Snow Plowing Techniques - Winter Operations Training Series 8 of 15

[@owenstewart1160]

I am now a certified snow plow driver.

[@wilson4180]

Certified Boston Snow Plow maneuver

[@dustinrandall777]

Congratulations. I’m only on video 8 of 13. Just a few more videos and I too will join the prestigious ranks of certified snow plow driver

[@losbopfos5637]

Congratulations, Mr. Plow!

[@danyf3116]

@@dustinrandall777 Pffft! Wait till you get qualified tow plow. That one is a handy!!!! LOL

[@poblo1996]

I'll bet you THIS is what you watch before you get up off the computer to touch a truck. You 100% are fully trained, we all are.

[@ash_hull00]

Never in my life have I considered operating a snow plow. That won’t stop me from watching 15 minutes about plowing snow in a place with completely different laws.

[@augustusdrane5249]

"Buckles up lunchbox"

[@OGSnoberry]

lmao I used to work with the guy that buckled up his lunchbox. That was 100% for show, normally it's left at the shop or thrown between seats/on the floor.

[@kayzeaza]

It do be like that tho

[@augustusdrane5249]

@@kayzeaza yes my supervisor is very pretty on the things I do also

[@grejsancoprative]

Well, since your lunch box are considered cargo; pretty much like any other cargo you carry on the truck, the same rules apply.

[@jordanm.4855]

Why is this in my recommended

[@danyf3116]

...we are still in 2020, right? Maybe we'll have the storm in the likes we've never seen, to paraphrase a certain someone, and this will come in handy. I still have Alien Invasion by Christmas on my 2020 BINGO card.

[@TristenHernandez]

@@danyf3116 this is the funniest comment of the year.

[@dand33911]

These techniques will work, whether there is snow or not..

[@yzhang8629]

At least you know how to stay safe when you are around a snow plow truck

[@esahutske]

I wondered the same thing, then I realized I looked at national weather forecast last night because my son is traveling east through Iowa today. Tracking us has never been so easy.

[@South_0f_Heaven_]

They forgot to mention manhole covers as objects. When the blade catches one you get woken up real quick lol. Ripped one out of the road one night plowing thought I hit a car.

[@MrZwapp]

Same with sewer grates, a hell of a bang when you hit one that you don't see cus it's covered in snow !! Happy and safe plowing! From Hamilton, Ontario Canada.

[@South_0f_Heaven_]

@@MrZwapp yeah just one of those things people don’t realize. Pretty much knew where all of the problems were in my area but can never be too careful. Literally tore a flange out of the road one day, had to hump the stupid thing back over to cover the giant hole in the road. Never fails when you get into a decent groove and auto pilot kicks in the inevitable BANG gets you lol.

[@MrZwapp]

​@@South_0f_Heaven_ LOL I know exactly what you mean....out of no where a curb appears and kicks the wing up 4' . I took a mailbox off it's post in my 1st year lol .... felt bad but supervisor told me the city would just replace it !! Just finished a 14 hr shift new years night.

[@South_0f_Heaven_]

@@MrZwapp yeah nobody appreciates people who plow snow, every year the public seems to get nastier. Worker for family that did subcontracting for the local town, some days lucky the plow would lift back up. Always a adventure thou, personally I prefer from 10PM to about 4AM. Less people on the road to bother you just have to watch out for snowmobiles and atvs coming out of nowhere.

[@South_0f_Heaven_]

My boss used to mount the plow pumps under the seat. I’m driving a ten wheeler down a busy state road one night and the solenoid on the pump shorted out under the seat. Cab filled up with smoke instantly, I had my head out the window trying to see so I wouldn’t hit a car, making a right turn while my foot was under that seat trying to push the shorted plow pump away from the seat frame so the truck didn’t go up in flames. 2 gauge battery wire going into the solenoid, the insulation was completely gone. All of this happened in a matter of seconds lol. Used to have all sorts of fun with his trucks.

[@Timelessplays]

My girlfriend said I needed to learn how to plow I'm not sure she ment for me to end up here

[@dylanstarzec2099]

😂

[@KarenTheComedian]

Just remember to secure any lose items before beginning to plow.

