Utility operator definition
Examples of Utility operator in a sentence
When a significant vacancy occurs in the shift group and two Utility operators are on dayshift, the preference would be to use a Utility operator to cover the vacancy.
The Company will endeavour to give as much notice relating to roster changes for the Utility operator however there will be no penalty rates for notice less than 72hrs, as they are paid shift penalties.
When working a (8.5/8 hr) dayshift, the Utility operator will normally cover the full 12 hr dayshift if the shift operator numbers fall below the minimum as a result of illness etc.
Utility operator, capable of operating any heavy equipment, shall receive fifty cents (.50) per hour over and above Class A rate of pay.
In this example ‘A’ crew operators would share the Utility operator role, swapping with each other thus allowing each person to stay on the same crew.
When there is already one Utility operator on holidays or on a crew, the preference will be to use a Support Services operator.
These two operators would have a dual function, firstly as spare labour to fill holes in shift crews as a result of long service leave (if there is no one on annual leave then the Utility operator covers only if the period of LSL is greater than 2 runs of shifts), long term workers compensation leave, vacancies and illnesses.
If, as a result of no operator wanting to apply for a Team Leader vacancy, a person from outside the current shift operator group comes onto shift and therefore creates a surplus operator, the surplus operator will fill an additional Utility operator position until the end of this agreement.