This month’s #IAMKDOT feature is George Dockery, P.E., Pittsburg
Area Engineer in District Four.
Dockery just celebrated 50 years of service to the Kansas Department of Transportation.
He started his employment at KDOT in February 1967 at the Fort Scott construction office. He began in KDOT’s Rotational Training Program, which is a program designed to encourage cross training across the fields and give opportunities to experience different types of engineering career paths that KDOT has to offer.
In 1978, Dockery became the Area Engineer for the Pittsburg office. Part of his position includes working with city and county officials on roads and bridges that receive KDOT funding. He also administers and monitors new construction on the state highway system.
Dockery oversees the maintenance of several counties in District Four.
During his 50 years at KDOT, the highway system has seen
improvements during the three statewide transportation programs.
When
Dockery is not at work, he is an active member of his church where he serves as
an elder. He also enjoys woodworking. He is a husband, father and grandfather
as well.
#IAMKDOT is an illustration project that recognizes KDOT employees who work hard to ensure Kansans enjoy safe roads, rails and skies. Safe and successful transportation also helps Kansans financially. Some employees of KDOT fill dangerous but necessary positions and this project also serves as a reminder for travelers to slow down and remember that underneath those neon vests, are individuals with families and hobbies waiting for them at home.
#IAMKDOT is an illustration project that recognizes KDOT employees who work hard to ensure Kansans enjoy safe roads, rails and skies. Safe and successful transportation also helps Kansans financially. Some employees of KDOT fill dangerous but necessary positions and this project also serves as a reminder for travelers to slow down and remember that underneath those neon vests, are individuals with families and hobbies waiting for them at home.
Do you know a KDOT worker that deserves recognition? Nominations are open! Email Mallory.Goeke@ks.gov today to get started!
George is a "cornerstone" for KDOT in Southeast Kansas. He taught me a great deal during my career with KDOT, and now as a consultant, through his experiences working with the general public and public officials in his Area. I love to listen to his stories of the projects, studies, initiatives and relationships that he has experienced during his 50 years with KDOT! Keep up the great work you are doing for the traveling public!
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