DATE: November 3, 2026
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Steven E. White, Director
Department of Public Works and Planning
SUBJECT: Salary Resolution Amendment – American Avenue Org 9026
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Approve Amendment to the Salary Resolution adding two Disposal Site Equipment Operator Trainee/I/II positions to the American Avenue Disposal Site Org 9026, effective November 9, 2026, as reflected on Appendix “C”.
REPORT
There is no Net County Cost associated with the recommended action. Adding two Disposal Site Equipment Operator positions will ensure that the American Avenue Disposal Site (AADS) has adequate coverage to maintain operation levels. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
Should your Board not approve the recommended action, the existing table of positions will remain unchanged, and the Department will attempt to maintain current operational levels.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no Net County Cost associated with the recommended action. The estimated Salaries and Benefits cost for the two added positions is approximately $98,949. Sufficient appropriations are included in the AADS Org 9026 FY 2026-27 Adopted Budget. The cost associated with these positions will be offset by tipping fee revenues collected through the AADS Enterprise Fund Org 9026.
DISCUSSION:
AADS is the County’s regional landfill located near the City of Kerman. This facility is permitted to accept all types of solid waste and is currently open six days per week, closing only for three major holidays and Sundays. Although the AADS is fully staffed per the current Salary Resolution, several operators are presently unable to perform the full scope of operator duties. Even under ideal conditions, only thirteen line-level operators are assigned to operate landfill heavy equipment six days a week. Currently, however, only eight operators are cleared to perform full duties. To ensure that landfill operating hours remain unaffected, the Department is req...
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