Start off small. Find some good used machines and then move up to more modern machines as you make some profit. If the used machines work well for you there is no reason to go into debt for newer stuff.
Portman Asset Finance are a company who assist businesses in the construction industry, including finance options for purchasing heavy equipment. An alternative company offering similar services is Machinery Trader.
Euro Auctions is an online company who offer heavy equipment auctions, which also have online bidding. This is a UK and Ireland company. Alex Lyon and Son in the USA have lists of their upcoming auctions on their website.
The training and experience required for jobs involving heavy equipment vary heavily depending on the type of equipment, and the company. Regardless of the type of equipment, you will generally be required to be over 18 years of age. Any local company that works with heavy equipment (construction, manufacturing, etc) may have openings for you.
There are a number of leasing companies in Detroit where one can lease heavy equipment including Safeway Services, United Rentals, Nes Rentals and Pullman.
One can find heavy equipment for sale by going to the Machinery Trader website. The website has a large variety of heavy equipment that can be purchased from the website.
One can find heavy equipment sales at various auctions which are held throughout the year. One can also find heavy equipment sales at online auctions such as Ebay, where sellers will often sell them outright as well.
There are resources for finding a heavy equipment trader for your tractor in your local yellow pages. Most heavy equipment traders can also be located at farm auctions.
There are always a variety of these positions open. Keep your eyes out on Craigslist, Monster, and HotJobs. Good luck! There are several heavy equipment operator positions available in dallas. A local construction company can be contacted to find job openings.
To find heavy eqipment schools in Dallas search www.rwm.org
I live in Utah and I would like to find out if is there school or training in Utah for heavy equipment operator.
www.EquipmentTraderOnline.com They are the best source for buying and selling new and used heavy equipment. They are a classified ads website, but you can find some good stuff there. You can sell your own equipment, new or used. The equipment you can find or buy can be farm equipment, construction equipment, forrestry equipment, mining equipment, lawn care equipment, equipment trailers...
The National Association of Heavy Equipment Training Schools (NAHETS) (http://www.heavy-equipment-training.com/) is a good start. The association connects you with their member schools.