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How to Be a Better Excavator Operator

by wctadmin | Jan 21, 2022 | Blog, Heavy Equipment

One of the biggest things you can do when determining how you can be a better excavator operator is to really make sure you’re up to date with all your training. You also need to make sure that you continue to follow all excavator safety tips before, during, and after operation. What can set you apart as an excavator operator is your attention to detail and how focused you stay during the times which you’re working. Assuming you’re determined to be a better excavator operator and your training is up to date, then take a good look through the following safety tips—as a reminder of sorts—so you stay at the top of your game while at work.

4 Commonly Asked Interview Questions for Heavy Equipment Job

by wctadmin | Dec 6, 2021 | Blog, Heavy Equipment

If you are looking for a career in an industry working with heavy equipment, potential employers often have a series of questions they ask every candidate. They will want to understand the scope of your knowledge and experience working with heavy equipment. If you’re interested in a job within this industry, it’s helpful to go into the interview ready to answer these questions confidently. But what kind of heavy equipment interview questions will you be asked? Read below to gain insight into four of the more common interview questions.

Where Can I Get Accredited Earthmoving Training?

by wctadmin | Nov 19, 2020 | Blog, Heavy Equipment

There is a great demand among employers for trained operators for earthmoving machines such as bulldozers, backhoes, excavators, loaders, and others. However, an operator looking for work in their field will require more than just knowledge of the equipment: employers want to know that their heavy equipment operators have received their training from an accredited organization.

How Do I Operate an Excavator?

by wctadmin | Oct 21, 2020 | Blog, Heavy Equipment

If you’re looking to advance yourself in your career in construction, as well as increase your income while seeking personal enrichment, your best option is to increase your marketable skills. Doing so effectively can be a bit of a challenge, if only because choosing the right skill set to pursue isn’t always easy.

Can I Get a Heavy Equipment Operator Certification Online?

by wctadmin | Oct 14, 2020 | Blog, Heavy Equipment

In a culture where people all over the world are able to access online education to further their academic or professional goals, it’s not uncommon to see advertisements for specialized degrees and certifications available online. However, one may balk when they question whether they can get a heavy equipment operator certification online. That’s because much of the time, there are practical and in-person learning tasks that go along with learning heavy equipment operation.

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 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.

What Types of Jobs Is an Excavator Used For?

by wctadmin | Jul 20, 2020 | Heavy Equipment

When most people think of popular construction site equipment, machines like bulldozers or large cranes often come to mind. Their versatility and ability to complete large tasks leaves a lasting impression on construction workers and pedestrians alike. But there is another machine that’s extremely versatile and is used on a large majority of construction sites, and that’s an excavator.

What Is a Bulldozer and How Do I Become an Operator?

by wctadmin | Jul 10, 2020 | Heavy Equipment

A career in construction is a dream job for many: who hasn’t imagined themselves behind the controls of a bulldozer, helping a building project take shape? Or controlling a crane as they work with a team to assemble some massive new structure? Of course, there are many jobs in the construction industry, and all of them are critically important, but few jobs generate as much demand as heavy equipment operators.

How to Be a Better Excavator Operator

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