Common use of Job Assignments Clause in Contracts

Job Assignments. The Employer shall, as a general policy, use seniority to make job assignments to the highest available rated job (including regular year-round and winter yard loader positions) for which an employee is qualified. While this general policy is normally followed when making job assignments, such factors as the duration of the assignment, overtime considerations (if any) and the productivity needs of the utilizing department shall also be considered when making job assignments. For purposes of this section, qualifications will be determined by the servicing department based on actual job performance, civil service certifications, etc.