snow removal

When it comes to keeping highways clear from snow and ice, the Indiana Department of Transportation says it starts preparing long before the first flakes fall. INDOT Northeast District Public Relations Director Hunter Petroviak says training and planning start early in the fall, and crews constantly monitor weather forecasts once winter arrives.

“We get calls from people in our plats and subdivisions who say, ‘What are you doing? We’ve never seen a truck. It’s been three days.’ Well, we know that,” said Bob Thompson, the managing director of the county’s road commission.

Heavy, wet snow from the weekend storm is raising health risks. Doctors are urging caution, citing dangers from heart strain, cold and falls.

The job, which lasts five months, involves repairing traffic signs, snow removal and other duties. It starts at $20 an hour. There are also a limited number of on-call snow plow driver positions, which make $24 per hour. Commercial Driver's Licenses are required for all these jobs.

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