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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Larocamaro, Oct 1, 2024.

  1. Larocamaro

    Larocamaro Bobtail Member

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    Hey everyone i just got a job at odot as a highway maintainence tech besides plowing in the winter I was wondering if anyone had any insight on what a day to day might look like and what to expect I'm very nervous
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  3. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    Wouldn't the people you'll work with be a better source of information?
     
  4. kylefitzy

    kylefitzy Road Train Member

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    Seems like a good question to ask in the interview process…
     
  5. 50WT

    50WT Road Train Member

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    I don't know about odot . In Georgia we have got , they don't plow snow down here . I see them standing around a lot leaning on shovels and brooms. Looks like they're trying to stay awake. I don't know if you have to bring you own shovel or not.
     
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  6. FLHT

    FLHT Road Train Member

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    You will need a snazzy reflective vest.
     
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  7. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    Talk to the current workers at the job. "Hey, I am new here, I want to do a good job and fit in. What can you guys tell me about this job? What do you see the new guys do that they should not do?" Things like that are what I would ask.
     
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  8. Lonesome

    Lonesome Mr. Sarcasm

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    Take off the blindfold, and ear plugs, and start inquiring of co workers, supervisors, etc.
     
  9. OldMainiac

    OldMainiac Light Load Member

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    Learn to blend in, that way you can be one of the 6 standing around doing nothing while one guy actually works. :D
     
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  10. bryan21384

    bryan21384 Road Train Member

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    Probably will start the day going into the local convenient store getting a coffee and breakfast sandwich.
     
  11. 50WT

    50WT Road Train Member

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    More like a tall boy ,kept in a paper sack and smokes.
     
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