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Text Box: Heros: from Page 9———————————— So what are some ways of getting the most out of the “new millennium” maintenance worker? One is to listen. I have heard many public works departments and consultants talk about their efforts to bring those who design the infrastructure and those who maintain it together before designs of new projects. Each of these stories ends with a good project that usually reduces the original cost. Second, let them know what a difference they make to the community. I have found over the years that most maintenance workers thrive on knowing that they are needed and relied on. They may tell you different but getting up at 3:00 a.m. to respond to a downed stop sign is not all about the money. Third, recognize them. I know, your maintenance team always tells you that they don’t need recognition, they just need the tools to do their job, but you will see great rewards in recognizing them. One thing the City of Kirkland has been doing recently is mailing home letters to the families of their maintenance staff in recognition of the families’ sacrifice during emergency responses. They need that family support and so does your organization. So the next time you see that group of dirty maintenance workers come into your staff meeting and stay to the back of the room, know that they love what they do, they are good at it, and know that in public works, our heroes wear dirt. This article originally appeared in Washington State Public Works, Spring 2010 issue. It is reprinted here with permission. Glenn Akramoff can be reached at (253) 638-1110 or gakramoff@covingtonwa.gov.

Roads Scholar: from Page 1 ——————————

Level 1 still consists of the original ten classes, each four hours in length that must be completed within five years to receive a certificate. These 10 classes are:

The newly added Level 2 consists of the following eight classes, each six hours in length, that must be completed within five years to receive a certificate.

In order to attend Level 2 classes, participants are required to have completed the Level 1 program. Those who have substantially completed the Level 1 program may also attend Level 2 classes with prior approval of the T2 Center.

Upon completion of each of the Level 1 and Level 2 program requirements, graduates will receive a Roads Scholar certificate to document their continuing education and professional development. Sponsoring agencies will receive a plaque listing the employees who have successfully completed the programs.

If you are interested in getting started attending classes offered through the Oregon

Roads Scholar program, please fill out a registration form and fax it to the T2 Center.

The registration form, class descriptions and other important program information are

available on our website by clicking “Roads Scholar” on the left navigation bar.

RS-1 Basics of a Good Road
RS-2 Drainage - Key to Roads that Last
RS-3 Paving Materials
RS-4 Environmental BMP’s 1
RS-5 Asphalt Pavement Maintenance 1

RS-11 Workplace Safety Training 1
RS-12 Workplace Safety Training 2
RS-13 Advanced Work Zone Traffic Control
RS-14 Roadway Safety Fundamentals 1

RS-6 Asphalt Pavement Maintenance 2
RS-7 Effective Communication Skills
RS-8 Environmental BMP’s 2
RS-9 Maintenance Math
RS-10 Introduction to Survey and Grade Checking

RS-15 Roadway Safety Fundamentals 2
RS-16 Roadway Materials / Inspection
RS-17 Bridge Inspection, Maintenance and Repair
RS-18 Winter Road Maintenance