Here at Ditch Witch West, our specialists are committed to providing customers with personalized equipment solutions. Whether that means zoning in on the specific type of equipment you need for your project, helping you decide if you’re better off renting or purchasing, or helping you choose the right teeth for your trencher, our team is here to provide you with guidance and share our expertise.
However, pairing you with the right equipment is only part of the equation. Your fleet needs to be able to use the equipment safely, efficiently, and correctly. That’s why we help train and certify workers on how to best operate equipment. Whether it’s online training, training in the classroom, or training on the jobsite, our experts here at Ditch Witch West are ready to help your fleet optimize safety, operations, and productivity.
Factory Certified Training
New operators? No problem. With the best training in the industry, you can confidently outsource your equipment training needs to us. With Ditch Witch West Factory Certified training, we share knowledge so your teams can be faster and safer on the job. Our training is flexible, too; whether you want in-person jobsite training or more remote, online options, we can customize a program for you and your fleet. We even offer virtual reality options for our training.
Feel free to ask us about our free online courses, too, which include:
- easy-to-understand lessons
- trainings led by specialists with years of experience
- knowledge share of inside experience
Safety Training
If you’re looking to improve jobsite safety, we are here to help. All of our in-person trainings include modules on how to safely operate equipment, ensuring that you and your fleet are doing everything they can to avoid accidents–and to improve the maintenance and lifespan of your equipment.
We also offer many different online resources regarding safety, including safety guidelines, checklists, and videos. Get safety training resources from Ditch Witch, which include guidelines for trenchless installation jobs, and how to safely operate vacs, trenchers, and skid steers.
In addition to guidelines and instructional videos, we offer safety checklists to help your team establish safe routines. Take a look at our Vacuum Excavator Service Safety Checklist as an example.
Directional Drill Training
We offer in-depth, in-person training on directional drill operations, which covers:
- Safety: From protective equipment to the dangers of spinning drill rod, we cover all safety concerns and prepare your fleet to optimize safety and increase awareness of potential risks.
- Locating: How to locate pipe and cables, as well as guidance on tracking equipment.
- Drilling: Using both simulators and actual units, cover all aspects of directional drilling.
- CETCO: Instruction on drilling chemicals, mixtures, diameters, distances and grounds.
Training is held at our California locations (Newark, Corona, and Fowler, California) at specific training sites, and you can select dates that work for you and your team upon registration.
Trencher Training
For our trencher training, our teams come to your location to offer the training. We cover everything from machine maintenance, safety and operation, and information about chains, teeth, and sprockets. Find out how to request a trencher training for you and your team today.
Request Training Today
To learn more about our training programs, reach out to us today and talk to a specialist to find out what training solutions are best for you and your fleet. You can browse samples of our free resources, and begin to plan your training schedule for the seasons ahead. We look forward to helping optimize your team’s productivity and safety!
