Landfill Packer

Why Take This Course

Sanitary landfill compactors are specialized pieces of equipment responsible for the compaction and distribution of refuse on sanitary landfill sites. They require comprehensive training for safe and efficient operation. These machines range in size from 12,000 lbs to 50,000 lbs or more and should not be utilized without a good understanding of vehicle components and controls, compaction levels, and waste distribution principles.

Courses Available:

Here's what you'll learn

Our professional instructors will teach you:


Equipment Design & Function

Electrical/Hydraulic System

Pre-Start Inspections

Equipment Warning Devices

Weather Considerations

Safety Considerations

Controls Review

Trenching and Filling Techniques

Bucket and Backhoe Operation

Power-Train

Effects of Soil Types & Terrain

Night Operations

Stability and Centre of Gravity

Work Area Clean-Up

Materials Provided

Student Book

Test

Operator Training Summary

Certificate of Completion

hands-on activities

Pre-Start Inspection

Controls Review

Maneuvering