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Landfill supervisor warns of staffing shortages; commission agrees to advertise and to consider mini-excavator purchase

3665776 · May 6, 2025
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Summary

The county's landfill authority reported persistent hiring difficulties for qualified heavy-equipment operators; commissioners agreed to advertise two permanent positions, discussed hiring through the authority to offer higher pay and benefits, and heard a recommendation to buy a mini excavator costing about $112,000.

The Choctaw County landfill authority reported difficulty recruiting qualified heavy-equipment operators and said recent turnover has left the facility short-staffed. The authority recommended advertising for permanent positions and buying a small excavator for on-site work.

The landfill supervisor…

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