Public Works reports staffing gaps and plans smoke testing with Thrasher Engineering
Jul 8, 2025
Public Works Supervisor Travis Yost told council the department has seven full‑time and six part‑time employees, is down two full‑time staff and plans to distribute smoke‑testing pamphlets to affected residents; Thrasher Engineering will perform the testing.
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Public Works Supervisor Travis Yost reported staffing and operational items: "The PW Department has 7 full time and 6 part time employees." He said the department is down two full‑time positions and is considering hiring a part‑time employee for a full‑time role; he also requested sending two employees to WD training in Philippi to increase the number of WD‑certified employees from two toward four.
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