One of the more commonly seen yet unusual uses of an excavator is on the back of a barge helping to dredge the floor of a river. They are more common than people realize with many excavators permanently attached to…
Heavy equipment careers rise and fall in popularity on a regular basis and it is hard to assess any reasons for this swing. Demand is not really the factor. In fact, demand is created when heavy equipment careers seem to…
The popularity of heavy equipment careers seems to come in waves - this could be an economic led effect or perhaps an effect brought on by publicity when heavy equipment labor shortages appear. We are currently in a situation where…
Some construction sites that use heavy equipment can be real eye openers if you take the time to look at what is going on and how it affects the community. Often, the construction itself will become a historical item. Take…
You can gain experience and a variable range of training by simply doing - that is - borrowing a piece of heavy equipment and practicing, perhaps with an old hand showing you some of the ropes. There are even employers…
In the 21st century, you don't have be a boy or drag your knuckles to want to play with dump trucks, bulldozers, and loaders. Girls can play too. The ATS Heavy Equipment Training School has been known to certify female…