Spreader Calibration - Devens

Date: 11/7/2017 8:00 AM - 11/7/2017 2:00 PM

Location: Devens Public Works
99 Buena Vista St

Devens, Massachusetts

Capacity:

28/30



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
David MassDevelopment Corp - Devens
Gary MassDevelopment Corp - Devens
Bill Town of West Boylston DPW
Joe Town of West Boylston DPW
Brian Town of Groton
Scott Town of Boxborough
Tim Town of Stow
Brian Town of Groton
Brian Town of Stow
Joe Town of Millbury
Ed Town of Boxborough
Matthew Town of Acton
Shane MassDevelopment Corp - Devens
Eric
John
Keith Town of Randolph
Robert Town of Millbury
Larry Town of Boxborough
Christopher Town of Littleton
Warren Town of Groton
Tim
Steven Town of Littleton
William Town of Acton
Benjamin Town of Groton DPW
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.