Skilled, experienced operators are key to achieving consistent performance and efficiency from today’s earthmoving machines. To meet production goals and maximize their heavy equipment investment, equipment owners must train their operators in the most current skills and techniques available.

The Empire Training Services Group offers such programs for both new and seasoned operators. Our experienced Caterpillar® certified instructors also perform worksite analyses to improve productivity and ensure equipment reliability.

Machine Groups Covered

Backhoes

Construction Trucks

Excavators

Landfill Compaction Equipment

Motor Graders

Off Highway Trucks

Rubber Tired Dozers

Telehandlers

Track Type Tractors

Wheel Loaders

Wheel Tractor Scrapers

Course List

I. Equipment Familiarization
Course length:           8-16 hours

Class size:                5-8 operators

Includes:                  Walk-around inspection; cab and controls; fundamental operating techniques

II. Equipment Introduction

Course length:          40 hours

Class size:               4-6 operators

Includes:                 Safety; machine component familiarization; walk-around
inspection; cab and controls; fundamental techniques; training on productive techniques for appropriate tasks (includes Operators Manual review)

III. Equipment Refresher

Course length:           24-32 hours* 

Class size:                5-8 operators

Includes:                  Same as Equipment Introduction.

*Course length varies depending on operator experience levels.

IV. Application Courses

Designed for trained operators, this course focuses on techniques for maximizing production during specific operations.

V. Custom Courses

Developed around individual customer needs.