Board hears staffing concerns: operator licensing, apprenticeship and exam-challenge process
Oct 6, 2026
Oct 6, 2026
Staff told the board they need more licensed operators, reported long workdays, and outlined an exam-challenge process that could yield an additional licensed operator by January; two employees will attend an apprenticeship conference in Fort Wayne next week.
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Will told the board the utility needs more operators and that slow progress on licensing has left staff stretched. "I end up Wednesday working 21 hours," Will said, describing a recent long workday that highlighted staffing pressures.
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