Committee flags staffing shortfalls; questions whether lead position can be filled without CDL

Sep 28, 2026

Oneida County Solid Waste is short one Systems Operator and one LTE; the department identified a potential lead candidate who lacks a CDL and will consult HR about whether the CDL requirement can be waived or other options exist.

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Director Lisa Bauknecht told the committee the department is short one Systems Operator and one LTE and that three of the five current employees have been with the department since October 2025. Bauknecht presented a worksheet showing which positions are filled and which remain open and said two interviews are scheduled for candidates without prior experience.

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