The Fine Homebuilding PRO TALK Podcast

Podcast 590: PRO TALK With Operating Engineer Trainer John Klabacka

In this Pro-Talk podcast, Ian talks to John Klabacka of Associated Training Services in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

By Ian Schwandt

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Ian and John discuss training the next generation of crane and heavy-equipment operators, and jobsite safety.

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