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.
Home Depot offers basic training and instruction on how to use the equipment they rent. Use common sense when operating heavy machinery. They offer basic training on how to operate the equipment. They do not offer advance training.
Generally, heavy equipment training schools can be found throughout the USA but there are some trainers such as those at Total Equipment Training that send instructors to your location using your own equipment and customize a particular training program for the needs of your employees.
The National Association of Heavy Equipment Training Schools has a location in North Carolina.
The closest training program for heavy equipment is in Picher Oklahoma. It is a six week course.
In order to get training for Caterpillar heavy equipment one could view Caterpillar equipment videos which can be bought as online self learning from their website, Cat. One can also run simulations or consult an instructor.
National Association of Heavy Equipment Training Schools's motto is 'Get the Training, Get the Certification, Get the Job'.
Heavy equipment classes are available through many reputable schools. The National Association of Heavy Equipment Training Schools offers training in multiple states. Their website is: http://www.nahets.org/
The ability to lift heavy objects, operate large machinery, have a licence or completed the training manual or training session for the company are all necessary.
National Association of Heavy Equipment Training Schools was created in 2006.
You can learn about heavy equipment jobs online by visiting indeed. The jobs posted all over the United States list the qualifications for heavy equipment jobs such as working in food package industries, unloading dock shipments, and manufacturing car parts.
Greater Ottawa Truck Training in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada offers heavy equipment training.
MCC offers heavy equipment operator training, in a college setting.