Columbia County Public Works received board authorization Wednesday to open recruitment to fill a vacant lube service worker position.

Grant DeYoung, assistant director of public works, said the position is an entry-level position in salary range 21 within Local 697 and that the vacancy resulted from an internal move when the previously posted mechanic position was filled. DeYoung said the job description was last updated in 2024 and that the position is fully funded for fiscal year 2026.

A commissioner moved approval to open recruitment to fill the lube service worker role; the board approved the request by voice vote.

DeYoung described the role as necessary to keep county rigs and equipment properly maintained and said recruitment will follow the entry-level posting requirements in the collective-bargaining agreement. He added there were no changes to the job description.

The board directed staff to proceed with posting and recruiting under the applicable union and entry-level hiring rules.