If you ever played Tonka trucks as a child, you probably remember how much fun it was. Well, you can still play Tonka trucks as an adult, just with heavy equipment.Wagner Used Equipment is a heavy equipment dealer with locations in Colorado, New Mexico, and Far West Texas. We offer used and rental heavy equipment for all your needs, from landscaping and mining to construction and, yes, playing Tonka trucks. Below, we'll take a look at seven great reasons to become a heavy equipment operator. Contact us today!
Challenging Work
Operating a piece of heavy equipment is a bit more complicated than pushing your Tonka truck around. In fact, it takes quite a bit of skill, training, and precision in order to ensure you are getting the job done right. You'll need to have attention to detail, be able to multitask, have great problem-solving skills, and be able to read blueprints and schematics.
Great Job Opportunities
Currently, there are just not enough workers to fill available positions here in the United States across many industries. And, with construction in most parts of the U.S. showing no signs of slowing down, the need for workers is large. In fact, overall employment growth numbers put construction equipment operators’ growth rate at 5% in the next few years.
Rewarding Work
One of the reasons you probably loved playing Tonka trucks and other games, such as building with Legos and more, was seeing the final output — creating something out of nothing. When you become a heavy equipment operator, you'll get to see firsthand what you can create, from a new road or condominium complex to a kids' playground and a pond for waterfowl.
Fun!
You will most definitely have fun operating used heavy equipment. There is something insanely fulfilling about moving dirt from one place to the next, digging holes, picking up hay and moving it to your fields, and grading a driveway for a customer. And, if you are into demolition, it's also great fun to see a building knocked down, too!
Every-Day Variety
Every day as a heavy equipment operator is different, especially if you operate more than one type of machinery. For example, one day you could be operating an excavator, digging basements for new homes, and the next day you could be operating a telehandler and lifting up roofing materials to a roofing crew. The days vary with the jobs, and you'll be challenged mentally almost as much as physically.
Outdoor Work Environment
Many people these days are cooped up inside all day long because they have a desk job. While this can be great for those who like that type of work, for many, it can be particularly challenging. When you are a heavy equipment operator, you get to be outside every day. This means you'll get to enjoy the nice weather when it comes, breathe in fresh air, and watch nature when it comes. Of course, it can be cold in the winter, but most new equipment from Cat dealers such as Wagner Equipment Co. and even used heavy machinery now have climate-control cabs.