{"id":14477,"date":"2025-04-16T01:36:50","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T01:36:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/?p=14477"},"modified":"2025-04-03T11:40:48","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T11:40:48","slug":"maintenance-training-workshops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/maintenance-training-workshops\/","title":{"rendered":"Maintenance Training Workshops"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/item\/terex-utilities\/\">Terex Utilities<\/a> launched new Maintenance Training Workshops this year to take the place of the annual Service School, typically held in June.<\/p>\n<p>The workshops are for mechanics working on Terex Digger Derricks and Bucket Trucks. The first two workshops have been held, with one on the Hi-Ranger Optima bucket truck in January and the other on digger derricks held the first week of March.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Participants came from a variety of states, from Maine to Nebraska.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cWe changed the format of the Service School into multiple workshops so we can solely focus on one subject with a smaller group,\u201d said Kenny Vlasman, Customer Service Manager.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt past Service Schools, we received multiple comments from participants on equipment models they don\u2019t have in their fleet, which made that particular station not applicable.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_14478\" style=\"width: 1808px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14478\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14478\" src=\"https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-03-at-12.32.14.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1798\" height=\"1166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-03-at-12.32.14.png 1798w, https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-03-at-12.32.14-768x498.png 768w, https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-03-at-12.32.14-1536x996.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-03-at-12.32.14-400x259.png 400w, https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-03-at-12.32.14-355x230.png 355w, https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-03-at-12.32.14-440x285.png 440w, https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-03-at-12.32.14-594x385.png 594w, https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-03-at-12.32.14-501x325.png 501w, https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-03-at-12.32.14-586x380.png 586w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1798px) 100vw, 1798px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-14478\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The workshops are for mechanics working on Terex Digger Derricks and Bucket Trucks.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This new format allows mechanics to receive specific training on the models of equipment they work on. Subjects and activities covered in these workshops may include understanding and using load charts; performing periodic inspections; troubleshooting PTO issues; changing the direction of a pump; and performing a leakage test on outriggers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRegardless of their experience level, the technicians walk away with more knowledge and experience,\u201d Vlasman added.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.terex.com\/utilities\/en\/support\/training\/workshops\">workshops<\/a> held so far have had overwhelmingly positive feedback and many commented that they like the hands-on aspect.<\/p>\n<p>One respondent wrote, \u201cThis seminar utilizes both hands on and visual learning\u2026 I enjoyed all of it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Workshops planned for the remainder of the year include digger derricks, distribution aerials and the Hi-Ranger TM aerial device.<\/p>\n<p>Limited seats are available for 2025, and more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.terex.com\/utilities\/en\/support\/training\/workshops\">workshops<\/a> will be scheduled in 2026.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To sign up for a workshop or for more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.terex.com\/utilities\/en\/support\/training\/workshops\">https:\/\/www.terex.com\/utilities\/en\/support\/training\/workshops<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Terex Utilities launched new Maintenance Training Workshops this year to take the place of the annual Service School, typically held in June. 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