WINTER ALLOWANCE Clause Samples
The Winter Allowance clause establishes an additional payment or benefit provided to employees or contractors during the winter season. Typically, this allowance is intended to cover increased costs associated with colder weather, such as heating, clothing, or travel expenses, and may be paid as a lump sum or as part of regular wages during specified months. Its core practical function is to compensate individuals for the extra financial burdens incurred due to winter conditions, ensuring fairness and supporting well-being during harsher periods.
WINTER ALLOWANCE. Each MaineDOT employee classified as a Transportation Worker I, II, or III within the Bureau of Maintenance and Operations who operates vehicles and equipment used for snow/ice plowing and removal operations during the MaineDOT designated winter season will receive fifty dollars ($50.00) for each week of the designated winter season in which s/he worked any part of the week and was available for call outs. Such allowance will be paid as a lump sum at the end of the winter season. For an employee who becomes eligible during the winter season and remains through the end of the winter season, the winter allowance will be calculated from the date s/he became eligible. Any employee who leaves employment with the Department of Transportation before the end of the winter season is not eligible for the winter allowance.
WINTER ALLOWANCE. Each MaineDOT employee classified as a Transportation Crew Leader or Transportation Crew Supervisor within the Bureau of Maintenance and Operations who operates vehicles and equipment used for snow/ice plowing and removal operations or supervises the operation of vehicles and equipment used for snow/ice plowing and removal operations during the MaineDOT designated winter season will received one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each week of the designated winter season in which s/he worked any part of the week and was available for call outs. Such allowance will be paid as a lump sum at the end of the winter season. For an employee who becomes eligible during the winter season and remains through the end of the winter season, the winter allowance will be calculated from the date s/he became eligible. Any employee who leaves employment with the Department of Transportation before the end of the winter season is not eligible for the winter allowance.
WINTER ALLOWANCE. Each MaineDOT employee who has a current State of Maine Commercial Drivers' License, Equipment Certifications (patrol truck, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, loader or loader backhoe) and is Snow Fighter Certified, and who operates vehicles and equipment used for snow/ice plowing and removal operations during the MaineDOT designated winter season will receive one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each week of the designated winter season in which the employee worked any part of the week, participated in pre-storm meetings or communications, and was available for call outs. Such allowance will be paid as a lump sum at the end of the winter season. For an employee who becomes eligible during the winter season and remains through the end of the winter season, the winter allowance will be calculated from the date they became eligible. Any employee who leaves employment with the Department of Transportation before the end of the winter season is not eligible for the winter allowance.
WINTER ALLOWANCE. Each MaineDOT employee who has a current State of Maine Commercial Drivers’ License, Equipment Certifications (patrol truck, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, loader or loader backhoe) and is Snow Fighter Certified, and operates vehicles and equipment used for snow/ice plowing and removal operations or supervises the operation of vehicles and equipment used for snow/ice plowing and removal operations during the MaineDOT designated winter season will received one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each week of the designated winter season in which the employee worked any part of the week, participated in pre-storm meetings or communications, and was available for call outs. Such allowance will be paid as a lump sum at the end of the winter season. For an employee who becomes eligible during the winter season and remains through the end of the winter season, the winter allowance will be calculated from the date they became eligible. Any employee who leaves employment with the Department of Transportation before the end of the winter season is not eligible for the winter allowance.
WINTER ALLOWANCE. Each MaineDOT employee classified as a Transportation Crew Leader or Transportation Crew Supervisor within the Bureau of Maintenance and Operations who has a current State of Maine Commercial Drivers’ License, Equipment Certifications (patrol truck, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, loader or loader backhoe) and is Snow Fighter Certified, and operates vehicles and equipment used for snow/ice plowing and removal operations or supervises the operation of vehicles and equipment used for snow/ice plowing and removal operations during the MaineDOT designated winter season will received one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each week of the designated winter season in which the employee worked any part of the week and was available for call outs. Such allowance will be paid as a lump sum at the end of the winter season. For an employee who becomes eligible during the winter season and remains through the end of the winter season, the winter allowance will be calculated from the date they became eligible. Any employee who leaves employment with the Department of Transportation before the end of the winter season is not eligible for the winter allowance.
WINTER ALLOWANCE. Each MaineDOT employee classified as a Transportation Worker I, II, or III within the Bureau of Maintenance and Operations who has a current State of Maine Commercial Drivers’ License, Equipment Certifications (patrol truck, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, loader or loader backhoe) and is Snow Fighter Certified, and who operates vehicles and equipment used for snow/ice plowing and removal operations during the MaineDOT designated winter season will receive one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each week of the designated winter season in which the employee worked any part of the week and was available for call outs. Such allowance will be paid as a lump sum at the end of the winter season. For an employee who becomes eligible during the winter season and remains through the end of the winter season, the winter allowance will be calculated from the date they became eligible. Any employee who leaves employment with the Department of Transportation before the end of the winter season is not eligible for the winter allowance.
WINTER ALLOWANCE. Caretakers/Yardpersons shall be paid a winter allowance of $40.00 per month for the months of November to February inclusive.