Heavy equipment operator

TNDC Secures Substantial Funding from BC Government for Year 2 of the Pioneering HEO Program

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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A key strategy to the success of the Tahltan HEO Program is supporting Tahltans in acquiring their Class 4, 5 and 7 drivers’ licences in Tahltan Territory.

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  • A key strategy to the success of the Tahltan HEO Program is supporting Tahltans in acquiring their Class 4, 5 and 7 drivers’ licences in Tahltan Territory.
  • Acquiring a driver’s licence is a significant barrier to employment in remote communities and is required to operate equipment.
  • “The inaugural year of our HEO program – February to June 2023 – has already had a profound impact on the lives of several Tahltans.
  • With the newly acquired funding, we are poised to extend the reach of the HEO Program, with new programs and new partners, and magnify its profound and lasting impact.

The International Union of Operating Engineers and Built Robotics Renew Training Partnership Through 2026

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Built Robotics, the inventor of the robotic Exosystem™ and leader in construction autonomy, today is announcing the renewal of its partnership with the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE).

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Built Robotics, the inventor of the robotic Exosystem™ and leader in construction autonomy, today is announcing the renewal of its partnership with the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE).
  • The renewal extends the strategic partnership through 2026, and will continue to put union members in the driver's seat of construction automation.
  • As part of the agreement, the IUOE and Built will continue training Robotic Equipment Operators (REOs) on Built's autonomous construction equipment.
  • "Skilled craft workers built America," said Noah Ready-Campbell, founder and CEO of Built Robotics.

TNDC partnering with TCG, Province and Industry to create Tahltan Nation Heavy Equipment Operator Training Program

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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The Tahltan Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) Training Program will address an industry problem, by combining equipment training in Tahltan Territory with on-the-job practical operating work experience and camp life exposure.

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  • The Tahltan Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) Training Program will address an industry problem, by combining equipment training in Tahltan Territory with on-the-job practical operating work experience and camp life exposure.
  • In addition to building capacity within the Tahltan community, the training program will integrate Tahltan regional and traditional knowledge on local projects while tapping into senior experienced Tahltan operators.
  • The program will align with SkilledTradesBC (formerly Industry Training Authority) learning outcomes as well as the Mining in HR Council common competencies.
  • “Skills training, such as the Tahltan Nation Heavy Equipment Operator Training program, is essential to addressing the demand for skilled trades in the area.”

ClearStream announces Name Change to FLINT and $115 million in New Contract Awards and Renewals

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
Workforce, Canada Business Corporations Act, Forestry, The Company, Safety, Energy, Toronto Stock Exchange, Minister of Innovation, Energy and Mines (Manitoba), CSM, Heavy equipment operator, Clearstream, Maintenance, Partnership, Security (finance), Oil, Mining, Agriculture

Flint entered Canada in 1949, opening an office in Edmonton and working in the Stettler area of central Alberta.

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  • Flint entered Canada in 1949, opening an office in Edmonton and working in the Stettler area of central Alberta.
  • ClearStream acquired the legacy Flint business and brand in 2019 and certain of the Companys operating divisions have already been using the brand.
  • The names of the legal entities associated with of each ClearStreams operating divisions have also been changed to reflect the FLINT brand.
  • FLINT is also pleased to announce that, during the month of November, it has booked new contract awards and renewals that are estimated to generate approximately $115 million in backlog.

Lincoln Tech Introduces Heavy Equipment Operator Training

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Monday, November 14, 2022
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Heavy equipment such as bulldozers, backhoes, dump trucks, and other construction vehicles require specially skilled, trained operators to manage the controls.

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  • Heavy equipment such as bulldozers, backhoes, dump trucks, and other construction vehicles require specially skilled, trained operators to manage the controls.
  • Were very excited to offer this new program as part of our Heavy Equipment career training, says Hamed Shibli, President of Lincoln Techs South Plainfield campus.
  • The program, which consists of two 120-hour training modules, can be completed as a standalone option or in combination with Lincoln Techs standard Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology program, which is offered at both campuses.
  • Lincoln currently operates 22 campuses in 14 states under four brands: Lincoln Technical Institute, Lincoln College of Technology and Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts and Sciences.

Mega Site Construction Job in Southeast Awarded to Barnett Southern Corporation and Its Partnership

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
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"Barnett Southern Corporation's mission is to provide superior utilities and site development services to our customers.

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  • "Barnett Southern Corporation's mission is to provide superior utilities and site development services to our customers.
  • Our team is excited to partner with leading construction companies to form MegaCivil and be a part of this project," stated Ames Barnett, President of Barnett Southern Corporation.
  • With the partnership of the three construction contractor companies, the partnership will operate as MegaCivil, LLC.
  • Barnett Southern has the experience and capacity in a variety of divisions, including Civil Construction, Marine, Energy and Disaster Relief.

Newfoundland and Labrador to see modest employment recovery to 2023 before contracting through 2027

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Monday, March 14, 2022
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The provinces construction labour market enjoyed a recovery in 2021, after experiencing a steep decline in employment in 2020.

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  • The provinces construction labour market enjoyed a recovery in 2021, after experiencing a steep decline in employment in 2020.
  • The sectors recovery was led by a strong surge in new-home construction, which is expected to be sustained in the near term.
  • An aging workforce presents a significant challenge for Newfoundland and Labradors construction industry.
  • In 2021, there were approximately 1,500 women employed in Newfoundland and Labradors construction industry; an increase of 400 over 2020.

XFL Announces Key Football Operations Hires

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Tuesday, December 21, 2021
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NEW YORK, Dec. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The XFL today announced six new additions to the football operations department.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The XFL today announced six new additions to the football operations department.
  • Jim Monosjoins the XFL as Senior Director of Football Operations where he will assist with player procurement as well as support day-to-day operations including travel coordination and scheduling for each of the teams.
  • Bobby Monicareturns to the XFL as Senior Director of Equipment Operations, where he will be responsible for ordering football related equipment for all teams.
  • Prior to joining the XFL in 2020, Monica worked at Zebra MotionWorks Sports Solutions as an Operations Specialist and was previously the Director of Equipment Operations at the United Football League.

The International Union of Operating Engineers and Built Robotics Announce Strategic Partnership

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Tuesday, March 10, 2020
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HOUSTON, March 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE), representing over 400,000 members across the United States and Canada who work as heavy equipment operators, mechanics, surveyors, welders, drivers, and stationary engineers, and Built Robotics, provider of autonomous robotic solutions for construction, have entered into a multi-year strategic partnership agreement.

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  • HOUSTON, March 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE), representing over 400,000 members across the United States and Canada who work as heavy equipment operators, mechanics, surveyors, welders, drivers, and stationary engineers, and Built Robotics, provider of autonomous robotic solutions for construction, have entered into a multi-year strategic partnership agreement.
  • The partnership will establish a training program to prepare IUOE members to oversee and manage robotic equipment, as well as work alongside autonomously operating vehicles.
  • As part of the agreement, Built Robotics will provide its guidance systems to the IUOE's state-of-the-art International Training & Education Center (ITEC) near Houston, Texas.
  • The International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) is a progressive, diversified trade union that primarily represents hoisting and portable engineers, who work in the construction industry as heavy equipment operators, mechanics, surveyors, welders and drivers, and stationary engineers, who maintain, operate and repair building and industrial complexes and service industries.