Board approves two highway hires, citing experience needs

Sep 18, 2026

The board approved hiring Jay Hiraton (motor grader/operator) and Troy Olsen (full‑time highway floater), citing respective 23 and 12 years of relevant heavy‑equipment experience and the need to retain qualified operators.

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The board approved two highway department hiring requests intended to shore up operator capacity. Staff recommended hiring Jay Hiraton for a motor‑grader operator position, citing "23 years of more greater experience" and proposing placement at a step that recognizes his prior experience.

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