you can talk to one of our experienced operators who’ll be only to happy to fill in any gaps.