Nebraska UST Class A/B Operator Training
This course is designed to meet the Class A and Class B underground storage tank operator training requirements administered by the Nebraska State Fire Marshal. For official state guidance, visit the Nebraska Underground Storage Tank Operator Training page (https://sfm.nebraska.gov/fuels-safety/operator-training).
Why This Training Matters
Nebraska requires regulated UST facilities to designate trained Class A and Class B operators. Class A operators have primary responsibility for overall operation and regulatory compliance, while Class B operators oversee daily operation, maintenance, and recordkeeping.
Nebraska Class B operators must visit each assigned facility at least weekly, remain immediately available for telephone consultation while the facility is operating, and be able to arrive onsite within two hours when contacted.
This training helps operators:
• Understand Nebraska and federal UST requirements
• Maintain spill, overfill, corrosion, and release-prevention equipment
• Monitor release-detection systems and required testing
• Conduct and document required facility visits and inspections
• Respond appropriately to alarms, spills, and suspected releases
• Maintain operator-designation, training, and compliance records
Properly trained operators help protect Nebraska’s soil, groundwater, and communities while reducing the risk of releases and regulatory violations.
Course Coverage
Topics include:
• Nebraska’s UST regulatory framework
• Class A and Class B operator responsibilities
• Class B facility-visit and availability requirements
• UST system components and product compatibility
• Spill and overfill prevention
• Corrosion protection
• Release detection, reporting, and emergency response
• Equipment inspections, testing, and recordkeeping
• Facility registration, financial responsibility, and closure
• Class C operator training responsibilities
Course Format & Certification
• Online, self-paced training available 24/7
• Accessible from an internet-connected computer, tablet, or phone
• Chapter quizzes reinforce understanding and retention
• Final exam with a required passing score of 80%
• Printable certificate available after successful completion
• PASS is approved by the Nebraska State Fire Marshal to provide online UST operator training
• Class A and Class B operators must complete retraining every five years
• A replacement Class A or Class B operator must be trained within 30 days of assuming duties
• Facilities must maintain current operator lists and required training documentation
Who Should Take This
This training is intended for:
• Individuals designated as Class A operators
• Individuals designated as Class B operators
• UST owners and managers responsible for Nebraska compliance
• Employees or contractors who oversee UST operation, maintenance, inspections, or recordkeeping