Maintenance Manual

Last Modified: December 30, 2009

Preface

Section A - General Information and Organization

  • Chapter 1 - General Information
  • 1.1 Background and History
  • 1.2 Administration
  • 1.3 The Transportation Commission
  • 1.4 Program Authority and Objectives
  • 1.5 Montana Department of Transportation's Mission Statement
  • 1.6 Program Responsibilities
  • 1.7 Department Funding
  • 1.8 Federal Highway Administration
  • 1.9 Highway System
  • Chapter 3 - Maintenance Division Organization
  • 3.0 Introduction
  • 3.1 Maintenance Definition
  • 3.2 Maintenance Goals and Objectives
  • 3.3 Maintenance Responsibilities
  • 3.4 Maintenance Division
  • 3.5 Headquarters Organizational Structure
  • 3.6 Maintenance Areas

Section B - Employee Information

  • Chapter 1 - Employee Responsibilities
  • 1.0 Introduction
  • 1.1 Work Readiness
  • 1.2 Alcohol and Drugs
  • 1.3 Public Relations
  • 1.4 Workplace Harassment
  • 1.5 Sexual Harassment
  • 1.6 Firearms Possession and Storage
  • 1.7 Liability Protection
  • 1.8 Equipment Care and Use
  • 1.9 Materials Care and Use
  • 1.10 Facilities
  • 1.11 Work Attire
  • 1.12 Accidents
  • 1.13 Accounting and Reporting
  • 1.14 Use of State Equipment
  • 1.15 Driver's License Requirements
  • 1.16 References
  • Chapter 2 - Salary and Benefits
  • 2.0 Introduction
  • 2.1 Salary
  • 2.2 Overtime and Compensatory Time
  • 2.3 Payroll Deductions
  • 2.4 Travel Reimbursement
  • 2.5 Leave
  • 2.6 Retirement
  • 2.7 Benefits
  • 2.8 Fringe Benefits
  • 2.9 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 2.10 Reference
  • Chapter 4 - Safety and Welfare
  • 4.0 Introduction
  • 4.1 Safety Policy (Policy # 3-0803)
  • 4.2 Risk Management
  • 4.3 Chemical Hazard Communication
  • 4.4 References

Section C - Maintenance Procedures

  • Chapter 3 - Asphalt Pavement System
  • 3.0 Introduction
  • 3.1 Base and Surface Repair (MMS 1109)
  • 3.2 Surface Patching-Hand (MMS 1101)
  • 3.3 Machine Patching (MMS 1102)
  • 3.4 Crack Filling/Joint Filling (MMS 1103)
  • 3.5 Rut Filling (MMS 1105)
  • 3.6 Chip Seal (MMS 1106)
  • 3.7 Rejuvenating /Fog Seal (MMS 1107)
  • 3.8 Blading and Shaping Gravel Surfaces (MMS 1108)
  • 3.9 Milling and Scarification (MMS 1112)
  • 3.10 Contract Pavement Preservation (MMS 1301)
  • Chapter 4 - Concrete Pavement Program
  • 4.0 Introduction
  • 4.1 Temporary Patching of PCC Pavement (MMS1101)
  • 4.2 Permanent Patching of PCC Pavement (MMS 1101)
  • 4.3 Paved Shoulder Repair (MMS 1101,1102)
  • 4.4 Crack and Joint Sealing (MMS 1103)
  • Chapter 5 - Roadway/Roadside Maintenance
  • 5.0 Introduction
  • 5.1 Cleaning Culverts, Culvert Openings and Basin Inlets (MMS 3101)
  • 5.2 Culvert Repair, Replacement and Fish Betterment (MMS3102)
  • 5.3 Cleaning, Shaping and Repairing Ditches (MMS3106)
  • 5.4 Slope Repair (MMS 2206)
  • 5.5 Unpaved Road Surface and Shoulder Maintenance (MMS 1108)
  • 5.6 Vegetation Management-Mechanical Mowing (MMS 2201)
  • 5.7 Chemical Vegetation Control-Chemical Spraying (MMS 2204)
  • 5.8 Vegetation Management-Brush & Tree Removal (MMS 2202)
  • 5.9 Maintenance of Landscaped Areas (MMS 2202)
  • 5.10 Inspection and Repair of Fences and Gates (MMS 2101)
  • 5.11 Cattle Guard Repair (MMS 2104)
  • Chapter 8 - Guidance, Safety and Road Closures
  • 8.0 Introduction
  • 8.1 Traffic Signs (MMS 6101, 6102, 6103, 6104, & 6204)
  • 8.2 Guardrail Repair and Replacement (MMS 6106)
  • 8.3 Pavement Striping (MMS 6201)
  • 8.4 Pavement Markings (MMS 6202)
  • 8.5 Maintenance-Delineators, Reference Markers, Snow Poles (MMS 6101 6105)
  • 8.6 Flashing Lights, Traffic Signals & Luminaries (MMS 6109, 6110, 6204)
  • 8.7 Impact Attenuators (Crash Barriers) & Repair to Escape Ramp (MMS 6111)
  • Chapter 9 - Winter Maintenance
  • 9.0 Introduction
  • 9.1 Winter Maintenance Service Level Guidelines
  • 9.2 Snow Plowing and Removal (MMS 7202 & 7205)
  • 9.3 Patrolling for Snow and Ice (MMS 7201)
  • 9.4 Snow Fence and Berms (MMS 7204 & 7205)
  • Chapter 11 - Materials Production Program
  • 11.0 Introduction
  • 11.1 Aggregate Production and Acquisition (MMS 8408)
  • 11.2 Purchase/Production of Premix Asphalt Materials (MMS 8402, 8403, 1301)
  • 11.3 Treating Anti-skid Aggregates (MMS 8404)
  • 11.4 Hauling Materials (MMS 8405)

