STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Understand the terms and limits of grade

 II.     Understand the purpose of proper drainage

 III.    Diagnose problems, identify repairs needed, and make necessary adjustments

 IV.     Demonstrate the ability to:

         A.      Adjust the circle and the cutting edge

         B.      Construct a V type ditch

         C.      Execute a culvert cut

         D.      Perform extreme bank grading

         E.      Grade to ensure proper drainage

         F.      Blend and spread material on a roadbed

         G.      Prepare equipment for transport (load and lash)

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Grader and job site safety

 II.     Grading use of transit and hand held site glass, understanding grade and maintaining grade

 III.    Drainage and its importance to road surface condition

 IV.     Crowning a road

 V.      Walk around inspection and grease machine

 VI.     Removing organic material from shoulders and back slopes

 VII.    Removing potholes and washboards for road base preparation

 VIII.   Cutting crown and establishing proper drainage

 IX.     Cutting crown and establishing proper drainage

 X       False drainage and false shoulder identification and corrections

 XI.     Blend and spread material on a roadway

 XII.    Extreme bank grading