Travis Kearney: Wastewater Collection Supervisor @ Carpenteria Sanitary District, CA

Joseph Blackman welcomed Travis Kearney, Wastewater Collection Supervisor at Carpenteria Sanitary District, to the public works podcast, where Travis outlined his multi-faceted role, including managing 42 miles of pipe, overseeing maintenance and inspections, and maintaining 133 unique E1 grinder pumps in the small beach community. Travis emphasized the importance of a positive mindset and rotating work activities for team development, while also detailing the integration of the Lucidity CMMS system with ArcGIS Pro for work order creation. Travis shared his career path, credited mentors like Ricardo Larude and Mark Bennett, and offered leadership advice, including the importance of staying calm under pressure and encouraging young professionals to step outside their comfort zone. Give the episode a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.