Agreement Includes the Use of 31,000-Pound Wheel Loader on Campus ATI is pleased to announce a new partnership with Liebherr USA (LUS), one of the largest construction machine manufacturers in the world. Through this partnership, LUS will host up to six co-op students from ATI in its heavy equipment program. While in the program, they
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When Collin Chizmar graduated from high school, he knew one thing for sure. “I was acutely aware that I could never work in an office,” he says. “There was no way I could sit behind a desk for eight to ten hours a day.” After graduation, he decided that he would move to Virginia Beach,
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Urbanization is the process of moving rural populations more closely together. There are still amazing opportunities for growth in urban areas around the world. Heavy construction vehicles are a vital part of this growth. Big machines allow construction firms to create the urban neighborhoods of tomorrow. What are some of the most common heavy vehicle
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Heavy vehicles are critical to many industrial activities, including large-scale commerce, farming, construction, mining, forestry, landscaping, transportation, as well as land clearing. A heavy vehicle is defined as a vehicle that has a gross vehicle mass (weight when fully loaded) exceeding 4.5 tons. These vehicles use diesel and need special maintenance provided by heavy vehicle
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There are two things all good mechanics possess: knowledge and skill. That’s just to be good. The great motor mechanics–those who are in high demand, own their own shops, and call their own shots–usually have a degree as well as certification. You can tell the difference by the long line of people waiting outside their
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If you know your way around an engine and love working with your hands, it might be time to consider a career as an auto mechanic. According to a story published by CNBC, the industry is in dire need of people who have the knowledge, skills, and experience to keep cars, trucks, SUVs, and anything
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You’ve already decided a career as an HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) professional is what you want. You’d like to begin living your life as soon as possible, but you also know long-term career success – advancement, management, even ownership – begins with education. You need a degree to stay on a fast track to
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If it is made of metal, it has been welded. From buildings and bridges to cars and planes, welding is an integral part of our economy. While we don’t always notice every weld behind the walls or under the hood, welding helps keep us safe and improves our quality of life. Welding is integral in
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Ah, the call of the open road. Some say America’s truck drivers are the last of a dying breed. A group of free-wheeling professionals who refuse to be contained. They’ve traded cubicles for well-equipped cabins. They know their routes like the backs of their hands–and they’re carrying the country’s bright future in their trailers. Today’s
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If you’ve been thinking about enrolling in truck driving school, you’re probably wondering if you can cut it. What is it like, going back to school after you’ve perhaps been out of the classroom for a long time? Will you be able to study and remember all you need to know when you’re tested? What’s
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Heavy vehicles are very important in the large scale commercial, agriculture and industry, and they require heavy vehicle professionals to keep them running properly. Heavy vehicles like bulldozers, trucks and trains require special maintenance in order to promote safety and optimal performance. Heavy vehicle mechanics and technicians are responsible for the upkeep of the engines
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Heavy vehicle repair is a vocation that requires mechanics who can diagnose, maintain, and make repairs to equipment used in agriculture, construction, transportation, manufacturing, shipbuilding and repair, and road building. Technicians also need skills in tuning up and testing vehicles, in addition to replacing or repairing faulty parts. What a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic Does It’s
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