BENJAMIN BALCOM

Delaware County Employee of the Month
December 2007

Benjamin Balcom started working for Delaware County’s Department of Public Works as a seasonal laborer in March, 2002, and became a permanent Motor Equipment Operator in June, 2002.  He was promoted to Heavy Equipment Operator in November of 2003.  From March, 2004 through November 0f 2006, Ben served as Temporary Working Supervisor.  In June, 2007, Ben was appointed Highway Crew Supervisor for the guide rail crew.

The guide rail crew has come a long way since its inception from the standpoint of equipment, tools, production and applications of Department of Transportation Standards.  Ben has been a key player in that advancement.  He is a very dedicated, conscientious individual who takes his work very seriously.  He has spent a lot of time reading about and familiarizing himself with Department of Transportation standards.  He is always on the lookout for new and better ways of getting the guide rail work done at a lesser cost.  Even when he is traveling on his own time, he always observes contractors equipment and methods as he passes construction sites.

Ben is a pusher for production, but he does so in a way that the entire crew enjoys working for him.

After the June, 2006 flood, Ben and his crew put in a great amount of overtime to ensure the guide rail was up for the safety and protection of those using the roads.

Ben’s favorite part of the job is working outdoors and on all the different tasks for the guide rail crew.

Ben is married to Dianne and enjoys camping, fishing and gardening.