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On-the-Job Training FHWA 1273 Section II.6 FDOT Standard Specification 7-25 Chapter 5 Compliance Manual Dennis Kirk

Purpose of the OJT Program The primary objective of this program is to train and upgrade minorities, women, and disadvantaged persons toward journey level status to ensure that a competent workforce is available to meet highway construction hiring needs, and to address the historical under-representation of members of these groups in highway construction skilled crafts.

Getting Started with OJT If your project is over $2,000,000.00 and is 275 or more original contract days (2016 Standard Specification 7-25). Prior to starting a project the Resident Compliance Specialist (RCS) will schedule a meeting with the contractor and PA to discuss:  Amount of OJT Trainees for the project  Required forms  Answer any questions regarding OJT  Provide the opportunity to complete the OJT forms while all required signing parties are present

OJT Forms OJT Schedule (form # 275-020-96) :  All project identification must be filled out in its entirety  Training classifications listed  Start and end dates for training indicated in the space to the right underneath corresponding hours

OJT Forms Proficiency Record (form # 275-021-01):  Section 1: All project identification must be filled out in its entirety  Section 2: Proficiency standards should be filled out and signed by contractor  Section 3: Section 4, 5 & 6 are completed during proficiency observation

OJT Forms Trainee Enrollment (form # 275-020-08):  Section 1: All project identification must be filled out in its entirety  What applies under Section 2: Trainee identification should be filled out with trainee’s signature  Single form that spans a employee’s training

OJT Forms Monthly Time Report (275-021-31):  To be filled out weekly, by contractor, indicating hours spent on each task under “Breakdown of Training”  Monthly Time Report is required to be submitted to RCS on or before the 10 th of every month for time accumulated the previous month after training begins

OJT (cont.) Trainee Interview (form # 275-021-02):  This will be completed by the inspector, RCS, PA, PM or authorized FDOT project representative prior to enrollment approval Proficiency Observation (form # 275-021-01):  This will be completed by an authorized FDOT project representative once the trainee is ready to graduate Optional Forms:  Request for new OJT classification (form # 275-021-14)  Daily-weekly time report (form # 275-021-12)  Contact your Resident Compliance Specialist with questions regarding banking credits

OJT Frequently asked Questions • How do I know if my project has OJT? • The amount must be over $2,000,000.00 and original contract days must be over 275 (2016 Standard Specification 7-25). • When do I need to turn in the OJT schedule? • The OJT schedule needs to be turned in within 10 days of the OJT meeting. • What if I don’t see the classification listed in the Compliance Manual? • Submit an OJT classification request and an additional wage classification request if it is not in the Wage Decision assigned to your project. • When does OJT Interview need to be performed? • Interview must be performed prior to enrollment approval to ensure there are no discrepancies, such as employee already being proficient.

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