All employees within this unit are represented by the Service Employees' International Union, and, under an agency shop provision, are required as a condition of employment to pay monthly service fees or dues to the union for representation. This classification has an eight-step salary range. Appointment is normally made at the first step of the range. Employees are advanced to the next step upon successful completion of six months of service and are eligible for merit increases each year thereafter, until the top step of the salary range is reached. I classification may advance to the Assistant Engineer II classification upon meeting the minimum requirements for the Assistant Engineer II classification and upon the recommendation of the supervisor and department head.
Some positions are eligible for additional pay for swing, graveyard, and weekend shifts.
Employees may withdraw their PERS contribution with interest upon termination of employment or leave it on deposit. No social security is withheld. Most medical plans are currently available at no cost to full-time employees. Basic life, family dental and vision are currently at no cost to a full-time employee. Long-term disability is available to employees who work 30 or more hours per week.