Public Works Accreditation

I've written about the accreditation our three public safety departments have received. We are one of only four cities in the nation to have our Fire, EMS, and Police departments accredited. Well, I'm pleased to announce that our Public Works department has also achieved an accreditation!

The entire fleet staff for Public Works has been certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and as a result the shop at Public Works is 100% accredited with ASE. This certification is considered by the service and repair industry to be the standard measure of competency for auto repairs. The next time you see a Public Works employee, notice the ASE patch on their sleeves--it is a sign that the employee has met a high goal set by the department. Their ultimate plan is for each mechanic to earn master certifications in both automotive and truck mechanics, which involves successfully passing 16 tests. These employees are highly skilled and dedicated to their trades.

Congratulations to our Public Works fleet staff on this accomplishment.