Tag: construction equipment for kids

Recruiting & retention

Dozer Day is building the next generation of equipment operators and construction professionals

What kid doesn’t love big construction machines? While the industry struggles to find manpower, Dozer Day is exposing kids ages 2 to 12 to the world of heavy equipment in the hopes that they’ll carry that enthusiasm into their teenage years, their educational choices and eventually their adult careers. That’s the theory anyway, behind Dozer […]

September 24, 2019

Construction Equipment

6th Day of Construction Gifts: Caterpillar has a ride-on dozer for kids now; turns on a dime, makes Power Wheels look lame (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

[imagebrowser id=156] If your kid loves big machines and dirt, here’s the item that should be at the top of your shopping list for them this Christmas. This Caterpillar dozer from Kid Trax features a working blade that your little operator can raise and lower and it has two motors that allow the diminutive dozer […]

December 15, 2014

Construction Equipment

12 Days of Construction Gifts, Tools & Toys

It’s that time of year again. Time to face down traffic and head to the shopping malls and department stores, or, if you’re the type who prefers Amazon, have a seat on the couch and click “Add to Cart” until the gift list is complete. And if you’ve got a contractor, construction worker or little […]

December 7, 2014

Construction Equipment

Giving kids the thrill only construction equipment can bring

Alisa Bennett, one of our 2012 Contractor of the Year finalists, has a keen eye for marketing. She also knows a good opportunity when she sees one. So when her local librarian called her up to propose a “Big Digger Day” for the library’s story time, she was immediately on board. The result: a great chance […]

July 24, 2013