Lubbock, TX addresses long-standing vacancies with its CDL training program for new hires
Lubbock, TX Apprentice CDL Training Vacancies New Hires
The city's Solid Waste Management team was 60% staffed at the program's approval, leading to overtime expenses and collection schedule changes. Lubbock is partnering with South Plains College on a two-week certification course for newly hired operators. Participants receive free CDL training and licensure while working as city apprentices. This incentive reduces upfront costs for new drivers, existing operator workloads, and solid waste collection expenses.
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LUBBOCK, Texas – The City of Lubbock Solid Waste Management will be paying for people to receive their dumpster truck certification in hopes of bringing in more employees. “We’re struggling for staffing, we’re no different than anybody else,” said Brenda Haney, Director of solid waste. Haney states that the department is currently working at 60% […]
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