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Public Works approves staffing fills and buys new excavator; staff say reclassification saves money
Summary
The committee authorized filling multiple highway department vacancies, abolished one MEO2 slot and created an MEO1 role (projected savings about $3,000), approved six seasonal labor positions and authorized purchase of a 2025 Volvo wheel excavator (about $180,000). Several resignations and short staffing were also reported.
County highway staff reported personnel turnover and sought committee approvals to refill positions and purchase equipment during the Aug. 20 Public Works meeting. Personnel: staff said one administrative assistant transferred to another county department, two motor equipment operators (MEOs) resigned, one employee is on workers' compensation, and the auto mechanic left for a facilities job. The committee voted to authorize filling an…
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