Real-World Experience. Not Just Certification.

Rivas Operator Pro was built by an operator, for operators — with the hands-on experience and professional background to back it up.

2018

Established

Years in Business

3–6

Operators Per Class

21+

Equipment Programs

What Sets Us Apart

Operator Perspective

Training built by someone who has operated the equipment — not just studied it. Every program reflects real jobsite experience.

Supervisor Experience

Years of supervisory experience inform how we train operators to work within a team, follow procedures, and communicate on the jobsite.

Management Understanding

We understand what businesses need from a training program — consistency, documentation, and operators who know their responsibilities.

Professional Documentation

Every program comes with the written materials businesses need — manuals, checklists, evaluation forms, and recordkeeping templates.

Class Size Requirements

Minimum

Participants Required

Per Class

Maximum

Participants Per Class

Every training class requires a minimum of 3 participants and a maximum of 6. Small class sizes ensure every operator receives individual attention, hands-on time on the equipment, and direct feedback from the instructor. This isn't a lecture — it's practical training.

Meet the Instructor

Matt D. Rivas

Founder & Lead Instructor

Matt D. Rivas founded Rivas Operator Pro in 2018 with a single goal: to provide practical, equipment-specific operator training that gives individuals and businesses the knowledge and documentation they need to operate safely and confidently. With a career spanning heavy equipment operation, supervision, and safety training, Matt brings real-world experience to every program he delivers.

Certifications & Credentials

CDL Class BOSHA 10OSHA 510HAZWOPERFEMA AWR-160 — Radiological Emergency ResponseFEMA PER-212 — Emergency Response to TerrorismFEMA PER-243 — Incident Command System for Single ResourcesFEMA PER-345 — Emergency Response OperationsFEMA PER-354 — Hazardous Materials TechnicianFEMA PER-355 — WMD/Terrorism Awareness for Emergency RespondersBilingual (English/Spanish)

Professional Background

Heavy equipment operator — multiple equipment types

Supervisory experience in construction and industrial environments

Equipment safety training and operator evaluation

Training program development and documentation

OSHA safety standards and compliance

Crane and rigging operations

Aerial work platform operations

Forklift and material handling operations

Pre-operation inspection procedures

Operator qualification and evaluation

Incident prevention and hazard identification

Recordkeeping and training documentation

Bilingual training delivery (English and Spanish)

Business training program development

Customized safety manual development

Operator training for individuals and businesses

Equipment-specific training materials development

We Don't Just Train Operators. We Help Build Safer Operations.

Rivas Operator Pro was founded to provide practical, equipment-specific operator training that gives individuals and businesses the knowledge and documentation they need to operate safely and confidently. We believe every operator deserves quality training — and every business deserves a training program that actually reflects how they operate.

Note: Rivas Operator Pro provides operator training and training support materials. Businesses remain responsible for meeting all applicable OSHA requirements and maintaining a safe workplace.