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Not your typical competition at City Hall

May 30, 2018

knuckelboom with brick — One of the competitions was picking up a brick with the knuckleboom truck

It was a competition unlike most.

Use a mini-excavator for a pin drop
Pick up a brick with the knuckleboom truck
Move a tennis ball with a backhoe

All contests were part of National Public Works Week at City Hall to recognize and celebrate City public works and wastewater staff and focus on their skills with City equipment.

Knuckleboom truck used to pick up a brick

“The City has an outstanding public works staff – skilled, hardworking and great team players,” said Jim Atkinson, city manager. “It’s a great week to be able to honor them and show appreciation for their accomplishments. I also appreciate the leadership of the Board of Commissioners over the past three years to strategically grow the public works capabilities. “

The winners from the Tuesday (5.22.18) matches were Bill Watkins, mini-excavator; Eddie Maharrey, knuckleboom; and Bobby Carpenter, backhoe. The overall winner, Mr. Watkins, won a trip to the State Equipment Rodeo in Nashville this October.

Equipment Rodeo winners, from left, Eddie Maharrey, Bobby Carpenter and Bill Watkins

By Wednesday the 14 men of the two departments were saucing up wings for a friendly contest with judging by City Hall staff. The winners were:

1^st Place – Matt Brown – construction inspection

2^nd Place – Martin Perez – Public Works supervisor

3^rd Place Tie– Chris Hatcher and Eddie Jackson – Wastewater

Public Works, Wastewater crew lunching on hot wings

The final event of the week was a fish fry Friday (5.25.18) hosted by department heads. Employees of the year were announced: Mr. Watkins for public works and Chris Hatcher for wastewater.