Common use of Temporary Upgrading Clause in Contracts

Temporary Upgrading. A. When an employee is assigned to work in a higher classification the employee shall receive a 2.5% increase for assignment from Driver Engineer to Crash Truck Operator, a 5% increase for assignment from Firefighter to Driver Engineer, and a 7.5% increase for all other assignments, for all hours worked in the higher classification. In the event that the percentage increases described in this section do not bring the upgraded employee’s base pay rate to at least the minimum pay rate for the higher classification, the employee’s pay rate will be increased in increments of 2.5% to a rate which is closest to, but not lower than, the minimum of the pay range of the higher classification. B. The Fire Chief will make an effort to use the current promotional list for temporary upgrading. If the Fire Chief decides to pass over a bargaining unit member on the eligibility list, the decision shall be based on operational needs and not in an arbitrary or capricious manner.