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Dealers
The two tiered technician field—and why dirty hands will still be required
In recent weeks we’ve published a couple of stories that provide an interesting contrast. If you click here, you’ll find our fourth and final report on the technician shortage. This article focuses on the future of technicians and all the digital tools they will be wielding soon. Click here and you’ll find ourour article on […]
December 30, 2019
Construction Equipment
The Top Construction Equipment Stories of 2019
1. Diesel technician shortage a perfect storm gathering for decades Today’s market heights have put an exclamation point on the construction equipment technician shortage, one that’s having a direct impact on contractors. Contractors can’t find the people they used to hire to take care of the equipment to the level they did in the past. […]
December 27, 2019
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
To fill growing diesel technician gap, dealers, OEMs, schools step up incentives, cooperation (Part 2 in series)
Discover how dealers, manufacturers, schools, and more are working together to help ease the industry's technician shortage in this Equipment World special.
June 4, 2019
Maintenance
A Desert Storm vet and 2017 AEMP Tech of the Year, Lee Manzanares’ skill is battle-tested
Lee Manzanares, the lead mechanic for RMCI General Contractor in Albuquerque, New Mexico, started on his career path at his father’s side. “Dad was a heavy equipment mechanic who worked in the mines. We also had a farm and we were always fixing stuff,” Manzanares says. “Dad moved quickly. You learned fast.” Manzanares learned well. […]
June 16, 2017
Dealers
This diesel tech finds intuition, experience and a bit of Googling helpful in move to management
Richard Waitz got his first taste of equipment repair tinkering with tractors and four-wheelers at his grandfather’s ranch in Cotula, Texas. And after blowing the engine in his first pickup truck, he learned some automotive skills the old fashioned way. But Waitz took a shine to diesel equipment when he attended Texas State Technical College […]
August 12, 2016
Construction Equipment
Master Status: JCB launches a technician training program and national championship rolled into one
Calling service technicians the “unsung heroes” of its dealership network, UK-based equipment manufacturer JCB has launched a new program in North America that seeks to celebrate these techs’ achievements in a decidedly more heroic manner—championship ring and all. Dubbed the Master Technician program, the initiative is equal parts training and competition. First comes the training. Dealers […]
July 29, 2015
Construction Equipment
THE CHOICE: Young heavy equipment technician follows love of machines instead of finance degree, earns AEMP’s top honor
You don’t find many young guys with college degrees working as heavy equipment technicians. But the Association of Equipment Management Professionals’ Technician of the Year Brent Schroder found out quickly that working on equipment is far more satisfying and lucrative than what he could be doing with his bachelor’s degree in finance. Growing up in […]
July 6, 2015
Construction Equipment
Detect hydraulic leaks and prevent hydraulic fluid injuries with the SafetyBlu SB-450
High-pressure lines are one of the most dangerous components in any shop. Crack open the wrong hydraulic fitting (and that’s any fitting under pressure) and the resulting jet of hydraulic fluid can strip away flesh and penetrate deep under the skin. If enough of the fluid gets into the blood stream it can kill the […]
April 3, 2015
Construction Equipment
Stainless steel EZ Oil Drain valves prevent contamination
EZ Oil Drain Valves are a great way to simplify oil changes and sampling. Now the company has come up with a product that drains diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tanks and eliminates spillage that may contaminate other parts of your engine. The SS version of the EZ Oil Drain valve is made from stainless steel […]
March 5, 2015
Construction Equipment
Shell debuts Rotella ELC-NF, a nitrite-free, multi-vehicle coolant
Modern diesel engines run hotter, no getting around it. To help these emissions-compliant engines keep cool, Shell Lubricants has introduced a new nitrite free coolant, Rotella ELC-NF. The “ELC” in the product name stands for extended life coolant and the formula is designed to last for 600,000 on-highway miles or 12,000 hours in commercial applications. […]
February 19, 2015
Construction Equipment
REVIEW: Keen Destin a steel-toed work shoe with skater traction and styling that’s perfect for mechanics
[imagebrowser id=195] My shoes have taken a beating since I moved into the shop full time. I’ve pretty much always worn skater shoes, which are comfortable and designed to withstand abrasion and hold up under some pretty tough conditions. They worked fine for residential construction, but they don’t offer toe protection against rolling vehicle components […]
February 11, 2015
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