Heavy Equipment Operations
HEO Newsletter
FALL 2021
Volume 2 • Issue 3
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Issue: Truck Driver Shortage (feat. industry partners)
Jonathan Patterson (feat. student) SCLC Truck Driving Courses
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Dean's Corner
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Enrollment Media Corner
with Zack Zweigle
Becky Roe (feat. administrator)
Truck Driving Division Highlights
HEO TEAM Zack Zweigle Dean zzweigle@shastacollege.edu John Livingston Heavy Equipment Faculty jlivingston@shastacollege.edu Rick Boontjer Logging Operations Faculty rboontjer@shastacollege.edu Clancy Mitchell Truck Driving Instructor tmitchell@shastacollege.edu Pete Dickerson Heavy Equipment Faculty pdickerson@shastacollege.edu Rebekah Davis Student Success Facilitator rdavis@shastacollege.edu Becky Roe Grant Coordinator rroe@shastacollege.edu Sarabeth Angel-Towner Apprenticeship Coordinator sangel-towner@shastacollege.edu Angela Cordell Senior Project Coordinator of Employer Engagement acordell@shastacollege.edu Trena Kimler-Richards Logging and Heavy Equipment Consultant trichards@shastacollege.edu
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IMPORTANT DATES 2-3 and 9-10
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Trucking Industry Career Days Redding/Tehama Campuses College Career Fair Tehama County Dept. of Education
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Ag Producer Day Tehama District Fairgrounds
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STEM Career Day Virtual Event
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Associated California Loggers Annual Meeting Reno, NV Sierra Cascade Logging Conference Shasta District Fairgrounds
Truck Driver Shortage Means Career Opportunity Featured Industry Partners: Shasta-Siskiyou-Transport (SST) & Redding Lumber Transport (RLT) According to the American Trucking Association’s (ATA) October 20 article, it is estimated that truckers carry more than 72.5% of all freight transported in the United States. ATA reports it is currently down a record-setting 80,000 drivers. These challenges are not lost on the local trucking industry. Bill Casparino, President of Shasta-Sisykou-Transport (SST,) operating one of the largest bulk fuel products companies in the north state, said they have room for 6 more full-time drivers which would allow their employee-owned company to grow. SST was started in 1947 by Jim Holt and has grown to 16 fulltime tank drivers and 2 bobtail delivery truck drivers. Some of the challenges of attracting drivers are the continued increasing regulations and the perception that drivers are never home. Most SST drivers run local/regional routes with a few that haul into the western states and may be gone 4 to 5 days. SST runs newer trucks to offer drivers the best equipment possible. Drivers are required to have tank and hazmat endorsements as well as an unrestricted manual transmission CDL. SST offers very competitive pay, 401k, benefits, and training for new drivers. Casparino started with SST in 1986 as a driver and began dispatching in 1990, working in a human resource capacity. Drivers and management have a close relationship which values the employee. In 1972, Redding Lumber Transport (RLT) diversified from the timber products industry to flatbed, refrigerated, and drivein freight. According to Caitlin Revel, General Manager, this allowed RLT to expand its operations and survive the changes in the timber regulations that affected the output of lumber products. Today, RLT employs 80+ company drivers and 20+ owner-operators hauling freight in the western states to the mid-west. This diversification has allowed the company to employ drivers year around instead of a seasonal pattern. Revel said that RLT has a “Driver First” philosophy. “We want our drivers to have newer, clean equipment, and be comfortable
with the changing technologies in their tractors, and with the electronic logbook system,” Revel explains. RLT has continued safety training for employees. Before COVID, they use to have all the drivers in for a company BBQ and training. Revel said, hopefully, they can get back to more face-to-face gatherings. Today’s drivers must be enrolled in the “Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearing House” for drug and alcohol screening. This provides a history of a driver’s random screenings. Companies like RLT offer sign-on bonuses, and continued rewards for safety, and longevity. Their pay scale is competitive with benefits and incentives. The northern end of the Sacramento Valley has more transportation-related jobs per capita than most counties in California. Thanks to logging, manufacturing, and distribution centers, these counties regularly need drivers. Positions range from local hauls to long-haul opportunities and regular trips to the Bay Area delivering everything from cattle, lumber, landscaping material, machinery, store goods, live fish, fresh eggs, and more. Students completing the Shasta College Truck Driving courses with a CDL can go to work immediately. Clancy Mitchell, truck driving instructor, hosts “Trucking Industry Career Days” every semester to allow companies to talk with students about the industry and their specific organization’s needs and opportunities. Enrollment for Spring 2022 courses are open now! Visit shastacollege.edu/truckdriving to learn more and begin your journey by requesting registration permission!
