World’s best heavy equipment operators battle for $10,000 at Las Vegas competition

The finals of the Caterpillar Global Operator Challenge are taking place on Tuesday at CONEXPO in Las Vegas.
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Heavy Equipment Operator Program Helping to Advance Careers in Construction

In 2011, only 13% of construction business owners reported cost and availability of labor as a significant problem. Fast forward to 2020 and the share increased to 85%. That means in any given month, ...
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Best in the world: Wells operator wins global Caterpillar competition in Las Vegas

After claiming the world title in Las Vegas, Wells’ Brian Hayden said he’s still “speechless” at being named the best ...
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CFCC offering new Heavy Equipment Operator course due to growing industry

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) has announced it is offering a new Heavy Equipment Operator course in response to a strong demand in the construction industry. According ...
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Heavy Equipment Colleges of America Educates the Next Generation of Operators

It is no secret that the construction industry, as a whole, is in dire need of skilled trade workers. Did you know that, according to the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), 75 percent of ...

Dependable Crane School Expands Access to NCCCO Certification in Sacramento, CA

Dependable Crane School Expands Access to NCCCO Mobile Telescopic boom crane operator certification Pathways in ...
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DOLE: Heavy equipment operator 'in demand' job

High school graduates looking for an in-demand and "hard-to-fill" job may want to apply as a heavy equipment operator, the Department of Labor and Employment suggested this week. Citing the DOLE's ...
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City of Toledo Trains Heavy Equipment Operators with Simulators

In Toledo, Ohio, the Department of Public Service and the Department of Public Utilities together employ more than 75 heavy equipment operators to run the municipality’s equipment fleet. From motor ...