Supervisory Leadership in Public Works Programs (Part II) – May 2024

The Supervisory Leadership in Public Works training program was designed to provide educational resources for Public Works Departments across the state to develop existing employees, preparing them for promotion to leadership roles. This educational program supports state and municipal department's desires to train and promote from within the existing workforce.

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Instructor: Part II - Various Instructors

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  Draft Agenda Part II

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Day 1 – May 21, 2024

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Morning

• Municipal Paving Operation
• Roadway Surface Preparations
• Hot Bituminous Mix Materials

Afternoon

• Record Keeping
• Communication with the Public & Media
• Communication Dos and Don’ts
• Bridge & Minor Span Management

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Day 2 – May 22, 2024

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Morning

• Snow & Ice Control
• Roadway Legal Issues
• Maine’s Local Highway Law
• Maine’s Tort Claims Act
• Risk Management/Workers Compensation

Afternoon

• OSHA and ME BLS Compliance
• Compliance Checklist
• Required Training
• Maintaining Records
• Equipment Inspections
• Facility Inspections

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Day 3 – May 23, 2024

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Morning

• Intro to Surveying and Layouts
• Tools of the Trade
• Measuring Horizontal and Vertical Distances/ Elevations, Field Books/Note Taking
• Plan Reading
• Modern Tech Tools

Afternoon

• Plan Reading
• Shooting Grades
• Measuring Quantities and Distances
• Hi-Tech Station
• Culvert Station
• Parking Lot Lay Out
• Competition

Part II will be followed by a short ceremony and presentation of certificates by MCAPWA Board Members and staff from Maine Local Roads Center.