...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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
@@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.
@@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.
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.
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...
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
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.
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.
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.
@ the 6:11 mark that is definitely not 12-15 seconds...oh no but then again it's a slow traveling plow so maybe it is 12-15 seconds. I was thinking about regular road speed lol.
ive been seeing this video in my recommendations for a few weeks now and these last few days its been snowing in Texas i think youtube knows stuff way before we doo
I am now a certified snow plow driver.
Certified Boston Snow Plow maneuver
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
Congratulations, Mr. Plow!
@@dustinrandall777 Pffft! Wait till you get qualified tow plow. That one is a handy!!!! LOL
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.
Why is this in my recommended
...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.
@@danyf3116 this is the funniest comment of the year.
These techniques will work, whether there is snow or not..
At least you know how to stay safe when you are around a snow plow truck
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.
"Buckles up lunchbox"
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.
It do be like that tho
@@kayzeaza yes my supervisor is very pretty on the things I do also
Well, since your lunch box are considered cargo; pretty much like any other cargo you carry on the truck, the same rules apply.
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.
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.
@@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.
@@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.
@@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.
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.
320am... I’ll learn about snow plowing
My girlfriend said I needed to learn how to plow I'm not sure she ment for me to end up here
😂
Just remember to secure any lose items before beginning to plow.
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...
HOT!
I hope u found the spreader controls
I can't believe there's not a solid snow plow simulator game yet.
Hear me out farming simulator 22 has a snow plow mode during winter season
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
Why was this recommendation to me and why did I watch the whole thing?
Same
I at least live in Iowa I'm like hey I could do this. Wonder what the pay is like.
@@thaddeushawley6523 it's probably pretty damn good, if you can get in
I’m in la why did I watch this
I like how it leads with making sure to seatbelt in your lunch, the most important step
Yea the hiding man hole covers can stop you in your tracks
11:14 hell yeah🤙🏻
xD
Sick jump bro 😎
I laughed so hard 🤣
Needs Waylon Jennings singing "Good Ol' Boys" as the car jumps.
LOL
Wow I can’t wait to utilize what I learned today on my sidewalk next weekend
Anyone else just absolutely randomly watching this?
me
me
Ditto
Neet. More info I dont need
So you got recommended this too. lol
Alright, now I just need a snowplow.
Just duck tape a shovel to a go kart.
@@lawnmowerdude lol
I plowed snow for 17 years Colorado... Loved every minute of... Especially in the mountains
Did you have a completely different job in the summer or did you do something else for DOT
@@LowerClassClique .... Bridge Construction... Heavy equipment operator...
Me, too. I'm an operator for WSDOT on Snoqualmie Pass. Very rewarding, and we plow drivers have some of the best stories.
@@xx5zi .. yep you got that right! 😉... Our office is The great outdoors!!
Where in CO?
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.
When someone else's job training video shows up in recommended and you watch it without getting paid. . .
Ah yes I go from researching my essay to becoming a Plow Truck driver
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.
You Saskatchewanies sure know your snow.
I didn’t know there called it a gore . I learned something
"Mr. Plow, that's my name. My name again is Mr. Plow."
I know a few plow drivers in my town that need to watch these videos.
I have no idea why this was on my recommended videos but its strangely enjoyable.
I've always wondered how they knew where the road was.
"So do you have any experience as a plow driver?"
"Well I watched this UA-cam video that randomly came up so i'd say I'm pretty qualified"
POV: Now you're a certified snowplow driver.
I’ve never driven a snowplow and i probably never will, yet UA-cam lets me watch this, and i watched it all 🤪
Wow, there is a lot to think about when plowing snow. Like everything past 10:43 I wouldn't have thought about
Just watched a random recommended video on snowplowing. Kinda gives a new appreciation for the nuance.
45 years later ...pretty sure experiance has been an awesome teacher
Solid video. I feel smart af at two in the morning!
this is really gonna help me for these brutal central Texas winters
This comment didnt age well 😂
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 👍🏽
This job is so oddly satisfying!
I like that this has been recommended after a local snowstorm
I came because UA-cam recommended this to me. I stayed for the comments.
I rarely see snow where I live. Learned a bunch about plowing though!
