Course Overview:

This one day course covers the classroom portion of snowplow training. Students spend approximately 7 hours in class learning the theory of snowplow operation. The following topics are covered:

Classroom Topics:

• Pre-Season Preparation
• Weather & Road Weather
• Due Diligence
• Anti-Icing & Deicing Techniques
• Equipment Operation & Safety
• Attachment Mounting & Set-up
• Level of Service
• Pre-Trip Inspection
• Plowing Techniques

o   Unpaved shoulders & Multi-lane Highways

o   One-ways, Alleys, Ramps and Dead-ends

o   Intersections & Right Turns

o   Cul-de-sacs & Traffic Circles

o   Forward Plowing

o   Upgrades, Plows Down & Steep Downgrades

o   Overpass Plowing & Railroad Crossing

o   Right Side Obstructions & Stop Sign

o   Turning around at an intersection

Who Should Attend:
Any snowplow operators, supervisors and/or patrollers

Evaluation/Documentation: Theory exam (multiple choice) and oral exam (by instructor). Each successful participant will be provided with a course certificate and the employer will receive a written operator training summary.