I recently graduated college with a bachelor's degree in Computer information systems. However, I have decided that the office corporate world just isn't for me. Being confined in a building all day sounds like a miserable way to live.
Ever since I was little, I have loved construction equipment. I was never a girly girl, I loved my Tonka trucks and matchbox cars. I choose jeans and a sweatshirt over dressy clothes anyday. Even today, I still love driving by construction sites. I think it would actually be a fun job to either drive a dump truck all over the state (small state, NH) or to work in the dirt with an excavator, bull dozer, and any other heavy equipment!
I was wondering how one goes about entering this career path? Should I go get my CDL? How do you get training on these machines?
2007-11-06 12:21:56 · 10 answers · asked by jeepgirl0385 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
Where I live, to drive a truck as you describe takes a Commercial Driver's License, which like a auto license is granted by the state after a written and practical test. Look in the yellow pages for driving schools. There are schools in the state which teach driving all sorts of trucks, for a fee of course. However all they do is prepare you for taking the tests so you can pass and get a CDL. On private property, no license is needed for things like front end loaders, which you can pick up by on the job training, but there are also schools for construction equipment The schools all provide a certificate which means something in the world of driving things. Or as an alternative, look into the military. any construction battalion in the Army, Navy or National Guard would do and you kill two birds with one stone, get some training and not have to pay for it, and some patriotic duty. Check them all and see what they have to offer. Check out the driving schools in your area. Find out what they provide to assist with follow-on employment. You have your homework to do as far as research is concerned so you do not get caught up in a fly-by-night sham of a "school". Reputable established businesses will be able to provide you with numerous references.
2007-11-06 13:07:40 · answer #1 · answered by rowlfe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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I recently graduated college with a bachelor's degree in Computer information systems. However, I have decided that the office corporate world just isn't for me. Being confined in a building all day sounds like a miserable way to live.
Ever since I was little, I have loved construction...
2015-08-13 00:59:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most states, you MUST get a CDL, and probably with a specialty for some of the equipment you operate. Some county community colleges have a course to get a CDL. In many areas, truck drivers are in demand, so it should be hard to get started. Once you have some experience behind you, you can go into heavy equipment. Also, check the state highway department or commercial developers.
2007-11-06 12:29:21 · answer #3 · answered by cattbarf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dump Truck License
2016-11-13 20:06:52 · answer #4 · answered by afif 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Join the army and sign up for heavy equipment operator, you will get the best training available and will be able to drive that dump truck and a lot of other heavy equipment. Be all you can be in the U.S. Army.
2007-11-06 12:32:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dad has been in that field for more than 30 years. He now is the superviser of the county road dept. He got his training in the army when he was young. But you can go get your cdl and apply at road construction companies and others. Or you can go to a school for it. It only takes a few months. I am not sure exactly where you are, but I know there are some in vegas, arizona and some other places. I would just google it. Good luck and thats awesome I wish I could follow in my dads footsteps, but I am a wuse! Here are some websites:
www.equipment-school.com
www.heavy-equipment-school.com
www.heavyequipmenttraining.com
2007-11-06 12:26:06 · answer #6 · answered by Sadbrowneyes13 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You'll need a CDL for any type construction truck that you drive on the road.As far as the heavy equipment you can either get on with a small construction company that will let you learn on the job or go to school.There are vocational schools that teach heavy equipment.Make sure to check them out to be sure they're reputable.
2007-11-06 12:28:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
if your planning on driving dump trucks you will need your cdl's. contact your local employment agency and tell them that your interested in working in the construction field as a heavy equipment operator and that you need training. they should be able to give you the name of a company that does on job training or where you can take a class for this type of work
2007-11-06 12:28:00 · answer #8 · answered by mrs_pipesmoker 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well if you want to drive a dump truck you have to get cdls. if you want to run heavy equipment you need to find someone with heavy equipment that will let you learn how to run it.
2007-11-06 12:29:47 · answer #9 · answered by jennifer l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The operating engineers have an apprenticeship program you could check out. Find them in the Yellow pages under Union Organizations.
2007-11-06 12:26:10 · answer #10 · answered by Phil McCracken 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