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Public Works seeks permission to create crane-operator apprentice; committee approves

Allegany County Legislature Personnel Committee · August 6, 2026
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Summary

County public-works superintendent Thomas Windes requested permission to create and fill a full-time crane-operator apprentice position (grade 13) with a salary range of $44,000–$53,000 and estimated benefits of $19,000–$23,000; the position was listed as 100% county-funded and included in the budget; the committee approved the referral.

The County Superintendent of Public Works, Thomas Windes (as read into the record), asked the Personnel Committee for permission to create and fill one full-time crane-operator apprentice (bargaining unit grade 13) and subsequent positions in the Department of Public Works. The committee packet listed an annual salary range of $44,000–$53,000 and estimated annual benefits between $19,000 and $23,000; the position was represented as 100% county funded and included in the budget.

Committee members moved, seconded and approved the referral to create and fill the position. Staff noted the referral will appear in the resulting resolution and the county will proceed with the hiring process consistent with the adopted budget.