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Wright County considers cutting two secondary‑roads foreman roles; board discusses pay options and training plans
Summary
Wright County’s engineer proposed eliminating two foreman roles in the secondary roads department, offering employees either a pay 'redline' or a reduction with future raises; the board asked for follow-up with HR and staff before any personnel changes.
Wright County’s secondary roads supervisor presented a plan to eliminate two foreman positions — the motor grader foreman and the truck foreman — and redistribute duties among remaining staff to boost efficiency and reduce redundancy.
"We would like to reduce by two foremans being the motor grader foreman and the truck foreman," the presenter said, explaining that technology (daily call sheets, Excel tracking and GPS-linked routing) and closer oversight could allow supervisors to split the foremen duties without…
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