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Survey: 87% of automotive technicians actively use a cell phone for work in the bay
An automotive market research firm has released a survey on technician cell phone use that should also interest the employers of construction equipment technicians. IMR says its latest survey on cell phone use in bays at independent repair shops shows that 99.6 percent of automotive repair technicians own a cell phone, with 46.4 percent also own […]
January 23, 2020
Dealers
As construction equipment evolves, basic technician skills are still needed (Part 4 in series)
Editor’s Note: This is the final part in our four-part series on the challenges brought on by the shortage of diesel technicians in the U.S. You can read Part One of the series by clicking here. Read Part Two, here. Read Part Three, here. Talk about the future of construction equipment technicians and several terms […]
December 19, 2019
Dealers
Winners announced in Navistar’s Technician Rodeo
Technicians from Arizona, Canada and Colombia won their categories at Navistar’s 2019 Technician Rodeo. The 13thannual competition at the company’s product support center in Woodridge, Illinois, tested the skills and speed of service of top technicians in its dealer network. Winners were as follows: Top Service Technician Award for Truck – Brandon Wesselius of Lewis Motor […]
September 4, 2019
Roadbuilding
Asphalt Institute announces 2019 asphalt emulsion training sessions
The Asphalt Institute says the 2019 Basic Emulsion Technician Training sessions are made to give insight into the asphalt emulsion process. Learn more here.
November 27, 2018
Roadbuilding
Contractors end lockout of Mich. union equipment operators
A lockout of union equipment operators and technicians by a contractors group in Michigan has ended -- so now work can resume on major road projects in the state.
October 1, 2018
Roadbuilding
Contractors lock out union operators, techs from Mich. road jobs, halting major projects
Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association started the lockout September 4 after the union had been negotiating with independent contractors.
September 25, 2018
Dealers
AED Foundation begins road show featuring workforce initiatives
The Associated Equipment Distributor's Foundation is visiting its accredited colleges to discuss its new workforce initiatives. Click to read more on this.
June 13, 2018
Construction Equipment
How to install and setup excavator attachments for optimum performance
Webtec has released a video to teach the proper installation and setup of hydraulic attachments while using the company’s DHM Series hydraulic tester. The video, embedded below, shows how to test the operating flow and back pressure from the excavator to such attachments as breakers, hammers and crushers. Improper installation can shorten the life of […]
December 27, 2017
Roadbuilding
Asphalt Institute webinars planned for engineers, technicians
The Asphalt Institute is offering two 90-minute webinars to help technicians and engineers advance their knowledge and earn professional development hours. The first webinar, Basics of Asphalt Mix Design, will be November 21 at noon (EST). It is designed for engineers and technicians who are new to the profession and are interested in learning the […]
November 16, 2017
Business
Fleet management course scheduled in Wisc.
A course on management of public and private equipment fleets will be held November 14-15 at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. John E. Dolce, fleet director with Wendel Companies in Roseland, New Jersey, is the instructor. He has more than 40 years of experience in management and operation of public and private fleets and is the […]
October 24, 2017
Construction Equipment
Air Force Master Sgt., combat veteran named AEMP Technician of the Year
It takes a lot to keep a big fleet running, even more so under enemy fire and on two continents. But Master Sgt. James C. Thomas III has proven himself adept at all these challenges and was named as the 2014 Technician of the Year by the Association of Equipment Management Professionals. Thomas received the […]
March 2, 2014
Construction Equipment
Heavy equipment technicians should avoid “mechanical logic” when diagnosing electrical problems
Even the best mechanics and technicians tend to get brain freeze when faced with an electrical problem. Fleet managers and shop supervisors who get impatient with the lack of progress only make things worse. Why? Because mechanical work and electrical work are two different animals. “If you try to apply mechanical logic and thinking to […]
February 28, 2014
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