Additional Courses

Chip Seal Class & Demonstration – This class consists of two parts – classroom instruction that goes into detail on the proper procedures to use when doing chip seal operations.  The second part is a demonstration of these methods in the field. Representatives from oil suppliers and equipment manufacturers are available to answer your questions.

Motor Grader Operator Training – This one day class covers motor grader safety, maintenance inspections, and basic road maintenance techniques.  Students will spend time both in the classroom and on a motor grader practicing what they have learned.  Instructors representing various equipment manufactures are available to provide help and suggestions for improving the operator’s skills.

MUTCD Flagger Training - This one day course covers the fundamentals of flagging procedures in temporary traffic control situations. Students learn the theory of flagging operations in the classroom and then apply them in the field, under traffic, in a controlled environment. Students are proficient in the application of MUTCD Typical Applications 10 and 13 after completion of the class.

Traffic Control - This one-day course covers what is required to comply with Chapters II, V and VI of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control (MUTCD). After completion of the course students have a good understanding of how traffic control signs should be installed on a permanent basis, low volume road traffic control and how to set up in temporary traffic control situations.

Wildland Fire Training - This one day course addresses information that heavy equipment operators should know when called out to assist fire fighters in wildland fire situations. The morning is spent learning the theory behind the use of heavy equipment in fighting fires. The afternoon is devoted to field training exercises and practices employing the techniques taught in the morning.

CPR/First Aid - This one day class covers CPR techniques and fundamental first aid that road workers may need to make use of on the job. Students are tested to determine proficiency.

Tire and Rim Safety - This one day class makes students aware of the dangers involved in maintaining the tires used on heavy trucks and construction equipment. After completion of the class students should be able to safely change and repair these tires without endangering themselves or others.

Backhoe Operator Training – This one-day course teaches basic backhoe controls, proper culvert installation methods, trench sloping and benching methods, maintenance procedures and operation safety. 

GPS/GIS Training –This is an introductory, two-day course. The workshop covers the collection of data with GPS devices, creation of data dictionaries, conversion of GPS data to a geographic information system format, an introduction to GIS, and importation of GPS data into a GIS system. The workshop includes on-site data collection exercises.

Commercial Drivers License Training – This is a one and a half day class designed to prepare individuals to take the state CDL written examinations and the walk-around inspection of the driving exam.  Participants are lead through the Model Commercial Driver License Manual covering vehicle safety, transporting cargo, hazardous materials, air brakes, combination vehicles and tankers. 

Welding Training – This two-day class covers welding safety practices and procedures and makes students aware of pertinent OSHA regulations, health and physical hazards associated with welding, and methods to for them to reduce welding risks.

Bridge Welding Certification, AASHTO/AWS – This two-day class is for experienced welders capable of passing the AASHTO/AWS D1.5M/D1.5 welding code certification test. The first day of class, students will review the welds they will be required to perform on the test. They will also be evaluated to determine if they have the skill necessary to become certified. On the second day, an independent welding certification firm will test students on AASHTO/AWS D1.5M/D1.5.  Those passing will be certified.  There is a cost for the certification test on the second day.  The students or their counties will be invoiced by the independent welding certification firm whether they pass or fail the exam.

Forklift Operator Training - This is an eight-hour safety workshop. This workshop complies with all OSHA regulations and covers how a forklift works, safe operating techniques, load handling, inspection, and safe operating procedures. Students passing the operating procedures and written test are issued a certificate of competency.

Basic Math – The one day class teaches and reviews the basic math skills needed in classes such as the Roads Scholar Plan Reading, Project Management and Surveying classes.

ALL CLASSES ARE FREE OF CHARGE
WITH THE EXCEPTION OF BRIDGE WELDING CERTIFICATION