Terex Supports
NCCCO Certification
for Drill Rig Operators
Terex Utilities announces that Dale Putman, Product
Manager, was part of the first group of individuals
to become a certified Foundation Drill Rig Operator.
The designation is one of two new certifications de-
veloped by the National Commission for the Certi-
fication of Crane Operators (NCCCO) in conjunction
with the International Association of Foundation
Drilling (ADSC). Following receipt of Foundation Drill
Rig certification, Putman also became accredited
as an NCCCO Practical Examiner for the Foundation
Drill Rig program.
“Being knowledgeable about our customer’s busi-
ness extends beyond just knowing how and where
Terex equipment is used,” said Putman. “We think
it’s important to be a driving force to promote safe
work environments for operators in the drilling
industry. By getting certified myself, I can set an
example when I operate Terex auger drills in the
field with customers,” he said. Putman is also an
NCCCO-certified Digger Derrick Operator.
Although OSHA does not currently require oper-
ators of drill rigs to be certified, employers must
ensure operators are trained and qualified. Until
now no independent mechanism has existed for op-
erators to demonstrate knowledge, skills and abil-
ities for operation of this equipment. “The unique
challenges and operational practices required by
drill rig equipment necessitated new certification
exams different from any other NCCCO program,”
said NCCCO Director of Operations, Joel Oliva.
The ADSC pro-actively sought the development of
a certification because of increasing requests from