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Riley County approves two public-works hires: utility technician and purchasing agent

2713726 · March 20, 2025
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The commission approved filling a new utility technician position to support water and sewer operations and a purchasing agent position to manage parts, inventory and deliveries for public works.

Riley County commissioners approved two public-works staffing actions on March 20: converting a vacant operator position into a utility technician for water and sewer operations and filling a purchasing agent position to manage parts, inventory and deliveries.

John Ellerman, director of public works, told the commission the utility technician role would support University Park and Terre Heights water and sewer districts and would carry state-required water and sewer operator certifications. Ellerman said the county staff…

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