GUIDELINES FOR SNOWMOBILE TRAIL
           GROOMER OPERATOR TRAINING


A Resource Guide for Trail Grooming Managers and Equipment Operators:


Chapter 3 - Managing Grooming Operations
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Operator Selection and Training:
For many of the same reasons that a skilled Grooming Program Manager needs to coordinate a grooming program, skilled grooming equipment operators need to be carefully selected and trained. Grooming Equipment Operators should be selected based upon their ability to operate heavy equipment and then be thoroughly instructed and tested on the operating features of grooming equipment, grooming principles and procedures, maintenance schedules, and safe operating procedures.

      
Operators should be knowledgeable of grooming practices and should have a fairly high degree of mechanical aptitude since on-the-trail repairs and adjustments are inevitable, even with the best and newest equipment.

An operator training checklist should be used to help deliver effective and consistent operator training. Training topics should be customized by the Grooming Manager to cover local issues, but should also cover general items such as grooming practices, vehicle characteristics, and vehicle operation. Following this process can help ensure that operator training is thorough and complete.



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