Lead Mechanics. The Company shall determine the number of Lead Mechanics which its services require at Maintenance Bases and Line Service Stations and select them under the procedures of Article XI of this Agreement from the Mechanics or higher classification with due consideration for their ability to handle men and accept responsibility. It is understood that at all points or Line Service Stations except Maintenance Bases, where it is found nec- xxxxxx to maintain five (5) or more Mechanics on a shift, one (1) employ- ee will be designated as Lead Mechanic on the shift. A Lead Mechanic's group may consist of any number of employees, but in no case shall there be included within his group more than fifteen (15) employees.
Lead Mechanics. (a) Mechanics employed as such and paid a rate in excess of the minimum, and who do a limited amount of supervising, are not prohibited from performing some of the work of their trade when not engaged in supervising. Special work such as, for example, tool room work, air brake work and work of similar character that cannot be properly handled by departmental foremen may be directed by a mechanic of the trade to whom the differential will be paid for this additional service.
Lead Mechanics. In small gangs, not more than twelve (12) employees, a working mechanic may be bulletined as a leadman who will participate in and direct the work of other members of the gang, and will be paid fifty (50) cents per hour over the highest paid mechanics he supervises.
Lead Mechanics. Mechanics employed as such and paid a rate in excess of the minimum, and who do a limited amount of supervising, are not prohibited from performing work of the trade when not engaged in supervising.
Lead Mechanics. Hourly rated lead mechanics assigned to work as Lead Mechanic under the direction of the Manager of Mechanical Operations may be appointed from Mechanics of the craft. They will receive a differential of one dollar fifty ($1.50) cents per hour above the minimum rate paid mechanics of the craft. Positions of hourly rated lead mechanics that are bulletined to the Mechanics of the craft will receive a differential of one ($1.00) dollar per hour above the minimum rate paid. Consistent with the provisions of Article VII of the December 18, 1987 Mediation Agreement, mechanics promoted to lead mechanics will retain their seniority as mechanics at the last point employed as mechanic. When shop forces are reduced, they will be cut off in line with their mechanic’s seniority. In the restoration of forces, they will be returned to service in accordance with their mechanic’s seniority. Note: The provisions of the above rule will have no effect on Employees currently working as Lead Mechanics. Employees holding Lead Mechanic positions on the effective date of this agreement will remain with the corresponding rate of pay until such time as they leave the position they occupy through bid or displacement.
