The course is designed to cover the general requirements for safe operation of Skid Steer with bucket and fork attachments, and the requirements of the SAE J1388 Standard. The course includes classroom instruction, final written exam, and hands-on evaluation of the operator.

Curriculum covers OSHA Regulations and SAE Standards, types and selection, safe operating practices, associated hazards, controls, capabilities, stability, inspections and maintenance, fueling, and operators’ manual requirements.

Skid Steer Loader Operators Practical Evaluation: An operator practical evaluation is included and will be conducted for use of the MEWP operator's performance to ensure that the operator has the knowledge, skills, and competency needed to operate the equipment safely.

Who Should Attend: Required for employees who operate Skid Steer. Only trained and authorized personnel shall be permitted to operate skid steer. Participants must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS
Safety Equipment Required: Attending participants are required to bring Hardhat, Safety Glasses, Work Gloves, Work Boots, Reflective Vest or Jacket and wear proper Work Clothing to participate in hands-on exercises and operator practical evaluation.  

Completion Requirements: Participants are required to be present and actively participate in all learning activities including written exam, and practical evaluation. Participants who successfully complete the program will receive a Skid Steer operator training qualification card. Employer specific training and authorization is required. Retraining and qualifying every 3 years or earlier due to unsafe act observed, a near miss or accident, and equipment or workplace changes. 

Learning Aids: Participants should come prepared with a note pad and pen. Guides and handouts will be provided at the start of the course.

Course Length: Approximately 8 hours including classroom, written test, followed by practical exercises and operator evaluations.

Upcoming Class Dates: 

• Wednesday, September 6
  
• Thursday, September 7
  
• Tuesday, October
• Wednesday, October 4

Mark your calendars for the IAMU Wastewater Collection System Workshop sponsored by CIT Sewer Solutions.  This IAMU workshop will take place on Tuesday, October 10  at the IAMU Training and Office Complex.

Training topics will include:

Case Study of Defiance, IA
Muffin Monster Grinders and Related Products
Sanitary Sewer Master Plan for City of Bloomfield

Live demos will include:

Jet Trailer and Camera Truck – Mid Iowa
Robotic Cutter – CIT Sewer Solutions
SITHE Chopper Pump Demo – Electric Pump
Control Panel and Starnet Building Demo – Electric Pump

0.5 CEUs available for Wastewater only.
 
Cost:
IAMU Members - $50.00
Non-Members - $70.00
(Includes CEUs and provided lunch)  

Registration is open.  For more information about the workshop, brochure, and online registration, click HERE.

Registration is now open for Gas "Boot Camp" - Phase 2!

• 10/3/2023 to 10/5/2023
• Workshop is limited to 15 attendees - register now to claim your spot!

 
Who Should Attend?
This training course is intended for individuals who have at least one or more years of experience in the natural gas industry and/or have already successfully completed Boot Camp for Dispatch and On-CalI Personnel.

This training course is intended to provide "next steps" in the operator qualification process by providing in depth classroom and hands-on training for OQ covered tasks.

All classroom and hands-on training will be conducted according to procedures found in the IAMU Operations & Maintenance Plan - Written Procedures Manual.
 
Additional information, brochure, and online registration can be found HERE
 
Note:
Written exams will not be completed during Boot Camp - Phase 2. Written exams must be completed online, prior to or immediately after completion of this training course. Performance Evaluations will be conducted for all tasks covered during the training course.