The iconic red truck of our maintenance lineworkers remains in Dawson PPD’s fleet, but with a twist. Instead of a fiberglass red box with storage, the boxes are now iron black, eye level, resistant to wear and tear and more ergonomic than before. And would you believe that is costs less than the fiberglass boxes used before?
After experiencing difficulties acquiring the fiberglass boxes, Dawson PPD’s mechanics sought an alternative. What they found was a better, more cost-effective fit.
The iron boxes are sourced from a company headquartered just outside of Dawson PPD’s service territory, bringing dollars to a local small business. It also reduces the freight costs of shipping the boxes to Dawson PPD’s Lexington headquarters.
The iron is easily repairable after the inevitable event of damage as it can be bent, welded, sanded and painted back to its original shape. The fiberglass boxes were difficult to impossible to repair to a satisfactory level, costing labor dollars toward a fruitless outcome.
Each box can be individually locked, with rolling trays to hold all of the necessary tools and supplies a maintenance lineworker may need when making repairs.
The ergonomic upgrades will be a back saver for employees. Accessories include an ergonomic step, a power winch lifting arm for heavy objects like transformers, and a gas spring kit to easily lift and secure a ladder.
When you see this new style of truck going down the road or on the property, look for the Dawson PPD logo visible on both sides and the back of the truck.
OTHER NEWS
Between the lines: Rates and affordability
By Gwen Kautz, Dawson PPD General Manager gkautz (at) dawsonpower.com 308-324-2386 The question I get asked most often is whether or not Dawson PPD will have a rate increase. More often than not, I can’t give a black and white answer until our year is coming to a...
The most energy efficient home in Nebraska
When you see the word, ENERGY STAR, you may think of appliances, insulation and light bulbs. But what about a house as a whole? ENERGY STAR Certified Homes are an innovative way to look at new home construction. For one Kearney family, the long-term cost savings was...
Energizing education within the classroom
On the surface, it wouldn’t seem that public power and a classroom are a good fit. What could an electric utility teach students, anyway? But peering in over the edge, it becomes clear: energy education. “Public power utilities can offer schools creative learning...