DPW cites difficulty recruiting CDL‑qualified applicants; Board discusses in‑house training pathway
DPW reported vacancies in highway and water departments and difficulty recruiting candidates with Commercial Driver's Licenses; the Board discussed formalizing an in‑house CDL training program with a retention agreement but made no formal policy at the meeting.
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Paul Brinkman reported vacancies in both highway and water departments and described the challenge of recruiting candidates who hold Commercial Driver's Licenses with hydraulics experience. He said water licensing is not required but that obtaining a CDL has become more complex and costly under current federal rules.
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