DIRECTING Traffic

Nine students took a hands-on exam directing traffic for their Traffic Control Training, part of Heavy Equipment Operator course with NWCC.

Nine students took a hands-on exam in traffic control on 12th Street last Thursday. The students are part of the Heavy Equipment Operator ACE-IT training with the Northwest Community College. Traffic Control Instructor Donna Andres (right) ran a two-day training course to give students basic certification as part of the equipment operator course.

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