Rhode Island Public
Works Association
Upcoming Classes and Events
Introduction to Line and Grade Workshop
10/10/19 -Coventry Town Hall Annex
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Confined Space Training
10/15/19 - Richmond Carolina Fire Station
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Rhode Island Construction Career Days
10/30/19 - RIDOT Midstate Facility
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Green Infrastructure Trade Show
10/30/19 - Roger Williams Park Casino
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Introduction to Traffic Signs and the MUTCD
11/10/19 - Coventry Town Hall Annex
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2020 Ocean State Construction and Equipment Show
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Crowne Plaza Warwick
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If your R.I. DPW would like to request a class
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As a result of our Lighting Roundtable
Public Works Departments are
"Going Green" for Safety
Many things were discussed at RIPWA's recent Strobe Light Roundtable. Exeter has decided to do some testing with green lighting (which studies are showing are more visable than clear or white especially in a snowstorm). We are putting together a committee to discuss having a recomended standard for Public Works light placement, intensity and color. If you wish to join this committee please email erin@ripwa.org
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2019 Snowplow Rhodeo was the best attended year to date!
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Job Postings
September 2019
Newport is seeking Senior Maintenance Person. Click here for more information
Providence is seeking
Deputy Superintendent of Hwy
and
Assistant Chief Engineer
West Warwick is seeking a Public Works Director. Click here for information. Click here for description.
Milbury is seeking a Public Works Director. Click here for information.
Exeter Public Works is seeking a Superintendent. Click here for more information
August 2019
Newport is seeking Assistant Superintendent of Public Works
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Exeter DPW Utilizes Recycled Shingles to Stabilize New London Turnpike
Click here for the full story by New England Construction Paul Fournier
Intern Opportunity
The Rhode Island LTAP would like to alert you to an opportunity to have interns at the local level. These interns would be available to work with the DPW, town halls, or in another department or agency within the municipalities.
These interns will NOT be paid through the cities or towns, but instead will be paid through PrepareRI. The internship service/program is provided at no cost to you.
For more information contact: Shannon Larsen, Director of Employer Engagement
Skills for Rhode Island's Future
Providence, RI 02903
Direct: 401.680.5969
slarsen@skillsforri.com
https://www.prepare-ri.org/ [prepare-ri.org]
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Mission
The mission of the Rhode Island Public Works Association is to support high quality training and educational opportunities for the Public Works community in Rhode Island, to represent the interests of the Public Works community to the general public as well as federal, state and local government bodies and agencies and to provide a forum to public works employees for the exchange of ideas and technical information that is helpful to them in conducting their daily duties and responsibilities.