Mississippi Excavation and Grading Contractor Exam Book Package

Mississippi Excavation and Grading Contractor Exam Book Package

Mississippi Excavation and Grading Contractor Book Package

The Mississippi Excavation and Grading Contractor Book Package from 1 Exam Prep provides the officially required reference materials for candidates preparing for the Mississippi Excavation and Grading Contractor License Exam, regulated by the Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC). This complete book set covers excavation methods, grading practices, trenching safety, underground utility protection, roadway construction standards, and OSHA jobsite safety applicable to earthwork and site preparation projects.

All references are approved for open-book testing and are intended to support exam sections on excavation techniques, soil handling, grading operations, utility safety compliance, materials management, and construction procedures relevant to excavation and grading work. These publications ensure compliance with state-specific construction codes and Mississippi roadway and utility protection standards applicable to licensed contractors performing excavation, grading, and site development services. The package aligns with 1 Exam Prep’s structured curriculum and state licensing requirements for excavation and grading contractors.

This package contains the following books for the Mississippi Excavation and Grading Contractor open-book exam with PSI Services LLC:

• Pipe and Excavation Contracting – Dave Roberts (2011)

• Code of Federal Regulations – 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA) (latest available amendment)

• State of Mississippi Regulation of Excavation – Chapter 13: Regulation of Excavations Near Underground Utility Facilities

• Mississippi Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction (2004)

Candidates are responsible for bringing their own references to the examination center. Reference materials may be highlighted, underlined, and/or indexed prior to the examination session. However, references may not be written in. Any candidate caught writing in the references during the examination will have the references confiscated and will be reported to the department.

Furthermore, candidates are not permitted to bring in any additional papers (loose or attached) with their approved references. Any additional materials will be removed from the references and confiscated. References may be tabbed/indexed with permanent tabs only. Temporary tabs, such as Post-It notes, are not allowed and must be removed from the reference before the exam will begin.