4.7. SR 10-05-2015
Request for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 4.7
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
ConsentOctober 5, 2015Cal Portner, City Administrator
Item Description Reviewed by
Hire Maintenance Mechanic Suzanne Fischer, CODD Director
Reviewed by
Lauren Wipper, Human Resource Representative
Action Requested
Approve, by motion, the hiring of John Legatt for the position of Maintenance Mechanic.
Background/Discussion
A Maintenance Mechanic position became available with the retirement of Lead Mechanic Bob Mahutga
on May 15, 2015. We went to market to fill this position with the intention of appointing the lead
mechanic position after this candidate was selected.
We received 22 applications for this position and eight candidates were interviewed. Following second
interviews and a shop tour with three candidates, staff recommends John Legatt for the position.
Mr. Legatt has been a diesel mechanic for over 10 years. He attended St. Cloud Technical College and is
certified as a Medium/Heavy Truck mechanic. He holds 7 ASE certifications, is a Certified DOT
Inspector, and is TIA Certified.
His past employment includes mechanical work at Anderson Trucking, Hoglund Bus, Deason Service,
and most recently, Knife River Corporation.
Mr. Legatt will be paid at step A of pay grade 6. All pay increases and benefits will be consistent with city
policy.
Financial Impact
This is a budgeted position.
Attachments
None.