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Logging Conference Jonathan Patterson Shasta College HEO Graduate
Jonathan Patterson entered Shasta College in 2019 and endured the pandemic. He graduated last year with his Heavy Equipment Certificate and his Class A Driver License. Jonathan said, “I enjoyed the Shasta College experience more than he thought he would.” He said that the programs were hands on, and the teacher was very good. He was particularly impressed with the manner the College kept him on track to be successful in achieving his goals. He appreciated the fact that, in obtaining his Class Driver License, he was employed immediately after leaving Shasta College. “The Class A License opens doors,” he said. He currently drives for Hawes Farms in Anderson. Jonathan indicated that most jobs do require two years of experience to get a driving job, but the need is so great, he was able to drive right away. Local companies may take a chance on inexperienced drivers to keep their trucks rolling. He further stated that driving in the real world is very different than the expectations the DMV emphasizes in their handbook and testing.
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February 10-12, 2022 sclcexpo.com
Jonathan appreciated the one-on-one time in the trucks, particularly in honing his skills in the PreOperation Inspection portion of the training. He suggests future students get their Commercial Learner’s Permit before taking the class, or as soon as possible, to maximize their time behind the wheel. He summarized by saying, “More than anything else, stick with it and get your CDL.” Jonathan hopes to return to Shasta College and obtain his Industrial Technology Degree as well as obtain his Logging Operations Certificate.
New Look and Format for Shasta College Truck Driving Courses
Career Corner
Spring 2022 will bring a new look to the truck driving courses at Shasta College.
Becky Diesslin HELO Certificate, Spring 2021 Creekside Logging
Chrissy DeCamp-Wood HEO Certificate, Spring 2021 Knowles Trucking
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Isaiah Burns HELO Certificate, Spring 2021 Coastal Mtn. Timber
Lyna Phipps CDL Class A, Spring 2021 Pro Aggregate
Lucas Jones HEO Certificate, Spring 2021 Meyer Earthwork
Miguel Ramirez Nunez CDL Class A, Spring 2021 Omega Walnut
Instructor Clancy Mitchell felt there was an opportunity to better fit the needs of the students and industry partners by changing the course structure. Courses will now be offered in 8-week modules instead of the traditional 16-week semester. Students will be able to register for the first module, CONS-140A Commercial Driver Learner’s Permit Preparation, which is an online course guiding the student through the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Commercial Drivers Handbook in preparation for the DMV Commercial Learners Permit written exam. Once a student has successfully passed the written exam and has a learner’s permit, they will be able to enroll in CONS-140B, Intermediate Class A Driver’s License Training, for the second face-to-face 8-week module. This is an intermediate-level course designed to give participants the basic skills needed to obtain a Commercial Class A Driver's License. The course will emphasize safe operations, pre-operation inspections, and the Department of Motor Vehicles Class A License driving skills test requirements as they pertain to operating regulated on-highway heavy equipment. People currently holding a valid CDL permit may enter the CONS-140B course directly to obtain the driving and maneuvering skills needed to take the DMV driving exam. With this format, students only enter the random drug testing pool when they are in the driving portion of the class saving on cost for the student and management of the pool by the college. New Federal and State regulations will require applicants for Commercial Driver Licenses to have verified instruction at approved training entities. Mitchell explained that this course restructuring is an important step in documenting our student's hours both in the classroom and behind the wheel.
