SEAT TIME CERTIFICATIONS
PIT Certification Courses & Training
WHAT IS PIT CERTIFICATION?
A PIT (or Powered Industrial Truck) is a powered vehicle used to carry, push, pull, lift, stack, or tier materials. Our OSHA-Compliant PIT Certifications train you to be a qualified operator.
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PIT CERTIFICATION COURSES
Our PIT Certification includes both classroom instruction and hands-on forklift certification training, covering key topics like safe operation, load handling, fueling, and ramp procedures. You’ll learn how to operate PIT vehicles such as sit-down forklifts, stand-up forklifts, electric pallet jacks, tow tractors, and rough terrain forklifts safely. After completing a written test and hands-on evaluation, you’ll receive a certification wallet card to verify your skills.
All Forklift Certification
sit-down forklift, electric tugger, pallet jack training, & Rough Terrain Certification
All Forklift Certification with hands-on OSHA training for sit-down, stand-up, rough terrain forklifts, pallet jacks, and tug trucks.
Warehouse Forklift Certification
sit-down forklift, electric tugger, & pallet jack training
Get certified to operate powered industrial trucks in a warehouse setting with hands-on, OSHA-compliant training. Our Warehouse PIT Certification course is ideal for new and experienced operators.
Rough Terrain Forklift Certification
TELEHANDLER TRAINING
Learn to safely operate rough terrain forklifts and telehandlers through hands-on training, obstacle course practice, and expert instruction focused on real-world job site conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anyone who operates a forklift or powered industrial truck as part of their job is required by OSHA to be certified. This includes warehouse workers, construction crew members, and material handling staff in a variety of industries.
Each course is typically completed in one day. Most classes run 7 to 8 hours, depending on the course and your experience level. This includes both classroom training and hands-on forklift operation.
Yes. We offer PIT Certification on-site at your business or at our Metro Atlanta training center. On-site training is a great option for teams or companies looking to certify multiple employees at once.
Yes. All Seat Time forklift certification courses meet OSHA 1910.178 requirements. Specific courses also meet standards from ANSI and ISO when applicable.
Yes. After passing the written exam and hands-on evaluation, you’ll receive a certification wallet card as proof of training and compliance.
OSHA recommends forklift operators be re-evaluated every three years, or sooner if there’s an accident or a change in job responsibilities. Refresher training is available as needed.