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Training

Building
Beyond

Empowering People and Projects Through Training, Mentorship, and Innovation.

At ERS, we believe the best way to build stronger roads is by first building stronger people. Our training programs invest in the knowledge and skills of our team, helping them grow their careers while creating safer, more efficient jobsites.

IN-PERSON CLASSES
10/05 - 10/06
DATE: October 5th - October 6th

Designed for employees preparing to operate front loaders in a plant environment, the Plant Front Loader Training Class provides hands-on training in walk-around inspections, equipment controls, maneuvering, and essential operating skills. Trainees also learn how to maintain stockpiles, load bins, and safely maintain an organized plant yard.

Monthly
DATE: Monthly

Designed for experienced operators ready to take their skills to the next level, the Advanced Bulldozer Class provides hands-on training in fine grading, building slopes and pads, and cutting to grade. Participants gain practical techniques that enhance their precision, efficiency, and ability to safely perform more complex dozer operations in the field.

Monthly
DATE: Monthly

For employees looking to advance their excavator skills, the Advanced Excavator Class provides hands-on training in maneuvering on slopes, cutting slopes, building benches, and advanced trenching techniques. Participants gain practical skills that enhance their precision, efficiency, and ability to safely handle more complex excavation work in the field.

09/30
DATE: September 30th

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.

09/28
DATE: September 28th

For employees who have been at ERS longer than two months, our Advanced Construction 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.

Monthly
DATE: Monthly

Designed for future operators with little to no experience, the Entry-Level Front Loader Training Class introduces participants to the fundamentals of safe and effective loader operation. Employees will learn how to perform a proper walk-around inspection, understand basic controls, maneuver the equipment, and develop essential operating skills.

Monthly
DATE: Monthly

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.

10/12 - 10/14
DATE: October 12th - October 14th

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.

As Requested
DATE: As Requested

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.

ONLINE TRAINING
AS REQUESTED
DATE: ONGOING

Stay current with industry trends and continuously improve your leadership skills with our professional learning management system. Whether you are working on your communication skills, taking on new tasks in your role, or wanting to improve your Microsoft knowledge, register with our new partner, Pryor Learning.

AS REQUESTED
DATE: ONGOING

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.

AS REQUESTED
DATE: ONGOING

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.

AS REQUESTED
DATE: ONGOING

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.

AS REQUESTED
DATE: ONGOING

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.

Ongoing
DATE: Ongoing

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.