On-Site Event
Heavy Equipment Operations - Safety/Maintenance and Load Securement
- Jan 8, 2026 (10:00 - 5:00 pm CT; 9:00 - 4:00 pm MT)
Dunn County Highway Dept., 458 CC Ave, Kildeer ND
Training Poster
Please print and post the Heavy Equipment Operations poster (PDF, 402K) at your location and encourage participation.
Registration
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, January 5, 2026There is a $25.00 registration fee NDLTAP will invoice post event.
The above resource and more can be accessed by visiting the TLN Learning Management System (LMS).
Description
Attendees Must Wear a Safety Vest
Each year, workers are killed, and thousands sustain serious injuries while working on and around heavy equipment. Most accidents are preventable.
What You'll Learn:
Safety Practices: Tips to protect yourself and the public.
Maintenance Essentials: From pre-start checks to shutdown inspections and periodic upkeep.
Load Securement: Regulations, safety procedures and cargo security to prevent load loss, delays and damage.
Benefits of Training:
Reduce accidents and injuries
Lower operating costs
Improve equipment performance
Avoid travel delays and higher insurance rates
Stay Safe. Stay Prepared.
The specific equipment covered in this training:
- Skid Steer and Multi Terrain Loaders
- Backhoe Loader
- Motor-grader
- Dozers
Target Audience
This class if suitable for operators, supervisors, superintendents, field maintenance, workshop mechanics and others who may be interested in the course topics.
Speakers
Steven Fischer, North Dakota AGC Safety Director, joined the AGC team in November of 2021 after retiring from the ND Highway Patrol having 25 years in law enforcement.
Matthew Mastel, United Tribes Technical College (UTTC) instructor, where he specializes in teaching Commercial Vehicle Operations and Heavy Equipment Operations.