INDIANAPOLIS — Mayor Joe Hogsett joined the Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW), members of AFSCME Local #725, and City-County Councilor Kristin Jones recently to highlight the Indy Snow Force team’s preparations for the 2024-25 winter season.
The city has seven salt bards with over 18,000 tons of salt, and is focusing on extensive training for snowplow drivers. The department requires all to attend a mandatory “Master Plow” program. This lengthy, classroom-based session aims to equip drivers with the best methods for clearing snow in our city. Snowplow drivers also conduct mock snow fights where drivers practice their plowing routes ahead of the first snowfall. Lastly, the department continues to highlight its CDL training program, which offers employees the opportunity to earn their type A or B CDL license certification.
Residents can stay up to date on Indy Snow Force efforts during winter weather events online at www.indy.gov/snow and on Twitter by following @IndySnowForce. The Indy Snow Force Viewer will also be used throughout the season, showing where roads along standard routes have been recently plowed or treated with salt.
Indy DPW is currently hiring for various full-time positions within its operations and solid waste divisions, including positions that involve driving snow trucks. More information on open positions can be found at joinDPW.indy.gov.