Operator Safety Series:
Pickup Truck with Plow

Course Overview and Content
This training begins with a one day classroom session. The course covers all topics (day one/ classroom) required to manage an effective and safe winter maintenance program. All operators will be given a (practical/day two) pre-trip refresher, run through an obstacle course and have a one to one on-road evaluation.

Classroom Topics:

• Documentation and Record Keeping
  
  • Vehicle Records Including Pre-Trip and Maintenance Reports to/from Your Maintenance Section
• Pre-Season Checks
  • Route Checks
  • Equipment Checks
  • Review of Winter Maintenance Policy
• Equipment Operation
  • Salting and Sanding Procedures
    
  • Post Season maintenance and Storage of Equipment
• Best Practices for Plowing and Snow Removal Techniques
  • Parking Lots
  • Entrances and Exits
  • Driveways

Hands-On (Seat-time) Activities

• Pre-trip Inspection
• Clearance Training Utilizing an Obstacle Course
• In-Cab Check Ride

Learning Objectives
This course will help snowplow operators make better, more informed decisions in every aspect of snowplow operation. The results of this learning process are improved:

• Knowledge and Conscientious Attitude Regarding Salt Management
• Vehicle and Attachment Maintenance Habits
• Safety Awareness
• Productivity

Student Manuals
Each student will receive a comprehensive snowplow training manual

Evaluation: Theory exam (multiple choice); oral exam (by instructor) and practical exam (on equipment)