In today’s heavy equipment industry, running dealerships, rental operations, and equipment manufacturing plants as efficiently as possible, directly affects your bottom line. Human Resources is no different. Finding the right combination of full-time employees, contractors, and outsourced responsibilities can maximize your organization’s time and money.
From changing oil to analyzing telematics: One professional’s evolution shows how maintenance roles are transforming. I recently interviewed a proven Fleet Manager who started his career the traditional way: wrenching, changing oil, and changing tires on mobile machinery. More than
If you’ve ever cooked a meal or made a cake, then you know that there are multiple components necessary to achieve success. It is not enough to have a recipe and the ingredients. Likewise, it is not enough just having an oven, stove, and utensils. You
Whether you’re frustrated in your current role at a dealership, ready for a change at your rental company, caught in a workforce reduction at a manufacturer, or simply exploring what opportunities exist in the heavy equipment industry, connecting with a
Considering a career change in the heavy equipment industry is a significant decision that many professionals avoid, even when it’s clearly time to move on. Whether you work at a dealership, rental company, or manufacturer, our natural tendency as humans
Looking for incredibly talented heavy equipment managers can be very competitive. You’ll have to use every advantage you can get when hiring for your dealership, rental company, or OEM. It is estimated that a bad hire can cost upwards of 30% of the employee’s first-year salary,
Let’s face it, the recruiting industry doesn’t have the greatest reputation. Many heavy equipment dealerships, rental companies, and manufacturers have hired recruiters and paid hefty fees that yielded little or no return on investment. As a result, we encounter a lot of resistance from companies needing to
Whether you’re an experienced technician, a territory sales rep, a parts specialist, or an operations leader, interviews in the heavy equipment industry operate on a different level. Hiring managers aren’t just looking for someone who can do the job, they’re
Many heavy equipment dealerships, OEMs, and rental companies are struggling with the diesel technician shortage. What’s behind this problem? We’ve learned from interviews with hundreds of diesel technicians that several factors contribute to why heavy equipment companies struggle to hire
Resumes remain essential in the heavy equipment industry hiring process despite evolving technology and recruiting methods. Your resume serves as your personal marketing tool, much like how dealerships market equipment or rental companies promote their fleets, it should be clear, attractive, and effectively
