Who has trained with us
We have trained people for each of the companies below. Each name links to a page about that company and the kind of training that fits its work.
- Southern Transport
- BID Group
- Bar Constructors
- Vaughn Construction
- Webber Construction
- Primoris Services Corporation
- Tatum Crane
- TNT Crane and Rigging
- Big Dog Drilling
- ATS Drilling
- Alterman
- DynaGrid Construction
- EBCO GC
- LoneStar Constructors
- Chamberlin Roofing
- Luckett Crane
- JMor Machinery
- C & A Erectors LLC
- Rayburn Electric
Being on this list means people from that company took courses with us. It is not an endorsement by any of them.
Why employers send operators for certification
OSHA's construction crane standard, 29 CFR 1926.1427, requires operators to be certified for the type and capacity of crane they run, and the employer is responsible for making sure that happens. Many contractors also want their riggers and signal persons qualified, because a lift depends on the people on the ground as much as the person in the seat.
For most of the companies above, that means NCCCO certification. We are a CCO EDU Accredited Training Provider, so our courses prepare employees for the NCCCO written exams and the practical exam. NCCCO, not the school, grades the tests and issues the certification.
What working with us looks like
- Tell us who needs what. Call or email with the number of people, the cranes they run or will run, and whether anyone already holds a certification that is close to expiring.
- We match each person to a course. A green hand and a 10-year operator rarely belong in the same program. We'll suggest the right length for each.
- Pick dates. We look at the training schedule together and find start dates that fit your work calendar.
- Your people come to Seagoville. All training happens at our facility at 304 Tunnell St, with a classroom, crane simulator and a yard with telescopic, lattice crawler and tower cranes. We don't train at customer job sites.
- They test here too. The NCCCO practical exam site is in the same yard, so employees can take the practical on the cranes they trained on.
The details of group enrollment, invoicing and scheduling are on our company classes page.
Training a single new hire
Not every company sends a crew. Often it is one new employee who needs a certification before going out on a crane, or one experienced hand whose card is lapsing. That works the same way: call us, we recommend a course and dates, and the employee shows up for class. Employers who pay tuition directly should say so up front so we know who to bill. Other ways to pay, including GI Bill® benefits for veterans and workforce funding, are on the funding page.
Before you call: what helps us plan
A few details let us give a useful answer on the first call instead of the third:
- The cranes on your jobs. Telescopic swing cab, fixed cab, lattice crawler or tower. Certification is tied to crane type, so this decides the course.
- Each person's real experience. Hours in the seat matter more than job titles. Someone who has run a crane for years under supervision may only need exam preparation.
- Existing certifications. Note any NCCCO cards and their expiration dates, and whether anyone has already passed a written exam.
- Ground crew needs. If riggers or signal persons work alongside your operators, they can train in the same window.
- Deadlines. A project start date or a bid requirement helps us look for the right class dates.
- How tuition will be paid. Company-paid, employee-paid, or veterans' benefits for employees who qualify. Ask us how billing works for your case.
Courses employers ask about most
The full catalog is on the courses page, but most company requests fall into a few groups: telescopic fixed and swing cab courses for hydraulic crane operators, lattice courses for crawler work, tower courses for high-rise contractors, and rigger and signal person training for ground crews. Every course we teach is approved by the Texas Workforce Commission.