I have a friend who wants to be a heavy-equipment operator. Any advice on how to do this?
Asked by chanda712
He lives in Canada and has no experience in heavy equipment operating. I know he need to get a CDL if he is to work in NY, but not sure about the Canada laws. he doesn't have thousands to spend on going to a school first, besides I've heard that most operators find them a joke and they advise to learn on the job. Does anyone know of any resources where he can find companies that will train him on the job? I really don't know anything about the field at all, but really want to help him out. He wants to make a career out of it, not just a part time job, what would be the best way for him to start? Well he wants to join the canadian military and get trained there, but I don't want him to put his life at risk and commit four years just to learn how to operate heavy equipment. He just wants to join cuz he has no life savings and is worried about retirement stuff. There has to be a better way :(

Best Answer:
Join the National Guards. They'll train you in all kinds of heavy equipment & even help you find a job,as well as pay for college.

get their training from the military
Answered by ft3535

Let him try to apply for Petroleum Company
Answered by temanad