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Jerry Takle, John Dietz, and Jem,~ Gumphrey, <br />My name is Mark Fuchs, I am applying for the Electric Superintendent position for <br />Elk River Municipal Utilities. I graduated from Paynesville high school, also attended <br />Wadena technical college, and graduated as an electrical lineman. <br />I have been working as a lineman for Elk River Municipal Utilities for twenty-two <br />years, and seventeen of those years have been as a lead lineman. In my years of working <br />here, I have developed a good working relationship with ERMU employees, as well as <br />customers, contractors, and developers. I have been involved with the construction of <br />su'o-statiulis, oVCrllead gild Ulldergl'oulld Mlles, litakirig decisions and changes on how we <br />build and maintain our electrical distribution system. I have a good understanding of <br />how to prioritize jobs, know what kind of equipment is needed to do the job safe and <br />efficiently. I think it is important that ERMU employees keep up with the new <br />technology and safety regulations offered through the Minnesota Municipal Utilities <br />Association training schools. <br />For almost two years I have been on the MMUA Job training and safety committee. <br />There are about thirteen of us from different areas, that meet to figure out what the <br />curriculum will be for the upcoming training programs through out the year. We have to <br />find instructors for the classes, as well as what equipment and safety tools are needed. <br />We decide what kind of programs to offer, and which ones to eliminate. I have also been <br />an instructor for the overhead, and underground classes, and have received good feedback <br />from both students and other instructors. I am also on the spec book committee, where we <br />are putting together a spec book for overhead and underground construction. Upon <br />completion of this book, it will be used at the school for building the training field, and <br />also available to other utilities. Being part of the MMUA JT&S helps keep us informed <br />on the new safety compliances, safety equipment, DOT regulations, NESC code changes, <br />and industry changes. <br />Thank you, <br />Mark Fuchs <br />