Heavy Equipment Operator

The objective of Earth Moving Heavy Equipment Operator Training Program is to impress upon the students the necessity for safety in all aspects of earth moving heavy equipment operations and procedures. Each Earth Moving Heavy Equipment Operator Training Program is based on the latest equipment specific HSE, OSHA & ANSI/ASME safety standards and manufacturer’s requirements.

The information provided in the classroom is reinforced with hands-on application sessions at the customer’s site using their earth moving equipment. The duration of the program is one to three days, depending on the type of equipment used. All personnel attending this program will gain significant and useful skills and will leave with a stronger understanding and appreciation of the requirements and responsibilities of Heavy Equipment Operators.

You will benefit from learning about:

• Applicable OSHA & ANSI/ASME Standards
• Operator Qualifications, Responsibilities and Conduct Operating Controls
• Terminology, Definitions and Components
• Machine Operating Characteristics
• General Equipment Care and Maintenance
• Operator Pre-Start/During/Post Inspections
• Safe Operating Practices
• Record Keeping Requirements
• Standard Construction Methods
• The Importance of Warning and Danger Labels
• Manufacturer’s Specifications

Types of Heavy Equipment Covered:

• Skid Loaders
• Rock Drills
• Motor Graders
• Track and Rubber Tire Mounted Bulldozers
• Self-Propelled Scrapers
• Track and Wheel Mounted Front End Loaders
• Excavators
• Motor Graders
• Ditchers and Trenchers
• Combination Backhoe/Loaders
• Sewer Pump Trucks
• Wheel Loaders