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RELATED: Ditch Witch Bolsters Training with HDD VR Simulator “We’re seeing better prepared employees going into the field since working with Mike Anderson and his team on this more comprehensive training.” Understanding the equipment and potential jobsite challenges is imperative,” said Robirds. “In the utility construction business, no two jobs are alike. Mike Anderson, general manager of the Ditch Witch California Region, works with operators to identify underground utilities using damage prevention methods with electronics and vacuum excavators and practice applying the equipment in a safe environment. The hands-on training center built outside the Ditch Witch facility features a drill and several obstacles to represent a real jobsite. On top of covering the textbook essentials, training includes a simulation course where our operators can negotiate potential hazards similar to those they will inevitably deal with in the field, providing more confidence prior to starting on a machine.” “We have a strong relationship with the Ditch Witch organization, trust them and look to them to get our crews ready for a range of jobs. “When new employees are trained by the manufacturing representative, we’re more confident in their ability to operate the equipment on a real jobsite,” said Mike Robirds, president of Accu-Bore.
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But, their full training process encompasses a mix of online, classroom and hands-on jobsite training offered through the local Ditch Witch dealership in Central California. New employees often begin their training with online courses offered through the Ditch Witch Certified HDD Training Program. New operators at Accu-Bore devote more than a month getting acclimated to the company’s safety protocol and equipment before operating by themselves. While having the right equipment in-house has contributed to their success, Accu-Bore employees have also found training vital.

The 250 employees specializing in gas and electric infrastructure replacement jobs must be prepared to conquer a variety of soil conditions from bay mud to cobble. Comprehensive training prepares novice and experienced operatorsįor Accu-Bore Directional Drilling, a California-based underground utility installation and rehabilitation company, operating HDD equipment is a staple capability.
