Spreader Calibration - Hubbardston

Date: 10/31/2017 8:00 AM - 10/31/2017 2:00 PM

Location: Hubbardston Highway Department
68 Worcester Road, Rte. 68

Hubbardston, Massachusetts

Capacity:

11/20



Overview

Spreader Calibration: Save time, save money, save the environment by not over applying. This class will cover all the necessary steps for calibration of spreaders. Weather you spread sand or salt this class will teach how to achieve a goal of 250 lbs of salt per lane mile or 1,000 lbs of sand per lane mile (for gravel roads) or anything in between. Please bring your spreader truck with you and get it calibrated. This class will be both indoors and out so please plan and dress accordingly.  

8:00 Registration
8:30 Spreader calibration video and classroom instruction
9:30 break
9:45 Equipment check and safety briefing
11:00 Spreader calibration
12:00 Lunch
12:30 Spreader calibration continued
1:30 Questions and evaluations

 

*This session is open to 2 MassDOT personnel

 

 
Attendees
First Name Affiliation
Travis Town of Hubbardston
Carl Town of Rutland
Larry Town of Orange
Albert
Paul Town of Winchendon
Butch Town of Sturbridge DPW
Mark Town of West Brookfield
Paul N. Town of West Boylston DPW
Randy Town of Winchendon
Eric Town of West Brookfield
Instructors
  • Michael Smith
    Technical Training Specialist at UMass Transportation Center (UMTC)

    Michael Smith is the Baystate Roads Technical Training Specialist. He was a Highway Superintendent for 20 years where he developed and implemented modern road maintenance techniques. Mike was responsible for day to day operations and long range planning for the municipality. Before retiring in 2015, Mike was also a firefighter for 34 years. He is a lifelong resident of Heath, Massachusetts, whose teaching style includes a healthy portion of humor and student interaction.