It's becoming more apparent each month that we as a nation are slowly climbing out of the economic doldrums that have caused so much grief over the last five years. Construction is one industry that generally leads recovery so it's…
Heavy equipment operations can be taxing at the best of times. For those who are not in the industry, heavy equipment operations may seem like a 'bust or bust through' type job where brute strength is used to perform jobs…
Truck driving technology has changed a lot over the years. At one point, the only technology wanted by truck drivers was their CB radio. That one piece of technology allowed truck drivers to communicate with one another whilst on the…
This week’s jobs listing has an interesting mix of heavy equipment operations, truck driving, and crane operations. There is still a steady demand for all three occupations although we have seen a trend where employers have either shown a preference…
It doesn't matter how much training you give an individual, there are still times when they will do something silly. That one silly act can often have devastating results. The big problem is often being too relaxed and getting into…
The construction industry has gone through considerable change over the last five years. A lot of changes have been forced through legislation that now mandates employers in respect to safety training, compliance, and the certification of many occupations. Crane operators…
Our latest job listings are dominated by requests for truck drivers, a continuing indication of the shortage of truck drivers around the nation at present. Requests for heavy equipment operators have been stable over the last few months and so…
One of the attractions of truck driving for those who are single and free to roam is that they can get paid for doing just that. There are not that many jobs that pay you to see the nation. That's…
There used to be a saying when I was younger - "a jack of all trades yet a master of none." It was a phrase that pointed to a person who could do a lot of work across a variety…
The construction industry tends to run in cycles when it comes to employment requirements. This is often caused by a domino effect - a major project commences hiring and this attracts a lot of interest from heavy equipment operators, truck…