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Abandoned utilities take up a great deal of the limited supply of the right-of-way. At a time when agencies are trying to fit more utilities in less space, can we afford to have that space used by unnecessary installations? Learn how other agencies are handling abandoned utilities and how they are keeping track of what’s hidden underfoot.
With no pay increases in over four years, and talented newer technicians feeling trapped at the bottom of the pay scale, Milwaukee implemented a new pay plan for technicians and shop personnel that allows movement to higher pay rates based on training and certifications earned by technicians. The success of the program has raised shop morale, pride, productivity, and retention of talent.
Learning Objectives:
- Create new pay incentives to develop and retain talent, encourage continuous improvement, and recruit above average personnel.
- Develop and implement job standards to hold personnel accountable and improve overall efficiency.
- Expand similar programs to support personnel such as welders, fluid power techs, auto electricians, field service techs, and service writers.
SPEAKERS:
Jeffrey A. Tews, CPFP
Fleet Operations Manager, City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI
Opinions differ between agencies if it is more prudent to do planned asphalt pavement preservation or to react to crisis situations resulting from poorly constructed or poorly maintained roadways. This program presents information about the importance and value of developing preservation maintenance strategies for asphalt.
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Identify proven asphalt treatment strategies.
- Prepare a strategy to convince elected officials and the public of the long-term financial gain to using preservation strategies.
- Recognize different strategy applications from case study examples.
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