heliotropicmoth
Member
Hello all,
I posted this in the "introduce yourself" thread but didn't get much response.
I have a desk job in accounting and wish to change careers. Feel free to talk me out of it if you feel the need, but I just cannot stand what I do now. I have always been interested in heavy machines and would like to work with earthworks in the Permaculture industry eventually. I have a few questions I was hoping to get answered on this forum.
Is the heavy equipment field feast and famine in regards to work in spring-fall and no work in the winter? I am located in SW Ohio.
Do newbies typically get hired on at a specific company or do you have to do contract work mostly? How does the newbie get the experience required in most of the ads I see for heavy equipment operators?
The Career center program around me offers NCCER Heavy Equipment Operation – Levels 1, 2 & 3. Is this the industry standard or would I want any other certifications? Should I get my CDL through this same program or find a job that possibly will put me through it? Is a CDL license and Hazmat something I would want / need in this industry?
I am male 33 year old, a homeowner and engaged to be married. No kids yet.
I have other questions but this is a good start. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for taking the time to read this.
Patrick
I posted this in the "introduce yourself" thread but didn't get much response.
I have a desk job in accounting and wish to change careers. Feel free to talk me out of it if you feel the need, but I just cannot stand what I do now. I have always been interested in heavy machines and would like to work with earthworks in the Permaculture industry eventually. I have a few questions I was hoping to get answered on this forum.
Is the heavy equipment field feast and famine in regards to work in spring-fall and no work in the winter? I am located in SW Ohio.
Do newbies typically get hired on at a specific company or do you have to do contract work mostly? How does the newbie get the experience required in most of the ads I see for heavy equipment operators?
The Career center program around me offers NCCER Heavy Equipment Operation – Levels 1, 2 & 3. Is this the industry standard or would I want any other certifications? Should I get my CDL through this same program or find a job that possibly will put me through it? Is a CDL license and Hazmat something I would want / need in this industry?
I am male 33 year old, a homeowner and engaged to be married. No kids yet.
I have other questions but this is a good start. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for taking the time to read this.
Patrick