Loader Operator Training and Certification Program

Loader Operator Training and Certification Program
Video Training Instructor: George Bunker 970-632-4917

Beginner Loader Operator Training Course Duration: 12 Hours
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Beginner Loader Operator TrainingExperienced Operator Recertification
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Email*
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Are you taking this training while on the clock or on a paid bad weather day?*

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Are you taking this training on your own personal time away from the job and on unpaid time?*

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What job are you currently on?*
Security question: What is the IWS email address of your superintendent?*
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Have you taken this training somewhere else within the past year?

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- This training program must be completed before the trainee is allowed to progress on to the 10-hour field training program.
- This course must be completed with a score of 100% before the trainee can move forward.
- The field training session requires instructor acceptance and approval before the trainee receives their completion certificate.
Pre-Operations Checklist - Loader
Pre-Operations Checklist - Loader Test
1. A pre-Operation Inspection should be completed each day before the equipment is placed into operation:

TrueFalse
2. There are three areas to look at when doing an inspection:

General WalkaroundUnder the HoodIn the CabAll the above
3. General walkaround looks at all the exterior aspects of the equipment, such as:

LightsGlassTires and WheelsDoorStepsHydraulic CylindersLeaksAny other damageAll the above
4. Under he hoods you are looking for items such as:

Fluid LevelsFuel FilterFuel Sight GlassLeaksWorn or Broken BeltsAir FilterElectrical DamageCaps TightBatteriesRadiatorCooling FinsDEF systemOther DamageAll the above
5. In the cab you are looking for items such as:

Door Locks and LatchesStepsSeatbelt DamageControlsClutter or GarbageWindow Wipers and FluidCheck for Error CodesFuel LevelMotor sounds rightAll the above
The Pre-Operation Checklist Form can be found where?

at www.iws.support in the Forms tabIn the file cabinetIn the desk drawerOn the clip boardIn your lunch box
Beginner Loader Operator Training
Beginner Loader Operator Training Test
1. When entering the loader you must have ____ points of contact as you climb into the cab.

1234
2. A pre-operation inspection must be completed before operating a loader.

TrueFalse
3. When you open the loader door for cab entry, you want to immediately ____ the door into the open.

Zip-tieDuct TapeLockClamp
4. As soon as you sit into the operator seat, you should put on your ____.

HardhatSafety GlassesGlovesSeatbelt
5. Before starting the machine, you should turn the ignition to accessory and check for ____.

Error CodesTire pressureBattery fluidWasher fluid
6. Before operating the machine, you should take a minute to get to know the machine if you have never operated that particular model.

TrueFalse
7. ____ should be properly adjusted prior to operating a loader.

Steering wheelWindow settingsMirrorsRadio volume
8. The joystick in most loader models operates the boom and bucket.

TrueFalse
9. Always drive with your loaded bucket close to the ground.

TrueFalse
10. It’s OK to raise your loaded bucket all the way up and all the way back.

TrueFalse
11. More and more of the newer model loaders are replacing the steering wheel with a joystick.

TrueFalse
12. The shifter in most models is on the left column.

TrueFalse
13. There is always an indicator somewhere on the top of the bucket that will show the level of the bucket blade.

TrueFalse
14. You should allow your wheels to spin when scooping a bucket of material.

TrueFalse
15. It’s important not to perform rapid maneuvers when the loaded bucket is in an elevated position- this action could cause a tip over.

TrueFalse
16. When parking the machine, you should rest the bucket ____.

In the airAgainst a wallOn the ground
17. Never leave a loader unattended when the motor is running.

TrueFalse
Loading a Dumptruck
Loading a Dump Truck Test
1. The first thing to consider when loading a dump truck is how much ____ the truck can legally haul on the public roads of travel.

SandRockGravelWeight
2. Be sure not to dump media on the outside of the dump truck during the loading operations.

TrueFalse
3. You want to make sure the dump truck is parked in such a way that the media source and the dump truck allow the loader to work in a V pattern.

