Career News
Women in the Driver’s Seat
Bennett International Group is an award-winning logistics and transportation specialist. Each year, the company recognizes the accomplishments of the women who drive for Bennett’s business units. These women flourish in their own businesses as fleet owners, independent contractors, and /or owner/operators. The company recently profiled Denise Endicott, one of the 2020 recipients of the company’s…
Read MoreA Day in the Life of a Crane Operator
Maxim Crane Works interviewed one of its crane operators, James Creek, to get insight into what a day in the life of a mobile or crawler crane operator is like. James started as a crane operator on a career path that ultimately took him to Vice President of the Power Division. Maxim Crane Works is…
Read MoreCareer Spotlight: Heavy Equipment Mechanics
Summer Ignite program from UTI offers free technical training for High School Juniors. An article published by ForConstructionPros.com highlights the salary ranges for mechanics of mobile heavy equipment, such as cranes. (How Much Should Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics Make?) These technicians are responsible for making sure equipment complies with regulations and safety guidelines, conducting preventative…
Read MoreThe Importance of Soft Skills in a Technical Industry
People Skills. Soft Skills. Emotional Intelligence. Whatever you call it, it’s important even for jobs requiring technical know-how. In fact, a recent podcast on The Contractors Best Friend attests that given the skilled labor shortage, employers might have better luck filling positions with people who have strong soft skills and teaching them the technical skills…
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