WHY ATS?

Associated Training Services (ATS) is America's oldest and largest heavy equipment operator training school. Founded in 1959, it is a family owned and operated school. ATS offers career service assistance and nationwide; it is easy for ATS graduates to find local employment.

If you think that a career in heavy equipment operation might be the fresh start that you’re looking for, Associated Training Services is for you. They can make learning any of the various machines easy and fun and this is a family business that has a history.

The company was formed back in 1959 with the intention of supplying the best in heavy equipment operator training, and that’s just what we have been doing ever since.

Here are some reasons why you should choose ATS as your career training service:

LONGEVITY
You don't stay in business this long unless you are committed to doing the very best at what you do. We have been training in the construction industry since 1959. Associated Training Services is looking forward to a future with new energy independence which will create over 5 million new green construction jobs over the next ten years. Most of the construction jobs opening up due to the Green Jobs Initiative will be in Heavy Construction, which means that being trained as a crane operator, bulldozer operator, excavator operator, loader operator, scraper operator, commercial truck driver or other jobs operating heavy equipment will mean you are in-demand as these green jobs become available.

QUALITY
ATS is in it for the long run and we know quality speaks for itself. Whether its instructional staff, curriculum, equipment or facilities, ATS strives to always stand out above the rest. ATS offers national heavy equipment operator certifications, Class-A Commercial Drivers License, and national crane certification.

INTEGRITY
We do what we say we are going to do by offering hands-on training with all of our heavy equipment and lifetime nationwide career service assistance. We take this commitment to integrity very seriously.

PRIDE
ATS takes a personal interest in the success of the business. As a family business each family member continually goes above and beyond the call of duty to make ATS a stronger and better school.

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
ATS owners, managers, instructors, and staff are all focused on one objective - you the student. Without you, we have nothing. Our job is to make your experience at our ATS heavy equipment operator, crane certification, and commercial truck driving school an enjoyable and satisfying experience. Our staff is made up of a team of workers who are highly experienced and certified in the heavy equipment, crane operating, and commercial truck driving industry. With all of the skills and knowledge that our staff has to offer to you, you will find that no other training service will be able to offer you such an outstanding service for your heavy equipment operator career needs. We are dedicated to making sure that you achieve all of your goals and to helping make all of your dreams come true.

STATE BOARDS OF EDUCATION:
ATS Schools are licensed by state boards of education in the following states:  WI, IL, MN, IN, MI, IA, WV.