August 2020 - West Coast Training

3 Facts About Being a Mobile Crane Operator

by wctadmin | Aug 29, 2020 | Blog, Crane Operator

Mobile crane operators are highly skilled individuals whose job requires knowledge and experience. For that reason, many of them choose to get their training done at a heavy machinery school like West Coast Training. People from all over the world have chosen West Coast Training to help them become certified to use a mobile crane and begin a thriving new career. If you’ve ever considered being a mobile crane operator, knowing more about the job and what it takes to do it well can help you decide whether or not it’s a good fit for you.

How Does a Scraper Operate?

by wctadmin | Aug 22, 2020 | Blog, Heavy Equipment

One of the largest pieces of equipment you’ll see on a construction site is a scraper. The purpose of this machine is to scrape the surface of the earth to prepare a site for a building project. It is often used for road work.

What Are Cranes and What Are the Different Types of Cranes?

by wctadmin | Aug 20, 2020 | Cranes

Virtually every construction site will need the lifting and movement power of a crane. A crane is a machine that allows heavy loads to be secured, attached, lifted, and moved around a construction site.

What Kind of Equipment Will I See on a Construction Site?

by wctadmin | Aug 15, 2020 | Blog, Heavy Equipment

If you drive past a construction site, you may recognize some of the equipment. But you likely won’t recognize all of it. If you’re here because you want to know the difference between the machines that are most often used at construction sites, you’ve come to the right place.

How Can I Learn to Be a Construction Machine Operator?

by wctadmin | Aug 10, 2020 | Heavy Equipment School

Are you looking to start a new career where you can work outdoors, feel accomplished, and drive big machines? Do you want a job where your skill set will constantly be in demand, that pays well and gives you satisfaction? Then you’d probably love to be a construction machine operator. However, starting a career in this industry is not as easy as declaring yourself one. You’re going to need training and experience. Read on below to find out what steps will lead you toward becoming a construction machine operator.

3 Facts About Being a Mobile Crane Operator

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