New Public Works Director starts his new job
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Scotts Bluff County's newest employee is getting settled into his new position just in time for the winter weather.
Scotts Bluff County has appointed Robert Bennett as the new Public Works Director.
Although Bennett is new to the position, he has a lot of experience in the area as well as out in the field.
Bennett was a foreman in Mitchell for nine years, a Grader operator for 12 years and has a background in road construction, asphalt and concrete.
Even with some experience, Bennett says he has some big shoes to fill after the retirement of longtime Public Works Director, Rick Meter.
"yeah, I've got some big shoes to fill. Rick was very knowledgeable about everything and of course it's new to me but i got good people surrounding me, clerical workers, operators, truck drivers. They are all very helpful and I know I've got more support around the valley then I ever thought I would."
Meter retired at the end of August after 46 years of working with the roads department.
