Ice and Snow Control Circuit Rider Class

The Ice and Snow Control Circuit Rider course covers safety practices, pre-trip inspection and maintenance of the truck, plow, and spreader. Additionally, there is discussion of vehicle operation, plowing and salting techniques, and identification of different snow conditions. This course is all classroom-based – there are no driving exercises. If available at the training site, snow plowing equipment may be viewed as part of the pre-trip inspection discussion.

Who Should Attend?

This course is applicable to local agency employees involved in Snow and Ice Operations, primarily for local agency officials and employees  of county, city, village and
township. Space is limited to 25 participants.  Register now to secure your spot!

The instructor will be Gary D. Browning, CPM, Training Manager and Safety Circuit Rider for the Ohio LTAP Center. His background includes over 30 years of experience in Public Works local government. Gary earned his Road Master certificate in 2012 and earned his Certified Public Manager (CPM) from the John Glenn School of Public Affairs, OSU in 2014.

This training is not just focused on operating the tools and equipment. In addition to that, it will help train crews on how to organize and manage their snow removal program. This training should be useful, even for experienced crews. 

This is a free class, snacks will be provided, but not lunch. Please plan to eat lunch before you arrive for the start of the class at noon. For more information, please contact Jacob Taylor, OVRDC Transportation Specialist at (740) 941-2853, or jtaylor@ovrdc.org.

Register today! Space is limited.

Agenda

Start – 12:00 pm

Introduction
Overview & background
Fundamentals and Inspections
Loader and Truck Operations
Deicers
Drift Management
Salt and Plowing Operator
Communication
Questions & discussion
Evaluation & certificates

Adjourn – 3:30pm 

Short breaks will be provided as needed. Total contact hours of training = 4.0 (with break times subtracted).