Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 10/6/2026
Item Status: New
From: Mark Acreman, Assistant County Engineer
Deidra Hanak, Personnel Director
Submitted by: Bo Bonner, Assistant Personnel Director
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Highway Department (Bay Minette) - Employment of Two (2) Operator Technician Trainee Positions
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
1) Approve the employment of Brandon Durant to fill the open Operator Technician Trainee position (#5487) at a grade 306 ($19.49 per hour / $40,537.54 annually); and
2) Approve the employment of Jesse Ledbetter to fill the open Operator Technician Trainee position (#5561) at a grade 306 ($19.49 per hour / $40,537.54 annually)
These actions shall be effective no sooner than October 12, 2026.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The Operator Technician Trainee positions were vacated due to the promotions of the previous employees. The County Engineer respectfully requests that the above recommendations are approved.
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $81,075.08 - budgeted
Budget line item(s) to be used: 11153111.51130 - Salaries and Wages
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Personnel - Implement Changes
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): N/A
Additional instructions/notes: N/A