Motor Grader Operator Training

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About the Workshop

This two-day course includes one day of classroom training and one day of hands-on training delivered on-site using the hosting agency's facilities and equipment.

Day one consists of classroom instruction that will cover tort liability that operators need to know, road hazards, daily equipment maintenance, safety PPE, principles of a good road, proper profile, proper blading techniques and maintenance of roads, safe operation, snow removal, and how to build a road to include slopes, super elevations, ditches, and drainage. The training is centered on the operator and techniques for operating a grader.

Day two includes field training conducted at the hosting agency's road site, where attendees will have the opportunity to operate the equipment and practice what they've learned.

Registration

• Register to attend
• Cost: $250 (Free for Tribal Nation members and employees; separate registration is required.)
• Seats are limited—only 8 seats are available per date.
• Cancellations: If you need to cancel your registration for the in-person workshop, a refund will be issued to you if you cancel one week prior to the workshop. Cancellations after this date will not be eligible for a refund. 
• Workshops will take place from 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. on all dates.

Who Should Attend

Motor grader operators and supervisors who manage motor grader operators should attend this program. New operators find the training helpful and experienced operators feel it is a good refresher course. Supervisors who attend will stay abreast of new developments and operating techniques.

Course Instructor

Instructor details will be made available on this webpage.

Credit

• 2.0 Roads Scholar Program Maintenance Certificate credit.
• To the best of our knowledge, this training meets the continuing education requirements for 12.0 PDHs as outlined in Minnesota Statute 326.107. Learn more about continuing education for professionals from the Minnesota Board of AELSLAGID.

Questions?

Please contact MnLTAP staff at [email protected]. 

Sponsors

This workshop is presented by Minnesota LTAP at the Center for Transportation Studies, University of Minnesota. Minnesota LTAP is sponsored by the Minnesota Local Road Research Board (LRRB) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). This course is subsidized through funding from LRRB and FHWA.