Lattice Boom Crawler Crane – Parts & Functions
About Cranes OverviewConstruction teams use cranes on practically every job site. These heavy-duty machines can lift up to 18 metric tons and reach as high as 230 feet—depending on the…
Why You Should Choose a Career in Heavy Equipment Operation
Are you wondering whether a career in heavy equipment operation is the next best step for you? HEC's accelerated training programs teach students how to operate heavy equipment with safety…
Tips to Find Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs
Looking for a job in the heavy equipment or construction industry? Many of the men and women who’ve helped build and maintain the public infrastructure we enjoy today were in…
Tower Crane Operator Handbook
Tower cranes are key to building higher and lifting heavy materials. While it’s true that all cranes serve a similar purpose, tower cranes excel in these categories. You can often…
Upwardly mobile: becoming a crane operator has never been such a rewarding career option
Latest figures on crane operator salaries show a national annual wage of $64,000 while the top 10% in New Jersey earn $117,000/year; the most lucrative states to work in are…
Backhoe Parts & Functions
Backhoe: Parts and Functions
When construction crews need to accomplish landscaping tasks such as clearing trees, creating small ponds, or moving topsoil, they use a backhoe loader. These versatile machines are great assets to…
OSHA 2021 Guidelines For Construction Industry
America’s roads, bridges, and buildings will always need to be maintained and repaired, which means the construction industry is rife with opportunities.Thinking about entering the construction industry? With the right…
Types of Heavy Equipment Used in Construction
Have you ever caught yourself daydreaming about a career in the construction or heavy equipment industry? There’s no shame in wanting to better yourself with a rewarding career. However, you…
How to Operate an Excavator in a Right Way - Heavy Equipment Colleges of America
How to Operate an Excavator?
Excavators are an essential piece to practically any construction project. These machines are quite versatile, capable of digging, flattening, or moving large objects. As an operator, you’d find yourself doing…
Essential Safety Tips for Safe Mobile Crane Operations
Among the most useful pieces of equipment found in construction projects are mobile cranes. If the job requires large, heavy materials to be hoisted, transported, or moved, you’ll likely use…