Bucket Truck Operator Training
Certification for Vehicle-Mounted Aerial Platforms
Course Overview
Bucket trucks, or Vehicle-Mounted Aerial Platforms, are essential tools for a wide array of tasks at height.1 Safe operation requires specialized knowledge and skill. This certification course provides operators with comprehensive training on the safe use of both articulating and straight boom trucks, ensuring full compliance with OSHA (29 CFR 1910.67 & 1926.453) and ANSI A92.2 standards.
Our program, offered nationwide, combines detailed classroom instruction with hands-on familiarization and a final performance evaluation conducted by a qualified person. We ensure every operator leaves with the competence and confidence to work safely and efficiently.
Who Should Attend?
This program is designed for any person who operates a bucket truck. It is suitable for new operators requiring initial training and experienced operators needing refresher training or certification.
Prerequisites: Participants must be at least 18 years of age and have written approval from their employer to attend.
Comprehensive Training Curriculum
Our training covers all topics mandated by OSHA and ANSI for safe bucket truck operation:
Regulations & Standards: A thorough review of the applicable OSHA and ANSI standards.
Operating Fundamentals: Detailed instructions, warnings, and precautions for the specific type of truck the operator will use.
Controls & Systems: Location, function, and operation of all truck controls, instrumentation, and hydraulic systems.
Hazard Recognition & Avoidance: Identifying and mitigating electrical hazards, weather-related risks, and fall hazards.
Capacities & Stability: Understanding the vehicle's load capacity and stability characteristics to prevent tipovers.
Inspections & Maintenance: How to perform required pre-use vehicle inspections and understanding operator maintenance duties.
Operator Manuals: Emphasizing the critical importance of reading and understanding the manufacturer's manual before operation.
Safe Practices & Limitations: A review of all operating limitations and best practices for safe use.
Certification & Evaluation
The final step of our program is a performance evaluation conducted by a qualified person to determine operator competency. Upon successful completion of the training and evaluation, we provide all necessary documentation for the employer to certify the operator.
The certification record includes:
Operator and Employer Name
Evaluation and Training Dates
Name of the Company and Person(s) Performing the Training/Evaluation
Refresher Training & Re-Evaluation
To ensure skills remain sharp and compliance is maintained, refresher training is required when:
An operator is observed operating the vehicle unsafely.
An operator is involved in an accident or near-miss incident.
An evaluation reveals the operator is not working safely.
The operator is assigned to a different type of bucket truck.
Workplace conditions change in a way that could affect safe operation.
Additionally, OSHA requires that each operator's performance be evaluated at least once every three years.2
Course Details
Course Length: 4-6 Hours
Instructor-to-Student Ratio: 1:10
Certification: Students receive a certification card upon successful completion.
Location: Serving McAllen, Texas, and the surrounding Rio Grande Valley.
Ensure your operators are qualified and your company is compliant. Contact us today to schedule your Bucket Truck Operator Training.