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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 12m - New Class Specification for Part Time Tram Driver DATE: May 7, 2019 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Sara Somogyi, Director of Recreation and Community Services By: Candice Cheung, Assistant Director of Recreation & Community Services SUBJECT: NEW CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR TRAM DRIVER (PART-TIME) Recommendation: Approve SUMMARY In effort to improve citywide efficiency, the Recreation and Community Services Department (“RCSD”) is proposing to create a part-time, Tram Driver position to assist with transportation for Recreation and Community Services programs and events. This is an at- will, non-benefitted, and non-exempt position. The new position will be set at the part-time hourly schedule range of $15.58 to $18.94 at PT22 range number. It is recommended that the City Council approve the new class specification for Tram Driver (part-time) in the Recreation and Community Services Department. BACKGROUND RCSD currently utilizes the Arcadia Transit vehicles for transportation to local excursions and recreation events in Arcadia throughout the year. By the end of FY 2018-19, Development Services Department (“DSD”) will purchase new Transit vehicles and will surplus the old vehicles. To better serve the community and not interrupt the Arcadia Transit services, DSD will surplus two vehicles to the RCSD for use on an intermittent basis. Transit bus operators require special certifications and qualifications not contained within any existing job classifications; therefore, a new class specification for Tram Driver is needed. On March 14, 2019, the Human Resources Commission approved the new class specification for the Tram Driver. DISCUSSION The essential functions of the Tram Driver (part-time) are to adhere to vehicle codes and safety rules, drive with due regards to safety and comfort of passengers, and operate the Class Specification - Tram Driver (Part-Time) May 7, 2019 Page 2 of 2 wheelchair lift and assist passengers with disabilities in a safe manner. Adding this new position allows City staff to transport individuals to these essential programs with more flexibility and dependability for both the community and the Department. The minimum qualification for the classification is one (1) year driving with a Class A or B, with Passenger Endorsement and a satisfactory driving record for the past three years. The pay range for the Tram Driver (part-time) position has been proposed at the part-time hourly schedule of range number PT22 with the schedule salary range of $15.58 to $18.94. The recommended hourly rate is in alignment with the pay of comparable positions in the Cities of Monterey Park, Fontana, Banning, and Torrance. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS The proposed action does not constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), and it can be seen with certainty that it will have no impact on the environment. Thus, this matter is exempt under CEQA. FISCAL IMPACT Staffing, maintenance, and operation costs have been budgeted in the Recreation and Community Services Department budget and will be offset by program revenues, where possible. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council approve a new class specification for Tram Driver (part-time). Attachment: Tram Driver Class Specification