TrueFalse
4. Make sure the dump truck driver is in a ____ place before loading the truck.

DangerousSafeFar away
5. The load going into the dump truck should be distributed evenly to distribute the load across all axles.

TrueFalse
6. Be sure not to fast dump a bucket into the dump truck. It is hard on the truck’s suspension.

TrueFalse
7. The higher you get a loaded bucket, the less ____ the machine is.

WeightStableControlFun
8. It’s important to keep track of the weight of the material going into the dump truck.

TrueFalse
9. If a bucket holds three yards of material that weighs 2500 lbs/yard, how many loads will it take to load 20 tons.

455.36
10. You should always try to center the load over the rear axles.

TrueFalse
What Not To Do in a Loader
What Not To Do in a Loader Test
1. Don’t angle the bucket so it digs into the ground, this will cause a depression in the ground that will make it difficult to maneuver around.

TrueFalse
2. Don’t ____ your tires. This also causes depressions in the ground.

SpinRotate
3. You should load with the traction control engaged.

TrueFalse
4. Never drive with a ____ bucket lifted high into the air.

EmptyLoadedSmallLarge
5. Be sure not to engage the ____ feature when working with media.

SwingFloatLoadDump
6. Take the time to understand the equipment you are operating. Don’t be afraid to ask questions!

TrueFalse
Fork Attachments
Fork Attachments Test
1. Where should the center of gravity be on the fork's attachment?

Over the driver seatOn the tip of the forksAgainst the frameIn the rear of the loader
2. It's OK to use the standard set of forks for hauling large boulders?

TrueFalse
3. If you are using heavy duty tines you need to be using a heavy duty frame.

TrueFalse
4. Always make sure the ____ is secured when using the forklift attachment.

PassengerRidersBatteryLoad
5. Always use the right forks based on the load specification of the manufacturer.

TrueFalse
Loader Operator 10-Hour Field Training and Certification
- All computer based video training must be completed before entering the 10-hour field training program.
- All tests must be completed with a score of 100%.
Date Training Started

MonthDayYear
Date
Date Training Completed

MonthDayYear
Date
Name of Trainer/Mentor

First NameLast Name
Email of Trainer/Mentor
example@example.com
Phone Number of Trainer/Mentor
Competency Varification
- The Trainee must log 10 hours of cab time in a loader in order to satisfy the field training requirements of the Loader Operator Training Certification.
  All 10 hours must be logged on the same ticket (this ticket).
- Each time this ticket is submitted, an automated email will be sent to the Trainer/Mentor. The instructor can re-open the ticket by selecting “Edit Submission” link at the bottom of that email.
- There is a 60-day limit on the completion of the Loader Operator Training and Certification course. If the Trainee does not complete the entire course during that time, they must start the program over from the beginning.
- All fields of this form must be completed in order to satisfy the successful completion requirement of the 10-hour field training program.
The Trainee must demonstrate competency in the following behaviors and actions in order to pass the 10-hour field training module requirement:

Safe attitudePre-Operation Inspection requirementLock the cab entry door open or close it. Don’t let it swing freely.Seatbelt useTurn the ignition key to accessory and look for error codes before starting motorBoom & Bucket operationsTraveling with bucket off the groundTraveling with the forks pointed slightly upwardSafe speedsForklift attachment practice (if possible)No horseplayPark the machine with the bucket in the rest positionClean cabClean windowsClean mirrors
Trainee 10-Hour Operation Log (save after each entry)
Should be Empty:

Loader Operator Training and Certification Program

Pre-Operations Checklist - Loader

Pre-Operations Checklist - Loader Test

Beginner Loader Operator Training

Beginner Loader Operator Training Test

Loading a Dumptruck

Loading a Dump Truck Test

What Not To Do in a Loader

What Not To Do in a Loader Test

Fork Attachments

Fork Attachments Test

Loader Operator 10-Hour Field Training and Certification

Competency Varification