ATA is excited to announce the return of our in-person, one-day Lift Maintenance Training class, but with a new twist. We’re offering sessions in Central Arkansas and Northwest Arkansas!

The class will be presented by expert lift technician and long-time lift maintenance trainer David Grant.  Get ready for a day filled with valuable information and hands-on learning!

Pick Your Date & Location:

• 8/6/2025, Arkansas Transit Association, 620 W Broadway St, North Little Rock

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• 8/7/2025, Ozark Regional Transit, 2423 E Robinson Ave, Springdale

Time:  8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Cost:  $35 members / $55 non-members

Meals:  Time provided for lunch on your own

Intended Audience:  Mechanics, Shop Supervisors, Fleet Managers

Class Includes:

• Classroom teaching and discussion
• Hands-on demonstration of information discussed in the classroom
• Participants provided with instructor contact information for assistance in the future
• Focus on Braun lifts, but instructor will answer questions about Ricon lifts
• IMPORTANT: Participants will receive course completion certificates, but will not be licensed or certified as lift maintenance technicians.

Topics Covered:

• Preventative maintenance
• Minor repair (not major repair)
• Inspection
• Troubleshooting
• Adjustment
• Drifting
• Part replacement
• Electrical and hydraulic components
• Maintenance schedules
• Purpose of interlocks
• Lift weight capacities
• Manufacturer suggested lift operation
• Proper boarding and deboarding of passengers

Register Here: click here

If you have any questions please email Brandon Wood (bwood@arktransit.org) or Rebecca East (reast@arktransit.org), or call our office