Bucket Truck Operator Safety Training

Protect Your Team. Stay Compliant. Operate with Confidence.

NATEC International, Inc. offers a powerful, one-day, in-person Bucket Truck Operator Safety Course that equips students with the knowledge and skills required to operate bucket trucks safely and in full compliance with Cal/OSHA regulations. This course blends classroom learning with hands-on exercises, providing operators with real-world experience and confidence in the field.

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Who Should Attend

• New or existing bucket truck operators
• Construction, utility, or telecommunication workers
• Employees working at elevation using vehicle-mounted aerial devices

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Prerequisites (Required to Attend)

• Current Fall Protection Authorized User certification (or higher)
  (Must be valid and issued by a recognized training provider at the time of training)

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Course Topics Include:

Classroom Instruction (Approx. 4 Hours)

• Introduction to Bucket Trucks
  – Equipment types, components, and controls
• Cal/OSHA Requirements
  – Title 8 §2940.7 (Personal Protective Grounding)
  – Title 8 §3638 (Elevating Work Platforms)
  – ANSI A92.2 overview
• Safe Operation and Best Practices
  – Pre-use inspections
  – Load limits and balance
  – Hazard identification and avoidance
  – Ground conditions and stability
• Fall Protection Procedures (*This is not a Fall Protection Authorized User Course)
  – Proper harness use and anchor points
  – Emergency descent and recovery methods

Hands-On Training (Approx. 4 Hours)

• Pre-operation inspections
• Safe truck positioning and bucket maneuvering
• Proper fall protection use
• Controlled practice scenarios
• Emergency response simulation

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Certification

• Participants must complete a written test and hands-on evaluation to demonstrate competency
• Certificate of Completion issued for students who successfully pass
• Certificate valid for 3 years (company-specific refresher may be recommended sooner depending on jobsite conditions or incident history)

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Client Site Requirements

• Provide a well-maintained, inspected bucket truck
• Designate a training area free of pedestrian traffic, overhead obstructions, or electrical hazards
• Ensure all participants have personal protective equipment (PPE), including fall protection gear

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Ready to Schedule?

Call (800) 969-3228 or email training@natecintl.com to request a quote or reserve your course date.
Group rates and flexible scheduling available.