--- title: Missouri 811 2026 Excavator & Utility Training Workshops description: Join Missouri 811's free 2026 training workshops across Missouri to learn safe excavation practices, utility mapping, and legal compliance. Register now to enhance your skills and safety. image: https://blog.missouri-811.org/hubfs/Missouri811_UndergroundNews_Winter2025_ArticleImages6.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 ![Missouri 811 2026 Excavator & Utility Training Workshops](https://blog.missouri-811.org/hubfs/Missouri811_UndergroundNews_Winter2025_ArticleImages6.png) Dec 29, 2025 2:59:33 PM | [Winter 2025](https://blog.missouri-811.org/underground-news/tag/winter-2025) # Missouri 811 2026 Excavator & Utility Training Workshops Join Missouri 811's free 2026 training workshops across Missouri to learn safe excavation practices, utility mapping, and legal compliance. Register now to enhance your skills and safety. Share - [mailto:?&subject=Missouri%20811%202026%20Excavator%20&%20Utility%20Training%20Workshops&body=Missouri%20811%202026%20Excavator%20&%20Utility%20Training%20Workshops%0A(https%3A%2F%2Fblog.missouri-811.org%2Funderground-news%2Fmissouri-811-2026-excavator-utility-training-workshops)](mailto:?&subject=Missouri%20811%202026%20Excavator%20&%20Utility%20Training%20Workshops&body=Missouri%20811%202026%20Excavator%20&%20Utility%20Training%20Workshops%0A(https%3A%2F%2Fblog.missouri-811.org%2Funderground-news%2Fmissouri-811-2026-excavator-utility-training-workshops)) - - - Missouri 811 will host a series of free Excavator & Utility Training Workshops across the state in 2026. These workshops are designed to promote safe digging practices, reduce utility damages, and ensure compliance with Missouri One Call Law through hands-on training and expert-led sessions. **Who Should Attend** - Utility members, including municipal and private utilities - Professional excavators and contractors - Utility locators - Construction crews working near underground utilities - City clerks, compliance staff, and administrative personnel involved in One Call responsibilities **Workshop Descriptions** - **Utility Mapping Class** Covers the fundamentals of developing and maintaining an effective utility mapping program to improve safety, accuracy, and operational efficiency. Particularly beneficial for smaller utilities and municipalities. - **How to Safely Pothole and Dig Around Utilities in the Tolerance Zone** Reviews best practices for potholing and excavation near buried utilities to minimize damage risks and enhance worker safety. - **Utility Locator Training** Provides practical instruction on accurately locating underground utilities and improving communication between locators and excavators. - **Understanding Missouri 811 One Call Law** Explains Missouri One Call legal requirements and how they apply in real-world excavation and utility operations. - **How to Perform a Proper Utility Damage Investigation** Teaches the steps needed to document, investigate, and analyze utility damage incidents to help prevent future occurrences. - **Missouri 811 Membership Requirements and Responsibilities** Outlines membership obligations under Missouri law, with a focus on new members and city clerks. - **Missouri 811 Internet Ticketing** Hands-on instruction for submitting accurate locate requests using Missouri 811’s online ticketing system. **2026 Workshop Schedule** 1. February 19, 2026 – Independence, MO 2. April 23, 2026 – Columbia, MO (Annual Membership Meeting & Workshop) 3. June 9, 2026 – Springfield, MO 4. August 5, 2026 – Kirksville, MO 5. October 6, 2026 – Maryland Heights, MO 6. December 1, 2026 – Sikeston, MO **How to Register** All workshops are free to attend, but advance registration is required. Each participant must RSVP individually for the workshop they plan to attend. Registration is available through the Missouri 811 Events Calendar. 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