Thanks I didn’t know what I would do without this
Call Mr. Plow!
That's my name!
That name again, is Mr. Plow!
Wife: be safe tonight
Me and the boys: 11:13
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.
Lol just what I wanted to learn today thanks youtube!
Who ever allowed these public for access - I have enjoyed my IDOT learning experience!
so glad im watching this. Will come in really handy living in Australia.
Now I know how to plow snow in Florida thanks
these videos remind ( The Narration ) me of my annual videos I have to watch for semi driving.
I have been plowing for over 15yrs.
I really like my work. An have trained a few new drivers.
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 UA-cam recommendations!
"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* ?!?
I find it funny how they had to list off the things that you can use.
That's what a delineator is. He specifically mentioned it as the first object to look for.
I didn‘t see any...
I’m loving that brand new manual plow truck
I don’t even live where it snows yet I watched this whole video and throughly enjoyed it
I don't really care about this, but I do know that this is interesting. I love UA-cam and all of the free content it provides.
I live in Florida and I’m watching this.
How much snow do you have down there ?!
@@MrZwapp all of it but it instantly melts into rain.
Still crazy to me that most of the world never sees snow, I couldn't be happier to be born in canada
It was 70° today and I'm learning about clearing a substance I never see. :)
No idea why I am here... I don't even own a plow.
I’ve watched all 13 series I’m ready now
Always give them room to clean the centre line , people can’t drive with out lines at all.
bro what am i doing here its 2 am and im 15 and watching how to be a snow plower 😂😂 but love the vid
Im 13
He buckled his lunchbox up.
Excellent vid....this is why such jobs require mature experienced drivers......not immature macho yahoos.
great video very informative
The IA DOT should watch this again they don't seem to watch for mailboxes
I was recommended this and diesel mustang. Looks like my day is planned out.
i am from libya i never seen snow in my life. but yet youtube recommendation be like you must learn this.
2:14 "road signs, mailboxes"
Q: how many mailboxes do I have to hit before knowing if I'm back on the road?
Between 1 and 4
Yep let’s makes sure the lunch box doesn’t die today safety first
Me who lives in southern texas and has only seen snow once: Does this work, on sand?
Great, when do I start?
Can’t wait to use these tips in Texas
Very useful information living in Florida
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.
And that is why Canadian plow trucks are involved in far fewer accidents than we are here in the U.S.
In my area we have cattle guards if you are not fast you will come to a quick stop coffee sucks when spilled
Question? Does the plow wear out the ball joint’s faster with the pulling force applied to the steering
My wife is real nice!!! Strong on plow!!
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.
I think this is a good one
Not much snow to munch on this year I tell you 😔 in Ottawa Gatineau area at least
That Ohio plow truck driver needs to review this video to see where he went wrong.
Learning many new ways to PLOW!!!
I am a kid and I am watching this okay
Haha same
Why am I here I live in sc here it snows once every 5 years.
It's always good to be prepared. Now you're ready
Currently learning how to snowplow with the boys in discord!
Is this a training video?
This narrator has never plowed snow in his life
I don't think I will ever need this knowledge or will ever do this but now I'm a professional
@ the 6:11 mark that is definitely not 12-15 seconds...oh no but then again it's a slow traveling plow so maybe it is 12-15 seconds. I was thinking about regular road speed lol.
Makes me glad I live in Florida
How did I get recommended this in the middle of a 24 hr snowstorm 8n WI
Don't these trucks have GPS guides to know where the road is in the event of a white out?
this would've been useful to know on friday
I'm certified in snow angels. Do I get the job?
Where do I apply? I'm trained now
My lunchbox also needs a seatbelt and I definitely dont just put it on the floor.
Video finished !!!!! Where is my plow truck ?
Its in your imagination
*proceeds to go outside and wait for snow*
My uncle did a great job with this video
I've built these..now I finally know how to operate one 😁
Never plowed snow, or wanted to, but I guess I'll watch
Welcome to UA-cam's next multi-million view video.
I say there is a 6 pack of beer being buckled in..
ive been seeing this video in my recommendations for a few weeks now and these last few days its been snowing in Texas i think youtube knows stuff way before we doo