Transfers/Upgrades. Employees, as directed by supervision, who are transferred temporarily to work in a higher grade, shall be paid for all hours worked. Division seniority shall be used as a tie breaker among employees who possess relatively equal qualifications. Employees will not be paid at the higher rate if the upgrade is for reasonable training or qualification purposes. Employees working in a higher grade shall receive a five percent increase to their current hourly rate or the minimum hourly rate for the higher grade, whichever is more, as upgrade pay, not to exceed the maximum salary for the upgraded range. Employees working in a job classification that is in a lower grade shall be paid at their regular hourly rate.
Transfers/Upgrades. When a Lineman takes the place of a Crew Leader - Electric, the Lineman - Electric will be paid for all hours worked at the Crew Leader - Electric rate of pay. When an IBEW employee, as directed by supervision, is Acting Xxxxxxx - Electric, that employee shall receive the Xxxxxxx - Electric rate of pay.
