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Roller Compactors: Creating Safer and Smoother Roads

There is one heavy equipment that is the “go-to” machine to create smooth surfaces for roads and pathways. The roller compacter does its job well by compressing rough surfaces, making them more stable...

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Getting Heavy Equipment Training For Your Own Future Biz

The American dream is to have your own business. Being your own boss has many benefits. For the heavy equipment operator, one that has had professional heavy equipment training and experience, this...

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Dump Trucks Aren’t Just For Dumping

When you think about dump trucks, the image of the tray in the back tipping over and emptying the load comes to mind. But, if there are stereotypes among heavy equipment, dump trucks get stuck in this...

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Following Skid Steer Loader Safety Rules Is Crucial

There are some heavy equipment that are installed with safety mechanisms to keep operators from getting hurt. Skid steer loaders are manufactured with safety features to prevent unexpected or...

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Get Your Heavy Equipment Tech Know-How With Training

If you’re a former heavy equipment operator and think everything is the same – think again. Technology has taken over the heavy equipment world. GPS isn’t just used on your cars but also on heavy...

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Quality Training Gets You Quality Heavy Equipment Jobs

Any employer wants to higher quality employees who have the knowledge and training to do a good job. This includes the heavy equipment industry. Construction companies and contractors are constantly...

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Is the ‘Crawler’ the Heavy Equipment For You?

Thinking about driving a heavy equipment for a living? How about operating a crawler? A what? Yes, a crawler. Sounds like some type of futuristic equipment but it’s not. A crawler is simply a bulldozer...

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Front End Loaders Are Valuable But Dangerous

There is one heavy equipment that is versatile and valuable in farm work and in construction. However, it can be dangerous. The front-end loader.  Only trained operators should drive this equipment...

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Top Safety Tip To Follow When Working in Construction

People learn from mistakes. And, this also means in the field of heavy equipment. There are reasons why heavy equipment safety procedures are followed. Time and time again, in the past, operators have...

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There’s A Rush In Ohio For Heavy Equipment Operators

Today, if there is a boom of jobs anywhere, people flock to it.  The state of Ohio has recently seen an increase in the need of trained heavy equipment operators. Adults in all stages of life are...

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