Supervisors convert backup excavator role into full-time Operator 3 position effective Aug. 16

Aug 11, 2026

The board approved changing the existing backup excavator classification to a full-time Operator 3 (excavator operator) to align staffing with equipment; the change is expected to take effect at the start of the next payroll (anticipated Aug. 16).

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County staff explained that with three excavators now in the fleet the backup position has been used as much as a full Operator 3 and recommended converting the backup to a full-time Operator 3 in each district to improve consistency and equipment use.

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