OAR 837-030-0180: Training Period

(1) Individuals who desire to obtain a fitter or truck equipment operator license may work up to 60 days of a Training Period. (2) The 60 days of training consist of actual work days. (For the purposes of tracking an individual’s Training Period, work days are considered to be Monday through Friday unless the company submits documentation to the State Fire Marshal of another work schedule.) (3) The Training Period for fitters must be under the supervision of a licensed fitter. (4) The Training Period for truck equipment operators must be under the supervision of a licensed truck equipment operator. (5) Individuals must pass the written examination required under OAR 837-030-0190 and obtain the required license after not more than 60 days of the Training Period. (6) Any individual who exceeds the 60 day Training Period, and has not yet obtained their fitter or truck equipment operator license, must immediately cease working as a fitter or truck equipment operator until such time as they have obtained the required license.