[@xz3693]

I hope you didn't apply this video to whatever she intended. >seatbelt on >continue making passes >use rumbling and mailboxes to know if you are still on the road. Make sure to spread the white stuff...

[@ShellymanStudios]

HOT!

[@abccanada6248]

I hope u found the spreader controls

[@22640cal]

320am... I’ll learn about snow plowing

[@Sinister5.3]

That’s a good time to plow

[@JF-rf9fx]

11:14 hell yeah🤙🏻

[@meinaccount7619]

xD

[@cjeppinga]

Sick jump bro 😎

[@jonas1630]

I laughed so hard 🤣

[@2aminitials]

Needs Waylon Jennings singing "Good Ol' Boys" as the car jumps.

[@LibertyTroopers]

LOL

[@jordan2735]

I can't believe there's not a solid snow plow simulator game yet.

[@koltonhazen3306]

Hear me out farming simulator 22 has a snow plow mode during winter season

[@chriscampion9906]

That's an awesome idea!! Could also be used as a learning tool..although doing it in real life if done correctly can be a great thing .one experience that sticks with me was 2am doing a med size lot it was so quit tou could hear thr flakes land . Then there was thunder an lightning ..amazing

[@manitoba-op4jx]

one of the 18 wheels of steel games had a really solid plowing scenario. it was 16 years ago, so i don't remember if it was a standalone game or not. what i do remember is that it was a title on wildtangent for windows 7

[@jacobszymczak9323]

I like how it leads with making sure to seatbelt in your lunch, the most important step

[@chriscampion9906]

Yea the hiding man hole covers can stop you in your tracks

[@NoseyMemes]

Why was this recommendation to me and why did I watch the whole thing?

[@aaronbalchand5475]

Same

[@thaddeushawley6523]

I at least live in Iowa I'm like hey I could do this. Wonder what the pay is like.

[@-Sean_]

@@thaddeushawley6523 it's probably pretty damn good, if you can get in

[@artintsaturyan]

I’m in la why did I watch this

[@zombanator3000]

Neet. More info I dont need

[@ColtonBlumhagen]

So you got recommended this too. lol

[@benjaminray2425]

Wow I can’t wait to utilize what I learned today on my sidewalk next weekend

[@gamingboonboon087]

Alright, now I just need a snowplow.

[@lawnmowerdude]

Just duck tape a shovel to a go kart.

[@AJ_Animations]

@@lawnmowerdude lol

[@frankiechileman479]

I plowed snow for 17 years Colorado... Loved every minute of... Especially in the mountains

[@LowerClassClique]

Did you have a completely different job in the summer or did you do something else for DOT

[@frankiechileman479]

@@LowerClassClique .... Bridge Construction... Heavy equipment operator...

[@xx5zi]

Me, too. I'm an operator for WSDOT on Snoqualmie Pass. Very rewarding, and we plow drivers have some of the best stories.

[@frankiechileman479]

@@xx5zi .. yep you got that right! 😉... Our office is The great outdoors!!

[@hunterm9]

Where in CO?

[@mckrunchytoast2469]

I've never thought about it before, mainly because I'm from Georgia and snow is rare down here. But snowplow drivers are another under appreciated job I'm sure. So thanks you guys for keeping America moving during the winter.

[@shubangouru]

Anyone else just absolutely randomly watching this?

[@jackrocky7359]

me

[@AJ_Animations]

me

[@CSltz]

Ditto

[@bananasunday2845]

The recommendation I didn't know I needed. V plows, wings and ice blades are now on my Amazon cart.

[@sethpacholko2112]

I got my certificate through the sask heavy construction association, it was a few hours of videos and depending on prior scores the final question is was colour is snow.

[@690_5]

You Saskatchewanies sure know your snow.

[@bandaidbrandd]

When someone else's job training video shows up in recommended and you watch it without getting paid. . .

[@lorenkoska8934]

I didn’t know there called it a gore . I learned something

[@patrickbuswell]

Still better content than most of the gargabe i see on my KZbin feed lately. Thanks IowaDOT, ill become a Patreon! 😅

[@bkehlin]

I know a few plow drivers in my town that need to watch these videos.

[@AGreedyTree]

I've always wondered how they knew where the road was.

[@polarvortex6496]

Thank you Algorithm, very cool.

