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DPW cites difficulty recruiting CDL‑qualified applicants; Board discusses in‑house training pathway
Summary
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.
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.
The Board discussed creating an in‑house CDL training pathway coupled with a retention agreement requiring employees trained at town expense to remain employed for a defined period. No formal policy was adopted at this meeting; Board members signaled interest in pursuing the idea to improve recruitment and retention of qualified staff.
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