There is no doubt the construction and heavy equipment industry is currently dominated by men. Traditionally, like most fields, men were only seen on site. Times are changing. Women are increasingly being hired for many of these jobs. This is not only due to the fact that there is a shortage of operators, in general, but also because women may possess motor and sensory skills that are innate to them. Im not saying one gender is better than the other. But it is very possible that one gender may be better suited in certain areas.
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The NAHETS blog does a great job highlighting this growing trend. Although the relative numbers are still small, women are being trained and utilized more than ever operating heavy equipment. They have posted stats for you to check out.
