Common use of Construction and Maintenance Department Clause in Contracts

Construction and Maintenance Department. A) A Labourer shall serve up to two (2) years within which period they shall be given a preliminary test to satisfy the Company of their ability to train as a Gas Technician 2nd class. B) A Gas Technician 2nd Class will normally serve no longer than two (2) years in this classification before being given the opportunity to write the 1st class Gas Technician 1st Class examination. If not given the opportunity to write the exam within the 2 year period they shall be paid retroactive to their 2 year anniversary when they passed the test. C) If the employee fails the test, they will be eligible for re-examination at the end of a three (3) month period, and if unsuccessful, a re-examination at the end of a further nine (9) month period. If the employee passes the Gas Technician I test after the three (3) or nine (9) months, the employee’s rate of pay will be adjusted to Gas Technician I rate on the day they pass the test. D) A Union observer may be present during the practical phase of examination from Gas Technician 2nd Class. E) A list of the employees ruled unfit for promotion shall be forwarded to the Union.

Construction and Maintenance Department. A) A Labourer shall serve up to two (2) years within which period they shall be given a preliminary test to satisfy the Company of their ability to train as a Gas Technician 2nd class. B) A Gas Technician 2nd Class will normally serve no longer than two (2) years in this classification before being given the opportunity to write the 1st class Gas Technician 1st Class examination. If not given the opportunity to write the exam within the 2 year period they shall be paid retroactive to their 2 year anniversary when they passed the test. C) If the employee fails the test, they will be eligible for re-examination at the end of a three (3) three month period, and if unsuccessful, a re-examination at the end of a further nine (9) month period. If the employee passes the Gas Technician I test after the three (3) or nine (9) months, the employee’s rate of pay will be adjusted to Gas Technician I rate on the day they pass the test. D) A Union observer may be present during the practical phase of examination from Gas Technician 2nd Class. E) A list of the employees ruled unfit for promotion shall be forwarded to the Union.