Board hears staffing squeeze in sewer operations; automatic pay increases offered for certifications

Aug 12, 2026

Springville staff reported certified sewer workers are being recruited away by higher pay elsewhere; an incentive program offering automatic pay increases after certification was described as a retention measure.

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Staff warned the board that the department is losing certified sewer workers to competitors offering higher hourly wages, creating staffing pressure for sewer operations.

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