Operator Training

  SimulatorTrailer 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. Invest in your operators now and extend the life of your equipment.

The Empire Production Management Group offers 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

Empire Opertor Training Specialist: Bob Kell 520-730-1455 

Course List  

Equipment Familiarization

Equipment Familiarization 

Suitable for all entry level operators or for introducing experienced operators to a new machine or machine group

Course length:  8-16 hours

Class size:  5-8 operators

Includes 

  • Walk-around inspection
  • Cab and controls
  • Fundamental operating techniques

Equipment Introduction

Equipment Introduction 

Suitable for all entry level operators or for introducing experienced operators to a new machine or machine group

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)

Equipment Refresher

Equipment Refresher 

Suitable for experienced operators who have never attended formal training – Improves safety, productivity and machine reliability

Course length:  24-32 hours* 

Class size:  5-8 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)

*Course length varies depending on operator experience levels.

Application & Custom Courses

Application Courses 

Focuses on one machine and one task – Suitable for operators experienced on the machine but who need training on a new task
Improves safety, productivity, and machine reliability.

Custom Courses 

Customized courses designed to assist your organization in reaching its goals.

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  • SitechBW
  • SafetyBW
  • ERCBW
  • RentalColor
  • CatbW
  • TIER