Hand mowing at Centreville Maintenance Shop

2026-11-03

- Grass shall be cut to 3 . 5 ” finished height - Mowers shall be operated at reasonable speed to ensure an even cut and as not to leave grass standing . Taller grass may need additional passes with the mower to achieve this . - All grass mowed from pavement edge to pavement edge . - All grass is to be mowed in a direction as not to throw grass or objects toward the roadway . Any grass on paved surface is to be swept or blown off before leaving site . - All mowers are to be equipped with proper guards to ensure items cannot be thrown into vehicles , people , etc . - Grass is to be mowed around all guardrails , light poles , signs and culverts . No skipping around . - Contractor must notify the Resident Maintenance Engineer or his designee by phone each day before beginning work and at the end of the workday . - All mowers are to be equipped with turf tires as to not cause damage to turf . - All mowers are to have blades sharp enough to give an even cut . - All vehicles / mowers on site must be equipped with a 360 - degree amber warning light with at least two rotating or flashing bulbs . - All personnel must wear a class 3 safety vest or equal work shirt . - Contractor must notify office by phone each day before beginning work and at the end of the workday .

Maryland

2026-05-02