--- title: FREE Utility Locator Training NEAR YOU! description: Missouri 811 is excited to be partnering with Jeff Trowbridge from Subsurface Solutions to bring FREE utility locator training to an area near you in the months of June through August! image: https://blog.missouri-811.org/hubfs/Artboard%2016-2.png --- [![MOCS Full Color Horizontal](https://blog.missouri-811.org/hs-fs/hubfs/MOCS%20Full%20Color%20Horizontal.png?width=400&height=150&name=MOCS%20Full%20Color%20Horizontal.png "MOCS Full Color Horizontal")](https://missouri-811.org/) - [HOMEOWNERS](https://missouri-811.org/homeowners/) - [EXCAVATORS](https://missouri-811.org/excavators/) - [UTILITY MEMBERS](https://missouri-811.org/members/) - [RESOURCES](https://missouri-811.org/resources/) - [FIELD EDUCATION & TRAINING](https://missouri-811.org/field-education-training/request-training/) - [ENFORCEMENT](https://missouri-811.org/enforcement/) - [MEETINGS & EVENTS](https://missouri-811.org/meetings-events/) - [ABOUT](https://missouri-811.org/about/) - [HOMEOWNERS](https://missouri-811.org/homeowners/) - [EXCAVATORS](https://missouri-811.org/excavators/) - [UTILITY MEMBERS](https://missouri-811.org/members/) - [RESOURCES](https://missouri-811.org/resources/) - [FIELD EDUCATION & TRAINING](https://missouri-811.org/field-education-training/request-training/) - [ENFORCEMENT](https://missouri-811.org/enforcement/) - [MEETINGS & EVENTS](https://missouri-811.org/meetings-events/) - [ABOUT](https://missouri-811.org/about/) Search Search - [811](tel:+811) - [811](tel:+811) Search Search ![FREE Utility Locator Training NEAR YOU!](https://blog.missouri-811.org/hubfs/Artboard%2016-2.png) Jun 12, 2023 9:09:51 AM | [News](https://blog.missouri-811.org/tag/news) # FREE Utility Locator Training NEAR YOU! Missouri 811 is excited to be partnering with Jeff Trowbridge from Subsurface Solutions to bring FREE utility locator training to an area near you in the months of June through August! [Missouri 811](https://blog.missouri-811.org/author/missouri-811) Share - [mailto:?&subject=FREE%20Utility%20Locator%20Training%20NEAR%20YOU!&body=FREE%20Utility%20Locator%20Training%20NEAR%20YOU!%0A(https%3A%2F%2Fblog.missouri-811.org%2Ffree-utility-locator-training-near-you)](mailto:?&subject=FREE%20Utility%20Locator%20Training%20NEAR%20YOU!&body=FREE%20Utility%20Locator%20Training%20NEAR%20YOU!%0A(https%3A%2F%2Fblog.missouri-811.org%2Ffree-utility-locator-training-near-you)) - - - Missouri 811 is excited to be partnering with Jeff Trowbridge from Subsurface Solutions to bring FREE utility locator training to an area near you in the months of June through August! Jeff has 20-plus years of experience in the locating industry, and his training offers classroom style for locator theory, as well as outdoor hands-on training. If possible, bring your own locate equipment. If you don’t have equipment available to you, there will be some extra sets to use during training. These training sessions will be tailored, specifically, to utility locators. The five main topics that we’ll be addressing in these training sessions will be: 1. Grounding principles 2. Locator kit functionality 3. Locating theory 4. Best practices 5. One call law These information-packed trainings will be held on the following dates and times: St. Joseph – June 7th, 8am-12pm *   1201 N Woodbine Rd, St Joseph, MO* Harrisonville – June 20th, 8am-12pm *   2400 S Jefferson Pkwy, Harrisonville, MO* Warrensburg – June 21st, 8am-12pm *   511 S Holden St, Warrensburg, MO* Sedalia – June 22nd, 8am-12pm *   3120 S Limit, Sedalia, MO* Joplin – July 11th, 