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Street Sweeper
Course Overview:
This course provides participants with the knowledge and basic skill of street sweeper operation. Each student will receive a combination of classroom/theory and practical/hands-on training.
Classroom Topics:
- Equipment Design
- Pre-Start Inspection
- Equipment Warning Devices
- Safety Considerations
- Controls Review
- Right Hand Drive
- Recognizing Sweep Functions
- Sweeper Related Defensive Driving
- Hands-On Pre-Trip Inspection (Performed By Instructor)
Field/Hands-on Activities:
- Pre-Start Inspection (Performed By Student)
- Controls Review
- Maneuvering Around Obstacles Using Both Right And Left Drive (If Equipped)
- Off Loading Functions
Who Should Attend:
Any person who operates a street sweeper
Learning Objectives:
This course will help operators make better, more informed decisions in every aspect of snowplow operation. The results of this learning process are improved:
- Knowledge and conscientious attitude regarding salt management
- Vehicle and attachment maintenance and inspection habits
- Safety awareness
- Productivity
Evaluation/Documentation: Theory exam (multiple choice), oral exam (by instructor) and practical exam (on equipment). Each successful participant will be provided with a course certificate and the employer will receive a written operator training summary.
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Heavy Equipment Training