IUOE Local 474

Pipeline - Low Boy Driver Training - Class A License Required
Dates: November 09, 2026 - November 14, 2026
Location: Crosby, TX

Course Description
This class is a one-week course; 6 days total, Monday-Saturday, the class runs 10 hours a day. A typical day will consist of two hours of classroom instruction followed by eight hours of actual field training. The class will have one instructor and four students.

This class is intended for CDL A operators that are looking to refresh their skills and knowledge.

Course Summary
This class will prepare the CDL A Driver for working with a” low boy” truck and trailer During the class the following subjects will be covered:
45-degree ally dock
90-degree ally dock
Straight line backing
Hook and unhook from truck and trailer
Unhook and prepare for loading equipment
Hook after equipment is loaded

Program: Pipeline (PLCA)
Certificate: No
Continuing Education Credit: No
1 Enrolled / 4 Max

Pipeline - Excavator - “Pipe Joints/Pipe Sections” Handling Procedures for Excavator
Dates: November 02, 2026 - November 07, 2026
Location: Crosby, TX

Course Description
This is a one week course. The course will be 6 days in length, Monday - Saturday consisting of 10 hours a day of field training. Apprentices and Journeyman are encouraged to apply. A proficiency test will be given at the beginning of the class.

Course Summary
During the class, the operator will be challenged with different tasks utilizing pipe joints and sections.
Carrying single joints and/or sections
How to properly set pipe into the clamps
How to properly skid pipe joints or sections
How to properly carry pipe joints or sections underneath powerlines
Work with multiple excavators handling pipe sections
How to properly carry sections containing sags or sidebends
How to properly help rig up a sideboom

Program: Pipeline (PLCA)
Certificate: No
Continuing Education Credit: No
1 Enrolled / 4 Max