Fall 2021
Volume 2, Issue 3
Dean's Corner
with Zack Zweigle
Over the last two years we have received plenty of positive feedback, as well as suggested opportunities for restructuring the curriculum in our logging program. We recognize that it is always nice to stop for a moment and take inventory of what is working well versus what needs to be better honed. With that in mind, we took time this summer to engage in a series of workgroup meetings aimed at critically examining the program. There were never less than 15 folks participating at any one time, with representation from college faculty, support staff, and numerous industry professionals. At the onset, we invited some of the other programs here on campus to share what worked well in their proven models. After those presentations, we began framing some conceptual questions with our advisory partners to inform refinement of the HELO certificate. The energy was palpable at that point, and it set the stage for the next few meetings. By July, we had drafted a program map of courses that included elements from Introduction to Natural Resources, Introduction to Forestry, Silviculture, Fire Ecology, commercial driving, and logging equipment operations. Per the drafted plan, students will take operations classes in 8-week sequences and have the opportunity to engage in an array of worksite learning opportunities. Finally, in the proposed refinement, students will progress from beginning to advanced operations on logging-specific equipment all the way through. With this model, students will gain wider exposure to logging equipment and forest operations. The course sequence was designed to take advantage of the seasons. Students will learn foundational skills on logging equipment before transitioning into the advanced content. The outdoor classroom in the woods provides an ideal location for students to develop skills mastery, while also being evaluated against industry standards established by our advisory partners. There are still many details to be determined, but I am excited about the progress we have made. A successful program means more jobs for our students and more forest management completed by our partners as they are able to lessen the strain on their workforce capacity. I want to thank our dedicated staff, faculty, and advisory partners for the time and energy they have invested for our students and our community. Zachary Zweigle Dean of Business, Agriculture, Industry, Technology, and Safety
TRUCK DRIVERS NEEDED!
Projected Deficit of 1.1 Million Truck Drivers Over the Next 10 Years in the United States 180K 160K 140K 120K 100K 80K 60K 40K 20K 0 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Becky Roe Shasta College Economic & Workforce Development Division Senior Project Coordinator – Forest Health Becky joined the Shasta College Economic and Workforce Development team in Fall 2019 after leaving her workforce development/ communications role at Sierra Pacific Industries. She has been instrumental in the build-out of the Heavy Equipment Logging Operations (HELO) program. With $8.6M in CAL FIRE Forest Health grants under her management, her background and knowledge of the forest products industry have proven invaluable in this effort. Becky’s strength is in communication, workforce development, and community partnerships. With over 20 years of experience, she has had success in partnering with educators, administrators, and economic development agencies to build bridges between the emerging workforce, regional partners, community organizations, and career opportunities across the region. Becky’s philosophy is simple: show and tell. Show real-world jobs, tell real-world stories, and connect real-world people. Becky serves on many committees which engage both public agencies and private industry. She serves as co-chair of the Workforce Development workgroup under California’s Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force, co-chair of the California Community College Chancellor’s Office’s North/Far North K12 Strong Workforce Program Grant Selection Committee, and sits on the Board of the Shasta Cascade Chapter of California Women in Timber. She also has lended her expertise to the North American Forest Partnership and Women’s Forest Congress as a member of those national organizations’s communications committees. In late 2019, she accepted a seat on the Sierra Pacific Foundation Scholarship Committee and continues to be engaged with various local, regional, state, and national industry and career education associations. Becky and her husband, Jeff, live in Redding, CA. She is a proud mom to their two daughters Adrienne and Sarah. She and Jeff love to spend time with friends and family and explore the beautiful landscapes the North State has to offer.
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Source: American Trucking Associations, Truck Driver Shortage Analysis, 2019
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Truck Driving Division Highlights Check out our very own Shasta College Truck Driving instructor Clancy Mitchell in our CTE Teacher Profile video. Listen as Clancy describes his education background and what the Truck Driving course is about and what students can expect. For more videos on our programs please visit our www.youtube.com/shastacollege CTE playlist, and if you like what you see, drop us a like and subscribe! For more info on our truck driving courses, CONS 140A Commercial Driver Learners Permit Prep and CONS 140B Intermediate Class A Driver's License Training, please visit www.shastacollege.edu/truckdriving.
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