2013 Snow Plow Operator Training Workshop
The 2013 Snow Plow Operator Training (SPOT) Workshop will be held September 10-11, 2013 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa. For information about the 2013 Snow Roadeo, see the Snow Roadeo website.
Who Should Attend, and Why?
In this two-day event, new plow operators and operators with limited plowing experience will learn about the art of snow plowing through expert presentations and discussions with other operators. Perhaps most important, they will have opportunities to practice and hone their skills, with personal feedback and coaching from an experienced snow plow operator/trainer.
Where
Family Center Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa. You can park on Grand Avenue (Concourse).
Sponsorships
Sponsorship of the 2013 SPOT is also now possible. Sponsorships are a minimum of $250. Sponsors will be recognized verbally during the opening session and on a poster that is displayed during the presentations and breaks. Recognition on the 2013 SPOT website will also occur when the sponsorship is received. Please email Jennifer Serra, jserra@iastate.edu, if you are interested in sponsoring the 2013 SPOT. There is no vendor or exhibitor space at this workshop.
Current Sponsors
- American Public Works Association, Iowa Chapter
- Iowa LTAP at Iowa State University’s Institute for Transportation
Attendee Responsibilities
Your agency must provide, or coordinate the provision of, the following:
- 1 single-axle truck for every 2 students
- Truck with plow and wings, if you use wings
- 1 trainer/experienced operator for each truck
- Rain gear for all participants
NOTE: To make these arrangements (for plow trucks and passenger vehicles) contact Matt Dolan, matt.dolan@wdm.iowa.gov, 515-480-7259
Tentative Agenda
Tuesday, Sept. 10
| 7:30 a.m. | Registration |
| 8:00 a.m. | Trainer meeting |
| 8:30 a.m. |
Overview Pre-Trip Video DOT Vehicle Enforcement |
| Noon | Lunch |
| 1:00 p.m. |
Pre-Trip Inspections Skills/Road Course Driving Vehicle Defect Identification Skills Practice |
| 3:30 | Adjourn |
Wednesday, Sept. 11
| 8:00 a.m. |
Pre-Trip Inspections Skills/Road Course Driving Vehicle Defect Identification Skills Practice |
| Noon | Lunch |
| 1:00 p.m. |
Lessons Learned and/or Snow Plow Technologies Snow Event Footage and Discussion Sensible Salting Truck Defects Identification and Contest Winners |
| 3:30 | Adjourn |
For More Information
If you have questions, contact Jennifer Serra, 515-294-4401, jserra@iastate.edu.