HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2013-196RESOLUTION NO. 2013-196
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING JOB SPECIFICATION, SALARY RANGE,
AND ADDITION OF ONE ELECTRIC GROUNDWORKER
WHEREAS, the Electric Utility (EU) currently has approved position allocations for three
Electric Foreworker and six Electric Lineworker positions, all of which are filled at this time; and
WHEREAS, existing staffing is required to meet the minimum electric system
maintenance goals and new service requirements; and
WHEREAS, in addition to this ongoing work, EU has undertaken a multi-year capital
Streetlight Grounding and Fusing Project to bring our street -lighting system into compliance with
current codes and standards with an anticipated completion year of 2020; and
WHEREAS, staffing for this project has been performed with the addition of two contract
labor positions from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers hiring hall; and
WHEREAS, EU has experienced high turnover for these positions which continues to
interrupt the progress of this project; and
WHEREAS, a cost comparison, as shown on the attached Exhibit A, demonstrates
converting the contract staff to permanent employees results in a maximum annual expense
increase of $15,226 for E Step compensation, or approximately 0.02% of the total EU Budget; in
addition, the City will realize time savings for administrative staff by having permanent positions
for this project; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends the following salary range for Groundworker:
Step A
Ste B
Ste C
Ste D
Ste E
4924.94
5171.19
5429.75
1 5701.24
5986.30
WHEREAS, funding is included in FY 2013/14 EU Budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby approve
job specification, salary range and addition of one Electric Groundworker.
Dated: November 6, 2013
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2013-196 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held November 6, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hansen, Johnson, Katzakian, and
Mayor Nakanishi
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Mounce
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Non
LI-OLSON
City Clerk
2013-196
Classification Hourly Wage Benefits, etc. Subsistence Pay/Day Total Hourly Rate
Lineman $50.30 $15.32 $50.00 $71.87
Line Equipment Man $40.17 $14.05 $50.00 $60.47
Sub-Total/Hr $132.34
City of Lodi - EU
Classification Hourly Wage Benefits, etc. Subsistence Pay/Day Total Hourly Rate
Lineworker $43.69 $34.31 $0.00 $78.00
Groundworker $34.54 $27.12 $0.00 $61.66
Sub-Total/Hr $139.66
Total Net Cost/Hr of Labor
Total Net Cost/Labor Year
$7.32
$15,225.60
1. IBEW labor rates provided from Local 47 & 1245 California Outside Line Construction Agreement, effective 6/1/13 - 5/31/14.
2. EU labor rates for Groundworker classification are based upon the proposed salary schedule and EU overhead of 78.53%.
3. Groundworker position would replace the contract IBEW position of Line Equipment Man.
CITY OF LODI
Groundworker
NOVEMBER 6, 2013
DEFINITION
Under close supervision, performs a variety of unskilled and semi -skilled tasks in the
construction, maintenance, and repair of the Electric Utility Department's transmission
and distribution systems; performs general electrical warehousing and yard
maintenance duties; and performs related duties as assigned. This position cannot
accept a clearance, climb poles, or work out of a bucket.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED
Receives supervision from higher level personnel.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Operate various types of equipment including: backhoes, tractors, front -loaders, rock
saws, hole diggers, boom trucks, digger derricks, forklifts, water trucks, bobcats, cable
pullers, cable-tensioners, trenchers, pole-stubbers, portable generators,
portable/hydraulic pole setters, jackhammers, and other related equipment.
Operate aerial lift trucks, boom trucks, and other Lodi Electric vehicles, in the course of
work, for which a Class A license will be required..
Assemble cross -arms, dead ends, pole and arm guys, grounds and other materials and
hoist up to Lineworker as needed; help raise and lower transformers and pull in new
wire; remove old wire, install house knobs, and splice wires.
Pick up and deliver materials.
Dig holes, trenches, splice pits manually or using power equipment; perform minor tree
trimming; remove and install asphalt.
Assist in traffic control.
Maintain tools and equipment in clean and workable condition and assure that all tools
from the tool room are returned after each use.
Maintain good housekeeping in the job, around the yard and on the vehicles.
Work overtime as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Basic safety rules and procedures.
Safe use of hand and power tools.
Ability to:
Read and interpret written instructions; remember and follow a series of directions;
establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of
work.
Operate a variety of equipment safely; learn work site protection and safety precautions.
Tolerate changes in outside temperature from winter to summer and tolerate dust,
pollen, wind and rain.
Work in confined areas, such as de -energized underground vaults and manholes, for
extended periods of time;
Perform physically strenuous work for extended periods of time;
Operate line construction equipment and tools.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES
Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required
knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities
would be:
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience:
One year of experience working with journeyman line crews or other crafts workers
preferred.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:
Possession of a valid Driver's License (Class C) issued by the California Department of
Motor Vehicles by time of hire. Incumbent must obtain a valid Class A California Driver's
License within 6 months of employment.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Environmental Conditions- Works outdoors in varied weather conditions including cold,
hot, rain and high winds. The work environment will occasionally include high noise
levels and/or exposure to hazardous substances (i.e., solvents, PCB's chemicals, etc.)
that could, if precautions are not followed, pose a health risk. Approved respiratory and
safety equipment shall be worn when hazardous substances are being handled.
Physical Conditions- Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical
condition necessary for sitting, standing, bending, stooping, and walking for prolonged
periods of time. Carrying up to 40lbs and 70lbs occasionally. Climbing will include but
not limited to, ladders, and climbing into and down from vehicles. Work in locations
inaccessible to mobile equipment and in confined spaces such as de -energized
underground vaults. Emergencies, critical system conditions, or outage limitations may
require that work be done at night and/or under time constraints. Use various office
equipment and handheld devices. System priorities may require extended periods of
overtime including work outside of normal work hours.