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ARTICLE 18. PROBATIONARY PERIODS 18.1 All newly hired or rehired EMPLOYEES will serve an 18-month probationary period. Newly hired EMPLOYEES must have a Minnesota Class B Commercial Driver's License with air brake endorsement upon hire. Employees must obtain tanker endorsement within six (6) months of employment; possess a Water Supply System Operator Class D certificate and Wastewater Operator Class S-D certificate within the 18-month probation. If EMPLOYEE is unable to obtain, the probation may be extended with a hold on all step increases until all tasks are successfully accomplished. 18.2 Reclassified positions held by EMPLOYEES that have exhausted the 18-month probationary period will serve a six (6) month probationary period. EMPLOYEES will serve a six (6) month probationary period at any job level, which the EMPLOYEE has not served a probationary period. 18.3 At any time during the probationary period, a newly hired or rehired EMPLOYEE may be terminated at the sole discretion of the EMPLOYER. 18.4 At any time during the probationary period, a promoted or reassigned EMPLOYEE may be demoted or reassigned to the EMPLOYEE's previous position at the sole discretion of the EMPLOYER. 18.5 Newly hired EMPLOYEES will be provided with two (2) paid opportunities in which to acquire required licenses and certifications during probation. If the EMPLOYEE unable to acquire required licensures and certifications within the probationary timeline, the cost associated in acquiring licenses and/or certificates will be the responsibility of the EMPLOYEE. 18.6 Any EMPLOYEE who achieves a higher license (Water Class D to C, Sanitary Class D to C, or Commercial Driver's License Class B to Class A) and separates from the EMPLOYER within 24 months after achieving said license, the EMPLOYEE will be required to reimburse the EMPLOYER for any training and cost associated with acquiring the higher licensure. 18.7 The EMPLOYER will reimburse EMPLOYEES for their Commercial Driver's License Class A or Class B renewal fees every four (4) years. ARTICLE 19. SAFETY 19.1 The EMPLOYER and the EMPLOYEES agree to jointly promote safe and healthy working conditions, to cooperate in safety measures and to work in a safe manner. 19.2 The EMPLOYER will reimburse each employee up to $420.00 during the term of this agreement for the actual cost of EMPLOYER approved prescription safety glasses to be used during working hours. 19.3 If the EMPLOYEE'S safety glasses are damaged or destroyed during assigned duties, the EMPLOYER will reimburse the employee for the cost of repairsto one (1) pair of safety glasses per year, not to exceed the original purchase price subject to approval by the EMPLOYEE'S Foreman, Superintendent or Department Head. ARTICLE 20. JOB POSTING 20.1 The EMPLOYER agrees that permanent job vacancies within the DEPARTMENT shall be filled based on the concept of "promotion from within" provided applicants have the necessary qualifications to meet the standards of the job vacancy and the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job vacancy.