Fuel and Lube Truck - Operation & Safety

Course Content

Lesson 1: Introduction

• Overview of the fuel and lube truck and its uses and place on a mine
• Various types of trucks used today
• Role of the operator in safe operation
• Safety practices for fuel and lube trucks

Lesson 2: Components and Controls

• Overview of the main sections of the fuel and lube truck
• Identification of the components, uses and location on a truck
• Control identifications and functions for operation and safety

Lesson 3: Pre-use Inspection

• Operator responsibilities for inspection of area and equipment
• Overall inspection and equipment area safety
• Approach and work area inspection techniques
• Step-by-step pre-use inspection of a fuel and lube truck

Lesson 4: Start up and Shut Down

• Pre-start checks and function test to complete before operation
• Basic start up technique
• Safe parking skills identified
• Ways to shut down the equipment safely

Lesson 5: Servicing Equipment

• Ways to move equipment in and out of servicing locations
• Scheduling and preparing trucks for fueling and service
• Proper fueling techniques
• Techniques for completing service on specific equipment types
• Recording fuel consumptions as required

Lesson 6: Bulk Oil and Fuel

• Entrance and exit lube islands
• Fuel refilling various truck types and equipment
• Monitoring indicators for fuel usage
• Shift completion and final tasks

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Identify fuel & lube truck features, functions and major components
• Explain key safety topics related to working with and around fuel
• Define the steps a fuel and lube truck operator perform when servicing equipment

Recommended Background

Although we recommend that you take the following prerequisite courses, this course is suitable for anyone with an interest in equipment operation and safety.

• Recommended prerequisite courses:
  • Heavy Equipment – Introduction and Safety
  • Heavy Equipment – Pre-Use Inspection.