Equipment Operator Positions. All selected candidates for operator positions not currently classified as operators will be given an operator examination by an Equipment Instructor/Inspector. The results of these tests will be categorized as follows: 0-55 Fails Test 56-69 Eligible for Training Program 70 and over Fully Qualified Bargaining Unit members who have been selected for testing will be eligible for up to four (4) hours of familiarization before testing. The familiarization period of four (4) hours may be a combination of off the highway and, if applicable, on the highway instruction by an Equipment Instructor/Inspector or a qualified mentor. This “hands on” familiarization is to allow the operator time to become acquainted with control, lever actions and functions. The Employer agrees to provide an employee with a copy of his/her test paper within 48 hours after his/her examination by the Equipment Instructor/Inspector.
Equipment Operator Positions. All selected candidates for operator positions will be given an operator examination by an Equipment Instructor/Inspector. The results of these tests will be categorized as follows: 0-55 Fails Test 56-69 Eligible for Training Program 70 and over Fully Qualified Bargaining Unit members who have been selected for testing will be eligible for up to four (4) hours of familiarization before testing. The familiarization period of four (4) hours may be a combination of off the highway and, if applicable, on the highway instruction by an Equipment Instructor/Inspector or a qualified mentor. This “hands on” familiarization is to allow the operator time to become acquainted with control, lever actions and functions. The Employer agrees to provide an employee with a copy of his/her test paper within 48 hours after his/her examination by the Equipment Instructor/Inspector.
Equipment Operator Positions. Employees who achieved eligibility for operator training on a piece of equipment by achieving a test result greater than 55 will receive forty-five (45) hours of "on the job training under the guidance of a qualified operator trainer and/or Equipment Instructor/Inspector, at a time determined by the Department. Upon completion of the training program, the employee will again be given an equipment operators test by an Equipment Instructor/Inspector, the results of which will be taken into account for future positions. An employee unsuccessful in testing or training as an operator will not be eligible for retesting or retraining until the employee can provide evidence that he/she has undertaken further equipment operator driver improvement through training or experience. Operators may be required to perform retesting to retain qualification to operate individual types of Department equipment. This applies only where the employer has shown the need for retesting.
Equipment Operator Positions. The Employer will continue its system of training operators. All selected candidates for training will be given an operator examination by an Equipment Instructor/Inspector. The results of these tests will be categorized as follows: 0-55 Fails Test 56-69 Eligible for Training Program 70 and over Fully Qualified Employees who achieved eligibility for operator training on a piece of equipment by achieving a test result greater than 55 will receive forty-five (45) hours of “on the job” training under the guidance of a qualified operator trainer and/or Equipment Instructor/Inspector, at a time determined by the Department. The Employer agrees to provide an employee with a copy of his/her test paper within 48 hours after his/her examination by the Equipment Instructor/Inspector. Upon completion of the training program, the employee will again be given an equipment operators test by an Equipment Instructor/Inspector, the results of which will be taken into account for future positions. An employee unsuccessful in testing or training as an operator will not be eligible for retesting or retraining until the employee can provide evidence that he/she has undertaken further equipment operator driver improvement through training or experience. Operators may be required to perform retesting to retain qualification to operate individual types of Department equipment. This applies only where the employer has shown the need for retesting. Bargaining Unit members who have been selected for testing will be eligible for up to four (4) hours of familiarization before testing. The familiarization period of four (4) hours may be a combination of off the highway and, if applicable, on the highway instruction by an Equipment Instructor/Inspector or a qualified operator trainer. This “hands on” familiarization is to allow the operator time to become acquainted with control, lever actions and functions.