Section D - Administrative Procedures

  • Chapter 2 - Contract Administration
  • 2.0 Introduction
  • 2.1 Aggregate Production
  • 2.2 Maintenance Overlays
  • 2.3 Chip Seal Projects
  • 2.4 Crack Seal Projects
  • 2.5 Roadway Striping Projects
  • 2.6 Rest Area Contracts
  • 2.7 Contracts for other Activities
  • Chapter 3 - Environmental Issues
  • 3.0 Introduction
  • 3.1 Water Quality
  • 3.2 Air Quality
  • 3.3 Hazardous Waste Management
  • 3.4 Noxious Weed Control
  • 3.5 Dead Animal Disposal
  • 3.6 Cultural and Archeological Concerns
  • Chapter 5 - Public Relations
  • 5.0 Introduction
  • 5.1 Public Relations Guidelines
  • 5.2 Public Information Office
  • 5.3 Transportation Awareness Program
  • 5.4 Adopt-A-Highway Program
  • 5.5 Traveler Information System
  • 5.6 Official Correspondence
  • 5.7 Public Meetings
  • 5.8 MDT Web Sites
  • Chapter 6 - Agreements and Permits
  • 6.0 Introduction
  • 6.1 Access to non-MDT Land
  • 6.2 Encroachments to MDT Right-of-Way
  • 6.3 Approach Permits to MDT Roadway
  • 6.4 Outdoor Advertising
  • 6.5 Special Use of MDT Roadways/Right-of-Way
  • 6.6 Maintenance Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MoU's)
  • 6.7 Environmental Permits

Section E - Environmental Best Management Practices

  • Acronyms
  • Definition Of Terms
  • Introduction
  • Training
  • Documentation/Reporting
  • Monitoring
  • Process For Review
  • MDT Maintenance Management System (MMS)
  • Asphalt And Concrete Pavement Programs (MMS 1101-1107, 1109, 1307)
  • Blading And Shaping Gravel Surfaces (MMS 1108)
  • Dust Abatement For Blading And Shaping Gravel Surfaces
  • Sweeping Or Flushing (MMS 1201)
  • Cleaning, Repairing And Shaping Ditches (MMS 3106)
  • Cleaning Culverts, Culvert Openings And Basin Inlets (MMS 3101), Culvert Repair And Replacement (MMS 3102), Includes Fish Passage/Habitat Restoration, Cleaning Of Detention Ponds, Swales, And Pump Stations
  • Culvert And Inlet Repair
  • Slope Repair (MMS 2206)
  • Drift Removal
  • Bridge Cleaning/Maintenance
  • Structure Repair
  • Mechanical Mowing (MMS 2201), Brush And Tree Removal (MMS 2202)
  • Chemical Spraying (MMS 2204)
  • Other Vegetation Management
  • Guardrail Replacement (MMS 6106)
  • Snow Plowing, Ice Removal And Sanding (MMS 7202 And 7205)
  • Emergency Maintenance (No MDT MMS)
  • Stockpiling (MMS 8408)

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