Five Ways to Boost Snow Crew Morale During Winter Storms

John Eastman, owner of Eastman Homeowner Services, knows snow. Located at 8,000 feet in the High Sierra Mountain town of Mammoth Lakes, Eastman’s snow removal crew regularly battles extreme snowfalls – including 445 inches of the stuff during the 2016-2017 winter. Keeping his 15-person snow crew safe and happy is a top priority for Eastman. Here’s how he does it: 

1.Assign Each Operator to a Specific Location for the Season

Familiarity is your friend. By assigning the same routes to the same operators all season, they can note and memorize any obstacles and hazards before winter arrives, allowing them to clear snow more efficiently and safely. No need to learn new routes. 

“Each operator has an individual Bobcat machine and their own section of town,” Eastman says of his crew. “They have between 20 and 40 driveways to plow in a neighborhood, so they know where to go.”