Most people think of a bulldozer as a big heavy earth moving machine that spends its time pushing dirt around. While that is its primary function, bulldozers are actually quite versatile, especially if you step around back. What many people…
While many construction sites slow down their activities over winter, other industries ramp up their activities. Landscape gardening is one area that is not thought of as a user of heavy equipment, yet in many cases, heavy equipment is the…
When learning to operate heavy equipment, there are five machines that you should spend as much time on. These five form the core of heavy equipment in use around the country and are generally the machines that most new operators…
The last twelve months seem to have been one of devastation when it comes to natural disasters. Turkey's recent earthquake, those in New Zealand, the violent floods in Australia, and our problems with hurricanes, tornadoes and storms have all left…
When looking at recent job vacancies for heavy equipment operators, one can't help noticing that employers are looking for operators who can operate a wide range of equipment. It's impossible to be trained on every piece of equipment in use;…
It is interesting to note one of the jobs that we listed on Saturday and its reference to winter work. While heavy equipment operators traditionally work in the field of construction, they are not limited to construction. Mining and agriculture…
If you're under 30 and dreamed of one day operating a bulldozer, excavator or any other heavy equipment, then listen up - your country is calling. At least, employers are. We have a rapidly aging heavy equipment operator work force,…
What is the biggest fear that many have of summer? It's fire - and with June only weeks old, we have already had wildfires breaking out in a lot of different locations. Heavy equipment operators are often involved in the…
Are you outgoing, determined to succeed, and enjoy working outdoors? If that is you, then you could be a perfect candidate for a career as a bulldozer operator. Bulldozers are the real grunt of the heavy equipment range since they…
You won't see heavy equipment operators working in tandem all that often so if you ever do get a chance, stop and watch awhile. The most common heavy equipment vehicles to be used in tandem are the bulldozer and the…