Public works expands CDL training as county faces shortfall of plow drivers

Sep 10, 2026

Staff said five employees are actively pursuing CDLs with road tests planned in October; the county reported about seven fewer plow drivers than last year and asked permission to fill maintenance positions to address shortages.

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Mark (S8) told the committee the CDL program has five employees actively pursuing licenses and that the department hopes to schedule road tests in October. "We have 5 guys that are actively, pursuing their CDL... I'm hoping in October, we're gonna be putting them for a road test," he said.

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