Amid a challenge to hire and retain diesel mechanics, Saline County has approved hiring incentives of $2,500 for those roles in the Road and Bridge Department. Two diesel mechanic positions are vacant as of Sept. 19, one of which has gone unfilled since August of last year. Saline County Road and Bridge Administrator Darren Fishel said these jobs are critical for the department to run smoothly. “Currently the crews are repairing their own equipment under the tutelage of the shop services manager,” Fishel said. “So, when something breaks they bring it in and fix it.”
Source: Salina Journal