Oregon Public Works Officials Gathering at Jackson County Expo for Training
The Jackson County Roads and Parks Department is hosting this year's Oregon Association of County Engineers and Surveyors (OACES) Skills Demonstration and Safety Conference at the Jackson County Expo Park in Central Point.
The event convenes Road Maintenance and Engineering professionals from counties and cities across Oregon with nearly 100 participants.
This year's event has speakers focusing on workplace safety, emergency response, pavement maintenance and traffic management. Participants also have the chance to demonstrate their skills in operating heavy equipment that is used in road maintenance.
Jackson County Roads and Parks Department Director Steve Lambert said their team members are very skilled professionals who are dedicated to the work they do. He said training at this week's event allows for networking with peers, focused on improving skills to best serve the traveling public while ensuring worker safety.
Brian Worley with OACES said county road departments are being asked to do more with less on a daily basis. He said it's important to OACES that they continue to assist these public works professionals with training such as this week's events to provide opportunities for continued growth.
Posted on 9/12/24 6:12AM by Sam Marsh
