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 may feel like you don’t know anything about construction or the heavy equipment used to build structures. Learn more about the types of heavy equipment used in construction. This is
Table of Contents 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 a variety of jobs, making this career path full of opportunities. But before you can become an excavator operator, it’s important to learn proper usage. Failure to
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 a mobile crane. Mobile cranes are also responsible for the most accidents and fatal injuries of all crane types. Due to its power, size, and capabilities, it’s vital that this
Lattice boom crawler cranes, also known as crawler cranes, are the largest type of mobile cranes available in the construction industry. They’re so large that they often need to be disassembled, transported in pieces, and then reassembled on site. Once a crew has put together a crawler crane, it usually stays on the worksite for the duration of the job.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, crane operators are projected to play an increasingly important role in society throughout the coming years. Looking for reliable employment? Wondering what a crane operator’s salary is? Find opportunities to get started in training and certification in heavy equipment and crane operation. Learn more about how to become a crane operator and where
Table of Contents Crane operation is a growing field that just about anyone can join. Are you interested in learning how to operate a crane? Do you want to jumpstart your career and join the growing heavy equipment field? If so, you’ll need proper certification and training. Completing the required training may seem like a daunting task, especially if you
HEC alumni, like Chris Proudfoot, can tell you firsthand how important receiving the right training and education is to your success. No matter where you are in life, you can find ways to better yourself through education. Whether you’re a veteran looking for a smooth transition to civilian life or someone searching for a rewarding career, you can find programs
Whether you’re looking to start a new career in the growing construction industry or are a military veteran transitioning back to civilian life, HEC can help you gain a professional edge and put you on a clear path. We can provide you with the training and certifications necessary to work with heavy equipment and machinery. All of our locations offer
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, getting an education is a great place to start. Take it from Mark, who started off as a student himself learning about cranes but now teaches students how to operate
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 majority of this money—$1.5 trillion—will go directly towards infrastructure. The Biden-Harris infrastructure program would also create about 15 million jobs related to infrastructure. That means the job market for construction,
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 as a tractor. What separates a typical farm tractor from a bulldozer is that a bulldozer has a large metal plate in the front for pushing or carrying materials. While
Interested in a forklift operator career? Here’s a guide on how forklift works, their parts, controls, and types.
Take a quick look at goals, interests, and skills to see if Heavy Equipment or Crane Operation is right for you. This easy quiz will guide you through the process.