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DOT outlines Tahoe Basin snow‑removal staffing gaps, equipment needs and 2025 preparation
Summary
The county’s Department of Transportation briefed supervisors on snow‑removal operations in the Tahoe Basin, reporting seasonal staffing shortages, aging major blowers and graders, rental equipment use, and plans to recruit extra‑help workers and secure rental housing ahead of winter.
The El Dorado County Department of Transportation presented an update on snow‑removal operations in the Tahoe Basin during the board’s May 13 session, reporting ongoing staffing shortages, aging mountain equipment and preparations for the 2025–26 winter season.
Brian Mullins, deputy director of maintenance and operations, told supervisors the Tahoe Basin is divided into ten snow‑response zones and requires 12 staff for a South Lake Tahoe day shift and 11 for night shift to run full snow operations; the department currently has 18 full‑time highway maintenance allocations at the Shakori…
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