Water Truck Training & Certification
We Offer Three Different Types of Safety Trainings
Our OSHA-compliant certification courses are updated to reflect the most recent changes made to safety standards. Whether you want a certification in as little as two hours with our online training or a more robust, customizable option like you get with our DIY training kits or on-site training, we can help you get the training you want in the way you want it and at a price you can afford.
Online Training
Training Kits
Train the Trainer
Onsite Training
What's in the Training Course?
During this training, we will be taking a look at the various components of a water truck and how they work. We will go over elements of the pre-shift inspection and discuss its importance to safe operations. We will also talk about stability principles that will help operators avoid rollovers. Then, we will look at safe operating procedures, including how to fill the tank, deploy spray, travel with a full tank, and operate the hose. We will discuss the PPE operators need to wear. Finally, we will touch on common hazards associated with water truck operations and how to avoid them.
This presentation includes intermittent practice quiz questions to prepare for the final written exam included with the course. In addition to the written exam, this course also includes a checklist for employers to use when administering a practical exam as required by OSHA.
Estimated Training Length: Because everyone learns and progresses at different speeds, the amount of time you spend taking this training will vary. However, the estimated time for this training is 1.5 – 2 hours.
Intended Audience:
Though you will still need to familiarize yourself with all other applicable federal, state, and local standards, this training encompasses the following laws and regulations:
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Certification Standards
U.S. Standards
Canada Standards
Train the Trainer Certification
Why Do I Need Safety Training?
When it comes to refresher training, the standards in some instances (like forklifts) are very specific: operators must be re-evaluated every three years to see if they are still competent to operate the equipment. Best practices say to apply this same rule to all types of equipment. A so-called “free-pass” cannot be awarded based on experience, age, or time on the job. The extent of the evaluation is to be determined by the employer but should include a written and practical examination that prove continued competency.
Water Truck Training Frequently Asked Questions
Water trucks are a type of tank truck that can transport large volumes of water from one place to another. They can also come equipped with sprayers that allow the operator to spray down a large area in a short period of time.
Water trucks are incredibly versatile machines. They are used in by firefighters, construction companies, disaster relief personnel, farmers, and miners.
Firefighters use water trucks to control fires. Construction workers use them to wet down dust and compact soil. Workers who are engaged in disaster relief work use water trucks to transport potable water to people in need. Some farmers use water trucks to water crops. Miners use them to remove overburden and wet down dust.
Water trucks function similar to other large trucks. The major difference is that they can also carry and spray large volumes of water. They use a hydraulic pump to fill the tank from standing water sources and to spray water.
Water trucks come in several different sizes depending on what they are being used for. The smaller models carry around 2,000 gallons. Large water trucks can carry up to 10,000 gallons.
Water trucks can be filled three different ways. Top filling involves backing the truck up under an overhead spout. The spout will pour water into the tank from an open manhole cover. Hydrant filling involves hooking up a fill hose to the hydrant and a fill nozzle on the tank. Standing water filling involves placing a fill hose in a standing water source, such as a lake, and using the hydraulic pump to fill the tank.
Yes, you need to get a CDL to operate a water truck. The requirements vary from one state to another, so be sure to talk to your local DMV about how to get a CDL. You should also be trained on how to maintain your truck and operate safely through taking water truck safety training.