Precision Driving Center Hybrid Snowplow Operator Courses

Three snowplows plowing a local road

Date and Location

Not currently scheduled.

About the Courses

These hybrid courses provide detailed instruction for snowplow operators. Each course includes a 90-minute online component and a 5-hour in-person training session. Trainees need to bring an agency plow or rent one from the driving center for $200. 
 
Individuals can register to attend only the day one course or both courses. 

Topics Covered

  • Guardrail and mailbox clearance
  • Forward-diminishing clearance
  • Front-stop positioning
  • Very tight serpentine in reverse
  • Rear-stop positioning
  • Very tight circles (left and right)
  • Curb clearing
  • On-road turning
  • Judgment of right side tires to a specific object
  • Proper mirror set-up and visual areas
  • Wing and plow clearance (left and right)

Credit

These courses each qualify for 1.0 Roads Scholar Program Maintenance Certificate credit. To receive credit, notify us that you attended the event by emailing [email protected].

Sponsors

These events are hosted by the Precision Driving Center of Minnesota, a division of St. Cloud State University.