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Board discusses staffing shortages, operator certifications and pay
Summary
Board members and staff discussed recent hires, continuing shortfalls, certification pathways for Class 1/2 operators, and competitive pay estimates (roughly $27–$32/hr cited); staff asked for a roster of classifications and projected needs for budget planning.
The Utility Board spent substantial time on staffing and operator pay, noting recent hires but continued shortages in certified positions.
Staff member S2 reported two recent hires but said the utility remains down two employees. S2 identified one Class 2 operator lead, Dave Thorn, and said retirements are creating retention pressure. "We have 1…
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