"We're the front line taking care of the snow and mitigating it. We run 12 hours on, 12 hours off, and that's minimum," Ramero said.
For heavier snowfall, rotary snow blowers help move large amounts of snow off the roadway. The machines pull snow into rotating blades before sending it through a chute and away from the road.
While the work can mean long hours in harsh winter conditions, Ramero says working in the snow has always been something he enjoys.
This winter, crews are also preparing for the possibility of changing weather patterns associated with El Niño. While the season's exact conditions remain uncertain, Caltrans says preparation is already underway.
The goal is to be ready for whatever winter brings, including heavy rain, snowfall and possible impacts to mountain roadways.
"Seeing us being able to help them and being able to get them over to the other side of the hill is very rewarding," Ramero said.
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