[@BigRobChicagoPL]

Ah yes I go from researching my essay to becoming a Plow Truck driver

[@Propain4eva]

As a delivery driver I appreciate all plow drivers in making my commute more bearable!

[@spc.callahan1462]

"Mr. Plow, that's my name. My name again is Mr. Plow."

[@plowtwist1]

😂

[@pjbth]

Whoop whoop moving to Iowa to be a snowplow driver over

[@bwshermanthenon-germansher6040]

Why was i recommended a 4 year old snow plowing video? I live in a country that sees 5 cms of snow per decade. I doubt that we'll have to ever plow.

[@randyhendrickson4021]

KZbin’s AI is smoking something.

[@plowtwist1]

Here too, XD

[@Sol_Aureus]

I alteast live somewhere with snow but yeah, I don't think I'll ever be plowing it

[@EricWeissometer]

Iowa DOT could make some big money selling access to the snow plow simulator rig when otherwise not needed

[@asmith7094]

Wife: be safe tonight Me and the boys: 11:13

[@cubs197]

Wow, there is a lot to think about when plowing snow. Like everything past 10:43 I wouldn't have thought about

[@iain8837]

To summarise, clear the road, push the snow off the road, not back on to it. Don’t go crazy fast, don’t kill anyway with the plough, use your indicators and strap your lunch in with a seat belt.

[@Thomas20Smith]

Thanks IowaDOT if I ever wanna move from Mississippi to Iowa I’ll know I can get a job as plow operator thanks to this video 👍🏽

[@enyce989]

All I did was look up one video on a snowblower that I wanted, now I'm on my way to be a certified snowplow driver. Thanks KZbin recommendations!

[@OttoMatieque]

I always thought a snowplow driver job would be fun. Now I see it is a lot of fun, and a lot of work with a hundred things to juggle simultaneously!

[@larrylc23]

POV: Now you're a certified snowplow driver.

[@first_last01]

Very useful information living in Florida

[@motomatt4266]

this is really gonna help me for these brutal central Texas winters

[@BadgerCheese94]

This comment didnt age well 😂

[@losbopfos5637]

This job is so oddly satisfying!

[@wainber1]

Snowplowing roads isn't easy, and I admire all those who do it in no matter what part of the world.

[@Engineer9736]

I’ve never driven a snowplow and i probably never will, yet KZbin lets me watch this, and i watched it all 🤪

[@IanCaine4728]

Just watched a random recommended video on snowplowing. Kinda gives a new appreciation for the nuance.

[@Shawn_Magara]

Solid video. I feel smart af at two in the morning!

[@r3ttgaming177]

I don't really care about this, but I do know that this is interesting. I love KZbin and all of the free content it provides.

[@redge4553]

When will this game be released?

[@johnr5252]

In the northeast they teach a commonly used technique whereby you wait until all the residents in a neighborhood have painstakingly cleared a major snowfall from their driveways and then push it all back in front of them. Usually at night when the temperature drops and there is lots of ice. It’s the most fun you can have driving a plow!

[@chriscampion9906]

45 years later ...pretty sure experiance has been an awesome teacher

[@MotoActionADV]

Call Mr. Plow! That's my name! That name again, is Mr. Plow!

[@adonai56]

Who ever allowed these public for access - I have enjoyed my IDOT learning experience!

[@isaacplorins6652]

Can this video pay to fix my road?

[@DaHitch]

I came because KZbin recommended this to me. I stayed for the comments. I rarely see snow where I live. Learned a bunch about plowing though!

[@larryburke4064]

I have been plowing for over 15yrs. I really like my work. An have trained a few new drivers.

[@joshdub9845]

Thanks I didn’t know what I would do without this

[@treesquatch9150]

The IA DOT should watch this again they don't seem to watch for mailboxes

[@johnwright6706]

I like that this has been recommended after a local snowstorm

[@daniel12134]

so glad im watching this. Will come in really handy living in Australia.

[@EricWeissometer]

Man with the best voice in the state of Iowa

[@xz3693]

2:14 "road signs, mailboxes" Q: how many mailboxes do I have to hit before knowing if I'm back on the road?

[@OGSnoberry]

Between 1 and 4

[@em_dee10]

He buckled his lunchbox up.

