County staff say 4-day winter workweek increases overtime about 4% but may net out after mobilization savings
Highway staff presented a four-year comparison showing a 4-day winter workweek raises overtime roughly 4% (about $9,000) while reducing mobilization costs by nearly $15,000, producing an approximate breakeven; the committee asked finance to vet the method and discussed scheduling flexibility.
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Dan Gleason, highway department staff, presented a four-year analysis comparing the county’s winter maintenance costs under a 5-day and a 4-day workweek, saying total winter-maintenance hours were nearly identical but a 4-day schedule led to a roughly 4% increase in overtime.
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