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Faculty Spotlight: Mark Saggus

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  • Post published: May 14, 2021
  • Post category:Career Outlook/Crane Operator Training

Mark Saggus, a Mobile Crane Instructor at HEC, knows the value of education as a means to better yourself. Whether you’re searching for your calling or want to switch paths,…

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Biden-Harris Infrastructure Program Would Create or Save 15 Million Jobs Over 10 Years

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On March 30th, 2021, President Biden announced and outlined his 2 trillion dollar plan to revive the economy. According to Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW), the…

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Bulldozer Safety Training – Things to consider

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Bulldozers are primarily used for moving or removing heavy materials from an area. They are primarily found in construction sites, farms, and similar settings. Interestingly enough, bulldozers are technically classified…

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How a Forklift Works

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Interested in a forklift operator career? Here’s a guide on how forklift works, their parts, controls, and types.

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Bulldozer Safety Tips for Successful Operation

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Bulldozers: What You Need to Know Operating a bulldozer demands an unwavering commitment to safety. These are some of the most powerful pieces of heavy equipment on a worksite, capable…

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How to Get Your Crane Operator License?

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Table of Contents If you’re not sure how to get your crane operator license, Heavy Equipment Colleges of America (HEC) is here to help. As the leading crane operator school…

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How To Get Your Backhoe Certification

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Almost everything you see around you is created with the help of a backhoe. Construction of residential buildings, commercial buildings, pavement and roads, and bridges were all constructed with the…

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What Does a Crane Operator Do?

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Table of Contents If you’re looking for a career change or hoping to improve your heavy equipment skills, becoming a crane operator allows you to try something new in a…

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Faculty Spotlight: Bill Keever

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Bill Keever, West Region President of the Heavy Equipment Colleges of America, knows that decisions determine destiny. No matter where you are today, you can improve your life by making…

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Important Crane Parts to Know About

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Whether you work on a construction site or a loading dock, cranes are a central part of your workplace. Knowing the different parts of the cranes you use, along with…

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