7109.19_60
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FOREST SERVICE HANDBOOK
SUPERIOR NF (REGION 9)
DULUTH, MN
FSH 7109.19 – FLEET EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 60 – QUALIFICATION, TRAINING, AND TESTING OF MOTORIZED
FLEET EQUIPMENT OPERATORS
Supplement No.: R9 Superior 7109.19-2007-6
Effective Date: July 18, 2007
Duration: This supplement is effective until superseded or removed.
Approved: JAMES W. SANDERS
Forest Supervisor
Date Approved: 7/3/2007
Posting Instructions: Supplements are numbered consecutively by Handbook number and
calendar year. Post by document; remove the entire document and replace it with this
supplement. Retain this transmittal as the first page(s) of this document. The last supplement to
this manual was 7109.19-2007-5 to Chapter 50.
New Document
R9 Superior 7109.19-2007-6
7 Pages
Superseded Document(s)
None
0 Page
Digest: In order by code, summarize the main additions, revisions, or removal of direction
incorporated in this supplement.
61.2
Exhibit 1
Exhibit 2
Exhibit 3
62.1
Provides direction in the use of the Operator Identification Card.
Operator Identification Card Example Table
Vehicle Operator Identification Card Requirements
Trailer Towing – Pre-Qualification Requirements
Designates the responsibility to Forest Safety Manager/Committee to provide
training.
R9 SUPERIOR SUPPLEMENT 7109.19-2007-6
EFFECTIVE DATE: July 18, 2007
DURATION: Effective until superseded or removed
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CHAPTER 60 – QUALIFICATION, TRAINING, AND TESTING OF MOTORIZED FLEET EQUIPMENT
OPERATORS
61 - QUALIFICATION
61.2 – Identification Card or Document
The Superior National Forest will use the Operator Identification Card (ID) card to identify those
employees authorized to operate specific pieces of specilized equipment. Specialized equipment
includes: ATVs, snowmobiles, trailer towing, motorized boats, tractors, skid loaders, Otters,
forklifts, graders, trail bikes, any fire equipment equipped with lights and/or sirens, motorcycles,
15-passenger vans, and any other motorized-wheeled equipment. Defensive driving training
requirements will be tracked for those employees issued Operator ID cards (i.e., operator ID
cards will expire on the 3rd anniversary of employees defensive driving training date).
NOTE: Employees are authorized to drive automobiles (sedans, pickups, etc.) solely
based on their valid state-issued drivers license and will not be required to have an issued
Operator ID card to drive vehicles under 26,000 Gross Vehicle Weight (except for Fire
program engines and 15-passenger vans).
Commercial Drivers License (CDL) requirements apply to all employees. Individual employees
must maintain the appropriate CDL required for the type of vehicle/cargo being hauled and
identify themselves to the Forest Safety Manager for inclusion in the random drug testing
program.
Specific requirements for the Forest’s Operator ID program include:
1. Documentation:
a. Operator ID cards will be issued by unit fleet representatives on form OF-346,
United States Government Motor Vehicle Operator’s Indeitification Card.
b. Unit Fleet Representatives will track issued Operator ID cards on a table (Exhibit
1), listed in card number order. This table will identify each driver and training
fulfillment dates for each type of specialist equipment and defensive driving
completion dates.
c. Operator ID Cards will be issued with an expiration date that matches the 3rd-year
anniversary of the employee’s Defensive Driving completion date. No forest
Operator ID card will be issued with an “indefinite” expiration date.
d. Unit Fleet Representatives will maintain a Driver Qualification History file on each
employee issued an Operator ID card. This file (filed under file code 7130-6) will
hold all documentation received that shows/proves the employee has met required
standards for operating an identified piece of specialized equipment (Exhibits 2 & 3).
R9 SUPERIOR SUPPLEMENT 7109.19-2007-6
EFFECTIVE DATE: July 18, 2007
DURATION: Effective until superseded or removed
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OPERATORS
The Unit Fleet Representative will only include a piece of specialized equiment on
the employee’s Operator ID card that is supported by documentation attesting to the
employee meeting approved certification standards.
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EFFECTIVE DATE: July 18, 2007
DURATION: Effective until superseded or removed
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OPERATORS
61.2 – Exhibit 1
Operator Identification Card Example Table
ID #
R90915-01
-02
-03
-04
-05
-06
-07
-08
-09
R90915-10
-11
-12
-13
-14
-15
-16
-17
-18
-19
R90915-20
-21
-22
-23
-24
-25
NAME
Smokey Bear
ISSUE
DATE
1-22-06
STATUS
PFT
EXPIRATION
DATE
(YYMMDD)
060122
RESTRICTIONS
TRAILERS
(GTWR MAX.)
AutoTrans only
12/5/05
<10,000
ATV
(DATE)
BOATS
(DATE)
POSITRACK
(DATE)
SNOWMOBILE
(DATE)
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EFFECTIVE DATE: July 18, 2007
DURATION: Effective until superseded or removed
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61.2 – Exhibit 2
Vehicle Operator Identification Card Requirements
1. I am familiar with vehicle’s manufacture operating and service manuals.
2. I have read Chapter 12 of the Forest Service Health and Safety Code Handbook.
3. Date of last Defensive Driving Course completion:
4. My driver’s license number is:
5. My driver’s license expires on:
Applicant’s Signature
Date
I certify that the person listed above is qualified to operate vehicles noted below and that
available training certificates have been attached:
INIT
TYPE
Sedan
Van, Under 15
passenger
Van, 15 passenger
ATV/UTV
Tractor
Supervisor
INIT
TYPE
Station Wagon
INIT
Sport Utility Vehicle
4x4 Truck, Under
10000# GVW
Snowmobile
Motorcycle
TYPE
4x2 Truck, Under 10000#
GVW
4x2 Truck, 10,000 25999# GVW
4x4 Truck, 10000# 25999# GVW
Fire Engine
Other Motorized/Wheeled
item (specify)
Date
I have reviewed the supervisor’s recommendations and concur with his/her certifications.
Line Officer/Team Leader
Date
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EFFECTIVE DATE: July 18, 2007
DURATION: Effective until superseded or removed
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61.2 – Exhibit 3
TRAILER-TOWING
PRE-QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
1. I am familiar with the trailer manufacture’s operating and service manuals.
2. I have read the trailers and campers section of the Minnesota Drivers Manual.
3. I have read and have a working knowledge of Chapter 31.3 of the Fleet Equipment
Management Handbook (FSH 7109.19).
4. I have read Chapter 13.6 of the Forest Service Health and Safety Code Handbook (FSH
6709.11).
5. My driver’s license number is: __________________________
6. My driver’s license expires on: __________________________
Applicant’s Signature
Date
I certify that the person listed above has attended the classroom Trailer Training Program and
has passed the written examination and road test for all trailers of _____________________
GTWR or less.
Trailer Towing Examiner/Fleet Manager
Date
The applicant has passed the applicable written test and demonstrated driving skills for trailer
towing. I, therefore, consider the applicant qualified for trailer towing.
Line Officer/Team Leader
Date
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EFFECTIVE DATE: July 18, 2007
DURATION: Effective until superseded or removed
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OPERATORS
62 – TRAINING
62.1 – Training for Qualification
The Forest Safety Manager/Committee shall:
1. Establish training requirements/program for each type of specialized equipment.
2. Locate, schedule and notify employees of available specialized equipment training
programs.
3. Evaluate and certify Forest employees designated as instructors for specialized
equipment. Only certified instructors may “certify” employees to operate each specific type of
equipment.