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Council Approves New Auto Technician for County Service Center, Citing Rising Fleet Workload
Summary
The Allen County Council approved a new auto‑technician position for the County Service Center, saying fleet size and vehicle age require added maintenance staffing. The pay classification approved is D6/1 at $53,892 (40 hours/week, nonexempt).
The Allen County Council approved Feb. 19 a salary ordinance to add one automated technician to the County Service Center, citing growth in the county fleet and the age and mileage of vehicles.
Dawn Rose, purchasing director and department head for County Services, outlined that the service center has four staff (manager, assistant manager, and two technicians) but the county fleet has grown to more than 741 assets across 25 departments. "We do not repair highway equipment at the service center," Rose said, and added that the average vehicle age is about 6.75 years with average mileage near 73,000.
Erica Beach, HR compensation specialist, said the personnel committee recommended the position 3–0 in committee. Council approved a salary classification for an auto technician at D6/1 with pay listed in the meeting record as $53,892 for a 40‑hour, nonexempt position.
Why it matters Councilors and staff said the added technician will address routine maintenance, decommissioning tasks (removing radio and emergency equipment), and growing demands as the fleet ages and new units are procured. County staff said additional administrative support for the service center might be considered later.
What’s next The new position was approved 6–0–1 in the council vote. County Services will proceed with hiring under the D6/1 classification and report back to council as needed.
