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County approves overlap hire for public works; board hears plan to expand in‑house fleet maintenance
Summary
Klamath County approved hiring a heavy equipment operator in advance of a scheduled retirement to ensure winter coverage, and commissioners heard a plan to expand county fleet maintenance to service emergency and other light vehicles, which officials said could reduce external vendor delays.
The Klamath County Board of Commissioners voted Sept. 16 to allow an overlap hire for a heavy equipment operator in Public Works so the department can train a replacement before the incumbent retires.
County staff said the current employee will retire in February 2026 but will be on leave for several weeks prior to retirement. Public Works requested hiring the replacement in October so the new operator can train and provide coverage during winter months; staff estimated the fiscal impact for three months of additional salary and benefits at about $20,371.10 and said the department has the…
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