Digger Operator School
Taylor Electric Cooperative, Merkel, TX Visit Website
Monday, May 19, 2025
- Friday, May 23, 2025
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COURSE INFORMATION
Course Description
Digger inspection and operation
Boom angles
Weight limits
Rigging
Setting poles in energized lines
Removing poles from energized lines
Communication
Please note: This training does not cover new crane operation regulations or OSHA safety certification.
Each participant should bring
Hardhat - Rubber gloves - Leather work gloves
Safety glasses - Long-sleeved shirts - Hand tools
Course Schedule
Course begins at 1 p.m., Monday, May 19 and ends at noon, Friday, May 23.
Guest instructors’ meeting 1 p.m., Monday, May 19.
Taylor EC, 226 CR 287, Merkel 79536
Class Limit
5 students
Continuing Education Units
32 hours (3.20 CEUs)
A South Plains College certificate will be mailed to participants who complete this course and pay the $10 fee.
Registration cancelation policy: All changes or cancelations must be made by email to tknipstein@texas-ec.org. No refunds will be issued for cancelations made fewer than 15 days before the event. Cancelations made more than 15 days before the event will receive a full refund, minus a $50 charge per student or substitution.