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Martin County spotlights sweeper, operator Rafael Santiago
Summary
Martin County Public Works’ 'Big Wheels at Work' segment profiles a street sweeper and operator Rafael Santiago, who describes how the machine removes debris, uses a magnet for nails, and how crews handle oversized items; the transcript’s stated road-mileage number is unclear.
Martin County Public Works highlighted its street sweeper and the operator who runs it in a short “Big Wheels at Work” segment, showcasing how the vehicle clears debris and helps keep county roads safe.
The program introduced Rafael Santiago as the county’s heavy equipment operator. Santiago described the sweeper’s basic operation: rotating side arms that pull debris toward the center and a powerful lift that moves leaves, sand and litter into a hopper. “We have, a rotating side... that pull all the debris to the center, and a…
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