
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
