Common use of Equipment Mechanics and Fire Equipment Mechanics Clause in Contracts

Equipment Mechanics and Fire Equipment Mechanics. 1. Employees in the equipment mechanic classifications are eligible for additional compensation at the rate of 3% of base pay for possession of certification as follows: Equipment Mechanic Possession of an ASE Certified Master Automotive Technician Certificate Senior Equipment Mechanic Fire Equipment Mechanic Senior Fire Equipment Mechanic Possession of an ASE Medium / Heavy Duty Truck Master Technician Certificate 2. Those employees who have been receiving additional compensation for possession of only one of the two certifications will continue receiving such compensation until such time that their certification lapses without renewal. Should this occur, the employee will be required to possess both certifications, as identified in this section, to be eligible for the 3% additional compensation. 3. The Equipment Mechanics, Senior Equipment Mechanics, Fire Equipment Mechanics and Senior Fire Equipment Mechanics shall be eligible for 5% of base pay for possession of a California Smog Certificate. Eligibility for the aforementioned incentive pay shall be in accordance with the following guidelines. a. The incentive pay shall be effective on the first day of the pay period following the employee's written request to the Municipal Services Director and presentation of proof of certificates. b. Educational incentive pay is not to be considered a part of the employee's base pay. In order to achieve and maintain the incentive the employee must be performing in a satisfactory manner, with increased proficiency as demonstrated in merit reviews, and continue to maintain current active certificates. c. Equipment Mechanics, Senior Equipment Mechanics, Fire Equipment Mechanics and Senior Fire Equipment Mechanics in all salary step ranges shall be eligible for educational incentive pay only after they have successfully passed the probationary period for regular employees. d. Employees on temporary status or in the initial probationary period shall not be eligible for educational incentive pay. e. The maximum incentive pay attainable under this program is 8%. f. The City shall allow the employees in the above-mentioned classifications to take certification courses for the mentioned certificates in this provision not to exceed 30 hours/course during work hours. To be eligible an employee must have passed probation and must provide the employee’s department at least 15 working days advance notice. The department shall attempt to accommodate the employee's request based on operational needs.

Equipment Mechanics and Fire Equipment Mechanics. 1. Employees in the equipment mechanic classifications are eligible for additional compensation at the rate of 3% of base pay for possession of certification as follows: Equipment Mechanic Possession of an ASE Certified Master Automotive Technician Certificate Senior Equipment Mechanic Fire Equipment Mechanic Senior Fire Equipment Mechanic Possession of an ASE Medium / Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Master Technician Certificate 2. Those employees who have been receiving additional compensation for possession of only one of the two certifications will continue receiving such compensation until such time that their certification lapses without renewal. Should this occur, the employee will be required to possess both certifications, as identified in this section, to be eligible for the 3% additional compensation. 3. The Equipment Mechanics, Senior Equipment Mechanics, Fire Equipment Mechanics and Senior Fire Equipment Mechanics shall be eligible for 5% of base pay for possession of a California Smog Certificate. Eligibility for the aforementioned incentive pay shall be in accordance with the following guidelines. a. The incentive pay shall be effective on the first day of the pay period following the employee's written request to the Municipal Services Director and presentation of proof of certificates. b. Educational incentive pay is not to be considered a part of the employee's base pay. In order to achieve and maintain the incentive the employee must be performing in a satisfactory manner, with increased proficiency as demonstrated in merit reviews, and continue to maintain current active certificates. c. Equipment Mechanics, Senior Equipment Mechanics, Fire Equipment Mechanics Mechanics, and Senior Fire Equipment Mechanics in all salary step ranges shall be eligible for educational incentive pay only after they have successfully passed the probationary period for regular employees. d. Employees on temporary status or in the initial probationary period shall not be eligible for educational incentive pay. e. The maximum incentive pay attainable under this program is 8%. f. The City shall allow the employees in the above-mentioned classifications to take certification courses for the mentioned certificates in this provision not to exceed 30 hours/course during work hours. To be eligible an employee must have passed probation and must provide the employee’s his/her department at least 15 working days advance notice. The department shall attempt to accommodate the employee's request based on operational needs.

Equipment Mechanics and Fire Equipment Mechanics. 1. Employees who receive specified certificates or licenses below, in order to enhance their ability to do their job, shall receive Educational Incentive in the defined amounts as a percentage of base salary. 2. Employees in the equipment mechanic classifications are eligible for additional compensation at the rate of 3% of base pay for possession of certification as follows: Equipment Mechanic Possession of an ASE Certified Master Automotive Technician Certificate Senior Equipment Mechanic Fire Equipment Mechanic Senior Fire Equipment Mechanic Possession of an ASE Medium / Heavy Duty Truck Master Technician Certificate 23. Those employees who have been receiving additional compensation for possession Employees in the Equipment Mechanic Classification that possess an ASE Certified Master Automotive Technician Certificate at the time of only one of the two certifications will their promotion to a Senior Equipment Mechanic, Fire Equipment Mechanic or Senior Fire Equipment Mechanic classification shall continue receiving such compensation until such time that their certification lapses without renewal. Should this occur, the employee will be required to possess both certifications, as identified in this section, to be eligible for possession an ASE Certified Master Automotive Technician Certificate for a period of six (6) months from the effective date of their promotion. Compensation for having either certification shall not exceed 3% additional compensationof base pay. 34. The Equipment Mechanics, Senior Equipment Mechanics, Fire Equipment Mechanics and Senior Fire Equipment Mechanics shall be eligible for 5% of base pay for possession of a California Smog Certificate. Eligibility for the aforementioned incentive pay shall be in accordance with the following guidelines. a. The incentive pay shall be effective on the first day of the pay period following the employee's written request to the Municipal Services Director and presentation of proof of certificates. The written request must be submitted within 90 days of receiving the applicable certification or within 90 days of the completion of the employee’s initial probationary period if the certification was obtained prior to employment or during the initial probationary period. b. Educational incentive pay is not to be considered a part of the employee's base pay. In order to achieve and maintain the incentive the employee must be performing in a satisfactory manner, with increased proficiency as demonstrated in merit reviews, and continue to maintain current active certificates. c. Equipment Mechanics, Senior Equipment Mechanics, Fire Equipment Mechanics and Senior Fire Equipment Mechanics in all salary step ranges shall be eligible for educational incentive pay only after they have successfully passed the probationary period for regular employees. d. Employees on temporary status or in the initial probationary period shall not be eligible for educational incentive pay. e. The maximum incentive pay attainable under this program is 8%. f. d. The City shall allow the employees in the above-mentioned classifications to take certification courses for the mentioned certificates in this provision not to exceed 30 hours/course during work hours. To be eligible an employee must have passed probation and must provide the employee’s department at least 15 working days advance notice. The department shall attempt to accommodate the employee's request based on operational needs.

