TITLE
Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. WD-1439 (Water Salary Resolution) approving the compensation fixed by the Board of Water Commissioners of the City for officers and employees in the Water Department, which included the establishment of a new skill pay for the Water Utility Mechanic classification; and
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to amend the salary ranges and add new skill pays for multiple classifications as outlined above, effective the first day of the first full pay period following City Council adoption, to address internal equity, recruitment, and retention issues for these classifications. The Water Utility Mechanic and Equipment Mechanic classifications are represented by the Association of Long Beach Employees (ALBE). The Fleet Supervisor classification is represented by the Long Beach Supervisors Employees Association (LBSEA). To implement the salary adjustments and new skill pays, the City engaged in the meet and confer process and reached agreements with the respective exclusive representatives. The proposed changes are as follows:
Water Utility Mechanic Classifications
New Heavy Equipment skill pay for the Water Utility Mechanic II-III classifications:
Skill Pay Classification Rate
When regularly assigned to and performing duties that require the skill of operating heavy equipment. Water Utility Mechanic II-III $2.70/hour
The purpose of this skill pay is to compensate Senior Equipment Operators who transition into the Water Utility Mechanic classification and other Water Utility Mechanics who possess the skill of operating heavy equipment. Water Department field crews are composed of Water Utility Mechanics and a Senior Equipment Operator. The skill pay will address internal equity issues between the classifications while maintaining the special skill by allowing Senior Equipment Operators who transfer into the Water Utility Mechanic positions to receive additional compensation.
The Water Utility Mechanic cla...
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