Dump Trucks Are Always Favorite Toys

Almost every kid has a dump truck at some stage of their life, even girls although in the past they probably had to take their brothers. That little dump truck is an important part of a child’s informative development. It is probably one of the first real life job simulations that children go through. It can also spark a life long interest in the field.

It’s not long before the dump truck is replaced by the police car or fire engine, or perhaps the bulldozer and front end loader that fills that little dump truck. Dump trucks are easy toys to play with. Fill them with sand and move it to a new location then dump the sand out. It would be nice if we could do the same in real life.

Real life dump truck driver often requires a multi layer of skills. Drivers need to learn a waiting game, waiting to be filled, waiting to be emptied and waiting for others. Dump trucks do serve a multitude of purposes. Whilst removing waste is on of their prime jobs, it is not the only one.

One of the trickiest job involves driving slowly with the tailgate open and the angle set right. As the driver moves forward the amount of loose material is evenly spread across the desired area. You can often see this on highway constructions.

If you still have the passion to drive dump trucks then check out the training through ATS Heavy Equipment Operator Schools. We not only have the training – we may also be able to help you find your first job.