These 3 guys would also watch my work from the ground so I could bounce ideas off them and trouble shoot. To an outsider you’ve got 7 people standing around watching 1 person work. Everyone was essential and had to be there but wasn’t actually physically working at the time.

As an engineer I do field inspections of road and municipal works, what that entails is me standing around watching the work that is being performed. The only hands on work I do is get my tape measure out or take notes.

Dec 25, 2021 · Adding to what others have said, there are sometimes situations where one worker has to finish a task before everyone else can do the job they’re present for. Since it doesn’t make sense for everyone to go somewhere else during the short wait, they stand near their peer.

Feb 17, 2023 · Too often we get managers and executives watching work without understanding it. And then getting upset or worried when the process of getting work done is messy. I’ve changed the classic meme to reflect some of my experience, especially recently.

Aug 21, 2012 · Be swift and clear about addressing the “too many employees” problem. Create a lean work team, and remember, having one less worker is often more productive than having one too many.

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4 days ago · Road workers speak out Jeff Galbavy, a former maintenance technician, left Road Operations in 2023 after 10 years there. He said the division felt like a good place to work until Lowman came along ...

Mar 16, 2024 · The largest and most dangerous challenge for road construction workers is staying out of harm’s way, while vehicles pass by a construction site. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 130 worker fatalities at road construction sites in 2012.

May 8, 2013 · I see this all the time where one road worker is working and half a dozen others are standing around watching him work. The hole is big enough for all them to fit. Also, the guy in the coveralls looks like a Minion.

Aug 13, 2008 · Imagine you are a male road construction foreman. You work with sweaty greasy guys all year round. It’s summer, peak work season, and many university students are looking for work. You decide to hire a student to run the slow/stop sign for your crew. The work isn’t very technical, and really, anyone with a pulse could do it.