Equipment Mechanics and Fire Equipment Mechanics. 1. Employees in the equipment mechanic classifications are eligible for additional compensation at the rate of 3% of base pay for possession of certification as follows: Equipment Mechanic Possession of an ASE Certified Master Automotive Technician Certificate Senior Equipment Mechanic Fire Equipment Mechanic Senior Fire Equipment Mechanic Possession of an ASE Medium / Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Master Technician Certificate 2. Those employees who have been receiving additional compensation for possession of only one of the two certifications will continue receiving such compensation until such time that their certification lapses without renewal. Should this occur, the employee will be required to possess both certifications, as identified in this section, to be eligible for the 3% additional compensation. 3. The Equipment Mechanics, Senior Equipment Mechanics, Fire Equipment Mechanics and Senior Fire Equipment Mechanics shall be eligible for 5% of base pay for possession of a California Smog Certificate. Eligibility for the aforementioned incentive pay shall be in accordance with the following guidelines. a. The incentive pay shall be effective on the first day of the pay period following the employee's written request to the Municipal Services Director and presentation of proof of certificates. b. Educational incentive pay is not to be considered a part of the employee's base pay. In order to achieve and maintain the incentive the employee must be performing in a satisfactory manner, with increased proficiency as demonstrated in merit reviews, and continue to maintain current active certificates. c. Equipment Mechanics, Senior Equipment Mechanics, Fire Equipment Mechanics and Senior Fire Equipment Mechanics in all salary step ranges shall be eligible for educational incentive pay only after they have successfully passed the probationary period for regular employees. d. Employees on temporary status or in the initial probationary period shall not be eligible for educational incentive pay. e. The maximum incentive pay attainable under this program is 8%. f. The City shall allow the employees in the above-mentioned classifications to take certification courses for the mentioned certificates in this provision not to exceed 30 hours/course during work hours. To be eligible an employee must have passed probation and must provide the employee’s department at least 15 working days advance notice. The department shall attempt to accommodate the employee's request based on operational needs.

Equipment Mechanics and Fire Equipment Mechanics. 1. Employees in the equipment mechanic classifications are eligible for additional compensation at the rate of 3% of base pay for possession of certification as follows: Equipment Mechanic Possession of an ASE Certified Master Automotive Technician Certificate Senior Equipment Mechanic Fire Equipment Mechanic Senior Fire Equipment Mechanic Possession of an ASE Medium / Heavy Duty Truck Master Technician Certificate 2. Those employees who have been receiving additional compensation for possession of only one of the two certifications will continue receiving such compensation until such time that their certification lapses without renewal. Should this occur, the employee will be required to possess both certifications, as identified in this section, to be eligible for the 3% additional compensation. 3. The Equipment Mechanics, Senior Equipment Mechanics, Fire Equipment Mechanics and Senior Fire Equipment Mechanics shall be eligible for 5% of base pay for possession of a California Smog Certificate. Eligibility for the aforementioned incentive pay shall be in accordance with the following guidelines. a. The incentive pay shall be effective on the first day of the pay period following the employee's written request to the Municipal Services Director and presentation of proof of certificates. The written request must be submitted within 90 days of receiving the applicable certification or within 90 days of the completion of the employee’s initial probationary period if the certification was obtained prior to employment or during the initial probationary period. b. Educational incentive pay is not to be considered a part of the employee's base pay. In order to achieve and maintain the incentive the employee must be performing in a satisfactory manner, with increased proficiency as demonstrated in merit reviews, and continue to maintain current active certificates. c. Equipment Mechanics, Senior Equipment Mechanics, Fire Equipment Mechanics and Senior Fire Equipment Mechanics in all salary step ranges shall be eligible for educational incentive pay only after they have successfully passed the probationary period for regular employees. d. Employees on temporary status or in the initial probationary period shall not be eligible for educational incentive pay. e. The maximum incentive pay attainable under this program is 8%. f. The City shall allow the employees in the above-mentioned classifications to take certification courses for the mentioned certificates in this provision not to exceed 30 hours/course during work hours. To be eligible an employee must have passed probation and must provide the employee’s department at least 15 working days advance notice. The department shall attempt to accommodate the employee's request based on operational needs.