8am-12pm *   102 S Joplin Ave, Joplin, MO* Springfield – July 12th, 8am-12pm *   3335 W Sunshine, Springfield, MO* West Plains – July 13th, 8am-12pm *   1604 London Ln, West Plains, MO* Moberly – July 19th, 8am-12pm *   111 Rothwell Park Rd, Moberly, MO* Kirksville – July 20th, 8am-12pm *   2405 E Illinois St, Kirksville, MO* Rolla – August 1st, 8am-12pm *   1650 Old Wire Outer Rd, Rolla, MO* Farmington – August 2nd, 8am-12pm *   2 Black Knight Dr, Farmington, MO* Sikeston – August 3rd, 8am-12pm *   2610 E Malone Ave, Miner, MO* *![Manhattan Fire Station](https://blog.missouri-811.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Manhattan%20Fire%20Station.jpg?width=3008&height=2000&name=Manhattan%20Fire%20Station.jpg)* Be sure to sign up for a training near you, by visiting the [Missouri 811 website](https://missouri-811.org/meetings-events/category/utility-members/list/)! Spots are filling up quickly and are limited, based on location. Missouri 811’s Member Operations Manager, Sarah Galbraith, and your local Damage Prevention Manager will also be on-site to answer any questions you may have regarding your membership, notifications, positive response, the system, and more. So, feel free to stop in even if you do not need locator training! ![Missouri 811](https://blog.missouri-811.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Facebook%20Profile.png?width=70&name=Facebook%20Profile.png) ### Written By: Missouri 811 ## You May Also Like ### [![FREE Utility Locator Training NEAR YOU!](https://blog.missouri-811.org/hubfs/TRAINING%20MAP.png) *Mar 1, 2024 10:37:15 AM | News* Empowering Safe Digging: A Look Back at Missouri 811’s 2023 Training Success](https://blog.missouri-811.org/empowering-safe-digging-a-look-back-at-missouri-811s-2023-training-success) ### [![FREE Utility Locator Training NEAR YOU!](https://blog.missouri-811.org/hubfs/Blog_AGCMO%20Training-1.png) *Nov 20, 2024 6:00:00 AM | News* Unlock Essential Safety Skills](https://blog.missouri-811.org/unlock-essential-safety-skills) ### [![FREE Utility Locator Training NEAR YOU!](https://blog.missouri-811.org/hubfs/Mo811_Blog_August2025_Images.png) *Aug 20, 2025 3:10:27 PM |* Missouri 811 & Keegan Brewer: Racing for Safe Digging](https://blog.missouri-811.org/missouri-811-keegan-brewer-racing-for-safe-digging) [Learn More](https://www.example.com) [![Missouri 811_Logo_Full Color Reversed Stacked](https://blog.missouri-811.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Missouri%20811_Logo_Full%20Color%20Reversed%20Stacked.png?width=1184&height=976&name=Missouri%20811_Logo_Full%20Color%20Reversed%20Stacked.png "Missouri 811_Logo_Full Color Reversed Stacked")](https://missouri-811.org) ## **PLACE A LOCATE REQUEST** [**CALL 811**](tel:811) Download the App: [![google-play-badge-1](https://blog.missouri-811.org/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/google-play-badge-1.png "google-play-badge-1")](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.occ.mocs&hl=en_US&gl=US) [![Download_on_the_App_Store_Badge_US](https://blog.missouri-811.org/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/Download_on_the_App_Store_Badge_US.png "Download_on_the_App_Store_Badge_US")](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/missouri-one-call-system/id1462376234) Office: 573.635.1818 824 Weathered Rock Rd Jefferson City, MO 65101 ## **Follow us on social media.** Stay informed on the latest news and regulation changes. **Always remember to place your locate requests at least 3 working days before you dig. 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