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By Heather Sturgill,
Senior Communications Specialist/PIO
A love of road construction, a commitment to represent the communities they serve, with
building a better community and the adaptability more women and minorities. Relatively few women
to work on any road project, in any weather — apply for construction jobs however, so the women
this is what it takes to work on Washington who work the Washington County road crews have
County road crews. made it a mission to encourage others to join them
in a career they love.
The LUT Operations and Maintenance Division is
lucky to have a diverse group of people who share “I represent Operations at the Women in Trades
these traits. It’s not just men who take on the big Career Fair,” Dimmitt said. “It is amazing to talk to
trucks and the dirty jobs — three women share and encourage young women who are interested
a passion for road work and hope that other in this career. Women shouldn’t be afraid to pursue
women will join them. a career in construction. Pushing the fear aside
opens so many doors.”
“A diverse work group helps people understand
things differently,” said Kellie Dimmitt, Traffic Washington County encourages women in
Maintenance Worker II and 20-year Operations trades through recruitment and representation
employee. “Different minds mean different ways at trade events like the Women in Trades Career
to solve problems. That’s more valuable than Fair. Employees serve as ambassadors, providing
how someone looks or how strong someone is.” information and resources, giving back to the
community. Operations road crews are some of
Road construction and other trades are high- the most visible employees in LUT, whether they
demand career options with opportunities for are plowing, grading or striping a road; cleaning
advancement. Road crews are beginning to better a culvert; or placing signs to keep travelers safe.
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Women who rock the road
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