Problems getting part time snow plow drivers have forced Huron County to buy another truck and do the work itself.
County Engineer Steve Lund informed county council Wednesday that they put out tenders for the job and didn't get any response. Lund said neighbour municipalities are having the same problem.
He explained training requirements and the cost of that training have increased significantly, but the snow plow drivers are on call and if there isn't a lot of snowfall, they're not busy enough to make it worth their while.
Lund said they're looking at getting their own truck and temporary full-time driver to maintain service levels.
"We'll continue to monitor the industry requirements and training that way, but at least this way it'll get us through to be able to deliver service in accordance to the minimum maintenance standards and hours of work legislation," explained Lund.
