This fall, the BC Road Builders’ RoadShow spent 12 days in the Cariboo, putting local community members and Dawson Road Maintenance operators in the seat of its equipment simulators. Dawson Group helped bring the experience to the region as a sponsor.
The RoadShow is a mobile simulator trailer that travels the province to introduce people to careers in road building and highway maintenance. Its simulators, including a snowplow truck, excavator, rock truck, and wheel loader, give participants a hands-on look at the industry with no experience needed.
Bringing the BC Road Builders’ RoadShow to Local Communities
In late September, BC Road Builders delivered four days of community simulator training in Service Areas 16 and 17, with two days in each area. The sessions visited communities throughout both areas, including First Nations, bringing the RoadShow directly to residents rather than asking them to travel.
The sessions gave community members hands-on time in the simulators and an introduction to the real-world skills used on the job. They also supported a shared goal of building local capacity and engaging with the communities where road maintenance crews live and work.
Winter Awareness Training for New and Experienced Operators
BC Road Builders also delivered eight days of operator simulator training across the two service areas. Dawson Road Maintenance built these sessions into its Winter Awareness program as a pre-winter orientation for its crews.
Each employee completed a one-and-a-half to two-hour defensive driving session. Seasoned operators used the time to sharpen their skills, while newer employees received extra seat time, completed snowplow training, and in some cases got an introduction to grader operation. It also gave new operators a hands-on introduction to the equipment and conditions they will work in this winter.
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