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SUMMARY:Annual Membership Meeting/Excavator and Utility Training Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the Missouri 811 Annual Membership Meeting!\nMissouri 811 invites all utility members to attend our Annual Membership Meeting\, an important opportunity to stay informed and engaged. Executive Director Randy Norden will provide a comprehensive annual update\, sharing key insights and accomplishments from the past year. In addition\, members will participate in the election of new board members\, helping to shape the future of our organization. \nDon’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and be part of your Missouri 811! \nWorkshop Hosted by Missouri 811\nDate: April 23\, 2026\nThis workshop is free to attend and open to utility members\, excavators\, locators\, and industry stakeholders. \nMissouri 811 invites utility members\, excavators\, locators\, and industry stakeholders to a full-day training designed to strengthen safe digging practices\, improve utility locating\, reduce damages\, and support compliance with Missouri One Call law. Attendees will participate in focused\, instructor-led sessions throughout the day\, each tailored to real-world field conditions and the needs of organizations working around underground utilities. \n \n\n \n\n9:00 AM – 10:00 AM\n \n\nAnnual Membership Meeting\nJoin Us for the Missouri 811 Annual Membership Meeting!\n\nRead more ›\n\nMissouri 811 invites all utility members to attend our Annual Membership Meeting\, an important opportunity to stay informed and engaged. Executive Director Randy Norden will provide a comprehensive annual update\, sharing key insights and accomplishments from the past year. In addition\, members will participate in the election of new board members\, helping to shape the future of our organization.Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and be part of your Missouri 811! \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n10:00 AM – 11:30 AM\n \n\nUtility Mapping Class — Room 1\nLearn the core elements of building an effective utility mapping program. See how better mapping improves safety\,\naccuracy\, and daily operations for your system.\n\nRead more ›\nThis specialized course is designed for smaller utility members and municipalities to understand the significant benefits\nof having an effective utility mapping program. Participants will learn how to implement and maintain a mapping program\nwithin their organizations\, enhancing operational efficiency and safety.Recommended for: Smaller utility members\, municipals\, and other stakeholders involved in utility management and operations.\n\n\n \n\nHow to Safely Pothole and Dig Around Utilities in the Tolerance Zone — Room 2\nReview best practices for potholing and working around buried utilities in the tolerance zone. Learn techniques that reduce\ndamage risk and keep crews and the public safer.\n\nRead more ›\nThis critical training course is designed for any utility or excavator that performs excavation around utilities on a\ndaily basis. Participants will learn the best practices for safely potholing and digging within the tolerance zone\,\nsignificantly reducing the risk of damage and ensuring the safety of workers and the public.Recommended for: Utility personnel\, excavators\, and other professionals involved in daily excavation activities around utilities.\n\n\n\n \n\n12:30 PM – 2:30 PM\n \n\nUtility Locator Training — Room 1\nStrengthen your fundamentals for locating underground utilities. Build practical skills to improve accuracy and reduce risk\nof underground utility damages.\n\nRead more ›\nThis essential training course is designed for utility locators and excavators to develop the skills necessary to\naccurately locate underground utility lines. The course emphasizes the importance of protecting and enhancing public\nsafety through proper locating techniques.Recommended for: Utility locators\, excavators\, and other professionals involved in underground utility operations.\n\n\n \n\nUnderstanding Missouri 811 One Call Law — Room 2\nGet a clear\, practical understanding of Missouri’s One Call law. Learn how to apply legal requirements in the field to stay\ncompliant and improve excavation safety.\n\nRead more ›\nThis comprehensive course is designed for professional excavators and utility companies to gain a thorough understanding\nof the Missouri 811 One Call Law. Participants will explore the legal requirements and practical applications of the law\,\nensuring compliance and promoting safety in excavation activities.Recommended for: Professional excavators\, utility company personnel\, and others involved in excavation and underground utility operations.\n\n\n\n \n\n2:30 PM – 4:00 PM\n \n\nHow to Perform a Proper Utility Damage Investigation — Room 1\nWalk through the essential steps of a thorough utility damage investigation. Learn how to document incidents\, identify root\ncauses\, and protect your organization.\n\nRead more ›\nThis vital course is designed for utilities and excavators to learn the essential steps for conducting thorough utility\ndamage investigations. Participants will gain the skills needed to determine root causes and reduce the frequency of\nfuture damages.Recommended for: Utility personnel\, excavators\, and other professionals involved in underground utility operations.\n\n\n \n\nMissouri 811 Membership Requirements and Responsibilities — Room 2\nClarify what Missouri 811 membership requires under state law. Understand what must stay current to remain compliant.\n\nRead more ›\nThis essential course is designed for all Missouri 811 members\, with a particular focus on new City Clerks. Participants\nwill gain a clear understanding of their responsibilities under Missouri law\, including updating maps and contact\ninformation to ensure compliance.Recommended for: Missouri 811 members\, especially new City Clerks and Primary Points of Contact.\n\n\n\n \n\n4:00 PM – 5:30 PM\n \n\nMissouri 811 Internet Ticketing\nGet hands-on with Missouri 811’s internet ticketing system. Learn how to submit locate requests accurately and efficiently\nto save time and avoid errors.\n\nRead more ›\nThis practical course is designed for anyone involved in submitting locate requests to Missouri 811. Participants will\nlearn how to use the online ticketing system effectively to ensure accurate submissions and avoid unnecessary delays.Recommended for: Individuals responsible for submitting locate requests\, including utility personnel\,\nexcavators\, and other stakeholders.
URL:https://missouri-811.org/event/excavator-and-utility-training-workshop-april-2026/
LOCATION:Wyndham Executive Center\, 2200 Interstate 70 Dr. SW\, Columbia\, MO\, 65203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Excavator and Utility Training Workshop,Locator Trainings
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