3.6. SR 02-09-2004TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
MEMORANDUM
Mayor and Council
Gary Leirmoe, WWTP Chief Operator
February 9, 2004
Authorization to Hire Wastewater Operator
*Item 3.6.*
The City of Elk River Wastewater Department advertised for the position of Wastewater
Operator in December 2003. We received 11 applicants, of which few were experienced. We
intervie~ved 6 applicants and called one in for a second intervie~v.
Ryan Winter stood out among all interviewed. Ryan is currently employed at the Wastewater
Treatment Facility in Stewartville, Minnesota. He has been employed there for 16 months as
an operator. He displayed his knowledge and experience during the f~rst and second
interview.
Action Requested
I am recommending the hiring of Ryan Winter, as a Wastewater Operator, contingent upon
driver's license background check and drug and alcohol screening. Ryan would begin his
employment, with the City of Elk River on March 1, 2004 at a starting wage of $15.82 per
hour as a Class D Operator.
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