2022 Annual Equipment Operator Training & Snow Rodeo

WHO Should Attend?

The classroom workshop combined with field work and equipment safety training is designed to provide a positive learning experience and test the skills of those performing operations on roads, streets, and runways. Personnel from Montana Department of Transportation, cities, towns, counties, tribal members, military, and interested parties are all welcome.

AGENDA

DAY 1 [8AM-4PM] - Class Room Operator Training with guest speaker Michael Gehl, MT Trucking Association and Kevin Adkins, MDT MCS.

  • Load Securement
  • Operations Safety
  • Walk-Arounds (Pre-Trip)

Day 2 [8AM-4PM] - Snow Rodeo! Activities are a test of skill and a great opportunity for peer-to-peer exchange of ideas, techniques, and practices.  Includes teamwork and friendly competition.  Awards are given to Top 3 of each event.

Location 1:  Lewis and Clark Fairgrounds, Helena, MT

Registration will be $70 per person for each day, $140 for both days.  Lunch will be provided both days.  Email Autumn Gilleard at [email protected] to request your registration form today.

    • Training Day: September 7, 2022
    • Competition/Operator Day: September 8, 2022 (Limited to 65 participants)

Lodging Info: Comfort Suites Helena Airport: For hotel reservations, call 406-513-1140.  Indicate Group Block: MT LTAP.  The group rate is $129 plus tax per night.  Room reservations must be made by Aug 26, 2022 and they are available for the nights of Sept 6-7.

Location 2: Richland County Fairgrounds, Sidney, MT

Registration will be $70 per person for each day, $140 for both days.  Lunch will be provided both days.  Email Autumn Gilleard at [email protected] to request your registration form today. 

    • Training Day: September 28, 2022
    • Competition/Operator Day: September 29, 2022 (Limited to 65 participants)

Lodging info: Sidney | MainStay Suites Medical Center : For hotel reservations, call 406-488-1000.  Indicate Group Block: MT LTAP.  The group rate is $85 plus tax per night.  Room reservations must be made by Sept 2, 2022 and they are available for the nights of Sept 27-28.

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MACRS District Trainings

2022 Fall Topics [Presenters: Matt Ulberg Shawna Page]

  1. Gravel Road Fundamentals
  2. Risk Management/Work Zone
  3. Crew Safety and Creating a Culture of Safety
  4. Equipment Inspectioin
  5. Culverts and Drainage
  6. Seasonal Considerations

Topics vary by location and are subject to change. 

COST: $50 per person and includes all classroom materials.
Email Autumn Gilleard at [email protected] to request your registration form today.

WEEK 1

  • Sept 20, 2022 - Glasgow - 8:00 AM
    Cottonwood Inn | 54250 US HWY 2
    Topics: 1, 2, 5
  • Sept 21, 2022 - Sidney - 8:00 AM
    Wingate Inn | 1490 South Central Ave
    Topics: 1, 2, 5
  • Sept 22, 2022 - Miles City - 8:00 AM
    Miles Community College | 2500 Main Street
    Topics: 1, 2, 5

Week 2

  • Oct 4, 2022 - E. Billings - 8:00 AM
    Yellowstone County Road & Bridge Dept. Shop | 3321 King Ave
    Topics: 1, 5, Chainsaw Safety
  • Oct 5, 2022 - Lewistown- 8:00 AM
    Fergus County Fairgrounds | 1000 US 191
    Topics: 2, 4, 5
  • Oct 6, 2022 - Boulder - 8:00 AM
    Fairgrounds - Volunteer Hall  | 21 Whitetail Lane
    Topics: 1, 2, 5

Week 3

  • Oct 25, 2022 - Conrad - 8:00 AM
    Moose Lodge | 617 S Main St.
    Topics: 1, 2, 5
  • Oct 26, 2022 - Kalispell - 8:00 AM
    TBD
    Topcis: 1, 3, 4
  • Oct 27 - Hamilton - 8:00 AM
    Ravalli County Fairgrounds Interstate Bldg | 100 Old Corvallis Rd
    Topics: 3, 4, 5

Flagging Certification Training: 

Workshop Objective: To learn work zone and flagging procedures to become a certified flagger.

Workshop Description: This flagger workshop is a combination of lecture, manuals, video and hands-on problem solving with regards to flagging in a work zone. The five parts of a Traffic Control Work Zone will be discussed. Montana flagger certification will be issued to all participants who successful pass the course. 

Who Should Attend: Those wanting to become a certified flagger. Road department employees from cities, counties, MDT, Forest Service, Park Service, BIA and Tribal employees will all benefit from attending this workshop.

Instructor: Shawna Page has been a Certified Safety Officer and professional safety instructor for over fifteen years, while also working in the construction field for 20 years. Shawna’s experience ranges from building construction to Work Zone traffic control. Shawna is Montana LTAP’s primary instructor on many courses that LTAP offers. Shawna regularly teaches MSHA courses including Part 46 refreshers, OSHA 10 & 30 courses, Asbestos Safety, Cold Weather Safety, flagging, Work Zone Technician, Traffic Control Supervisor, and other safety courses.