Skidsteer training is an advanced training for Early Response Team members. A special credential will be issued by the Conference Disaster Response Committee to participants who successfully complete the training.
The three-hour training consists of a short video on the basics of operation, followed by practical (hands-on) operation of the equipment. Class size is limited to 6 people per session.
Rio Texas Conference SKIDSTEER PROTOCOLS
The following protocols are established by the Rio Texas Disaster Response Committee related to the use, transportation and safe operation of the conference owned skid steer.
• All operators must have completed the skid steer operator’s class conducted by the Conference Disaster Response Committee.
• All operators must accrue additional time operating the skid steer to maintain proficiency within three years of initial qualification. Failure to do so will necessitate retraining.
• All operators must sign a Rio Texas Conference liability release form.
• Two trained operators must be present when the skid steer is being operated.
• The skid steer must be transported on the conference owned trailer designated for that purpose.
• Only trucks equipped with electronic breaks compatible with the trailer breaks may be used to pull the trailer.
• For distances of greater than five miles, a properly equipped three-quarter ton truck (or 37 larger) must be used to pull the trailer.
• A properly equipped one-half ton truck may be used to pull the trailer for distances of less than five miles.
• The skid steer may only be “checked out” by operators who have had a minimum of four hours operating experience and training on loading and unloading the machine from the trailer.
• Any person checking out the machine is responsible for daily maintenance
