Road and Bridge foremen back temporary step pay plan to address compression
Mar 9, 2026
Road and Bridge staff proposed a stop-gap, 3%-step pay plan with multiple job levels (driver-operator, apprentice, mechanics, foremen) to reduce pay compression; foremen reviewed it and staff will follow with a countywide pay study before final implementation.
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Road and Bridge foremen and staff presented a proposed interim pay plan aimed at curing pay compression among driver/operators, mechanics and foremen. The plan uses a stepped progression (3% steps) with classifications for driver-operator, driver-operator trainer, apprentice, mechanic levels 1–3, mechanic foremen and foremen. The presenter said the plan was developed after comparing pay in five nearby counties and the city of Cortez.
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