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…
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…
Lattice Boom Crawler Crane: How Have They Evolved?
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…
How to Become a Crane Operator
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 Certification FAQs
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…
Faculty Spotlight: Mark Saggus
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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How to Get Your Crane Operator License
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 in California, Georgia,…
What Does a Crane Operator Do?
Learn how HEC crane operator training can further your career path A Crane Operator Career in the Construction Industry Likes working outdoors. Good with your hands. Great with machines. Enjoys…
Important Crane Parts to Know About
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…
