Training

ERS offers online training that you can complete to help you grow in your understanding of road construction, operating heavy equipment, and specific job tasks. Any interested employee can participate in the online courses.

Whether your are new to Excel or you have been using it for years, our Excel course is designed to meet you at your skill level. The three-day course is taught by our IT department and provides practical lessons is using a the sophisticated software. Come enjoy lunch while doing v-lookups and creating pivot tables.

If you are new to the industry, our entry-level class is a perfect opportunity to quickly grow in your construction knowledge. We focus on carpentry, reading a tape measure, and industry language. The class also introduces heavy equipment and why ERS uses such a variety of heavy machinery.

For employees who have been at ERS longer than two months, our Advanced Contrstuction class builds on industry knowledge gained in an employee’s first several weeks. The course focuses on reading plans, using snap-ties, and building forms.

Learn the basics of operating an excavator! During the week-long course, you will have classroom instruction, practice time on the ERS simulator, and then gain field experience on an ERS jobsite.

The bulldozer simulator combines classroom and field experience. You will learn how to inspect the equipment, operate in various terrains, and check grade. This course is great for entry-level operators who have completed the Excavator Course.

Our motorgrader simulator course is for advanced operators. Employees must be nominated for the week-long course, which focuses on fine grading, utilizing GPS software, and reading grade stakes.

The OSHA 10-Hour General Industry class provides essential training on workplace safety and health hazards commonly found in general industry settings. It is designed to help workers recognize, avoid, and prevent hazards on the job, promoting a safer work environment.

The OSHA 10-Hour Construction class provides basic safety and health training for workers in the construction industry. It focuses on recognizing, avoiding, and preventing common construction site hazards.

The OSHA 30-Hour General Industry class offers comprehensive training for supervisors and workers with safety responsibilities, covering a wide range of workplace hazards and OSHA regulations. It equips participants with the knowledge to identify, prevent, and address safety and health risks in general industry settings.

The OSHA 30-Hour Construction class delivers in-depth safety training for supervisors and workers with safety roles in the construction industry. It covers a broad range of construction hazards and OSHA regulations to promote a safer job site.

The Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) class is required for individuals seeking their first Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and provides foundational knowledge and behind-the-wheel training. It ensures drivers meet federal standards for safe operation of commercial motor vehicles.