[@pan4909]

Still crazy to me that most of the world never sees snow, I couldn't be happier to be born in canada

[@Melds]

It was 70° today and I'm learning about clearing a substance I never see. :)

[@QemeH]

"You can use objects like road signs, mail boxes or guard rails to find the edge of the road." Has Iowa never heard of *snow poles* ?!?

[@adamgrosskreutz7546]

I find it funny how they had to list off the things that you can use.

[@OGSnoberry]

That's what a delineator is. He specifically mentioned it as the first object to look for.

[@christelchristely2816]

I didn‘t see any...

[@vote4carp]

Bless IowaDOT for allowing comments.

[@goshawk4340]

God bless

[@blakeblocke3679]

excellent video

[@CoinsAndCapsaicin]

I have no idea why this was on my recommended videos but its strangely enjoyable.

[@KeenxLimit]

Great, when do I start?

Excellent vid....this is why such jobs require mature experienced drivers......not immature macho yahoos.

[@Peterpeturis55]

Now I know how to plow snow in Florida thanks

[@TheWizardGamez]

Me who lives in southern texas and has only seen snow once: Does this work, on sand?

[@lilreddy6669]

Yep let’s makes sure the lunch box doesn’t die today safety first

[@SpaceSoups]

Includes great life advice too!

[@fernandoh3002]

I’m loving that brand new manual plow truck

[@ston3dr3dneck18]

Lol just what I wanted to learn today thanks youtube!

[@papabits5721]

Always give them room to clean the centre line , people can’t drive with out lines at all.

[@cannyscott]

Is this a training video?

[@RideFreestyleOhio]

Why am I here?

[@christopherlee5719]

these videos remind ( The Narration ) me of my annual videos I have to watch for semi driving.

[@rodiona8781]

I really like part 8, I've been watching it every few days. The monotonous tone and non-stop talking make it really easy to fall asleep under 4 minutes. I haven't watched the other parts but makes me fell sorry for anyone that does.

[@aidanmcgregor8789]

Insane that they let cars pass snow plow convoys, here in canada, you get a huge fine if you do, and it’s also extremely dangerous.

[@xx5zi]

And that is why Canadian plow trucks are involved in far fewer accidents than we are here in the U.S.

[@ezntertainment3601]

I don’t even live where it snows yet I watched this whole video and throughly enjoyed it

[@THEBRAINANAYTOR]

I live in Florida and I’m watching this.

[@MrZwapp]

How much snow do you have down there ?!

[@THEBRAINANAYTOR]

@@MrZwapp all of it but it instantly melts into rain.

[@jasonclark3127]

In my area we have cattle guards if you are not fast you will come to a quick stop coffee sucks when spilled

[@vincentshelpfulhints4085]

I say there is a 6 pack of beer being buckled in..

[@nathansharp4168]

"So do you have any experience as a plow driver?" "Well I watched this KZbin video that randomly came up so i'd say I'm pretty qualified"

[@larrythomasedwards1]

If I apply for this job will this count as my initial training? 😂

[@notdougford2847]

That Ohio plow truck driver needs to review this video to see where he went wrong.

[@TacoStacks]

No idea why I am here... I don't even own a plow.

[@petripat5979]

Not much snow to munch on this year I tell you 😔 in Ottawa Gatineau area at least

[@meinaccount7619]

great video very informative

[@handssolo8519]

I’ve watched all 13 series I’m ready now

[@jacksimon3790]

I think this is a good one

[@roberth3200]

Texan here not getting paid to watch. But will be ready for the next snow storm down here in the south.

[@randypoffo5634]

My wife is real nice!!! Strong on plow!!

[@700DAW]

Why am I here I live in sc here it snows once every 5 years.

[@A3Kr0n]

It's always good to be prepared. Now you're ready

[@EXC_philip]

bro what am i doing here its 2 am and im 15 and watching how to be a snow plower 😂😂 but love the vid

[@aaronbalchand5475]

Im 13

[@weevilsnitz]

Thanks, Iowa DOT

[@PuddinJr1993]

How did i get here??? I Know it's going to snow here tonight... but i dont plan on going to work for dot tomorrow.

[@ptonpc]

No idea why YT recommended this but it's fascinating.

[@free8288]

IowaDOT accidentally made the perfect thumbnail