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From:
BARBARA DILLON Subject: ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW
CLASSIFICATION - FLEET
Dept: PERSONNEL OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
POSITION
Date: FEBRUARY 4, 1993
Synopsis of Previous Council action:
This item was recommended for approval by Council Personnel Committee on February 4,
1993.
Recommended motion:
1. That the classification of Fleet Operations Coordinator be established, with the salary
set at Range 2399, $3,245-$3,944 per month.
2. That the Personnel Department be directed to update Resolution 6413, Section Eleven,
and Resolution No. 6433, to reflect this particular action.
Signature
Barbara Dillon 384-5161
-ontact person: Phone:
supporting data attached: Yes
Ward:
=UNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: Additional $3,000/year (Refuse Fund)
Will not impact General Fund
Source: (Acct. No.) »7 d12 52020
Acct. Description) Salaries - Permanent/Full-Time
Finance: ;'
:ouncil Notes:
5-0262 Agenda Item No
CITY OF SAN BERNk ADINO - REQUEST "Oft COUNCIL ACTION
STAFF REPORT
Per the request of Manuel P. Moreno, Director of Public Services, the classification of Fleet
Operations Coordinator is being established, in order to: Provide training, licensing and
monitoring of heavy equipment and commercial vehicle operators; and, to ensure thorough
compliance of all commercial drivers with current laws and regulations.
A job audit is attached. The salary is being established at Range 2399, $3,245 - $3,407 -
$3,577 - $3,756 - $3,944 per month.
The annual compensation for the position, including 21.37% for variable fringe benefits that
rise with salary, is $54,704/year at Step 4. This is $3,000 more annually than is being paid
to the Sanitation Route Supervisor currently performing many of the functions of the new
position.
The proposed job description will be submitted for approval by the Civil Service Board at its
meeting of February 23, 1993.
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Attachments
AGENDA:FLEEMPERATIONS.COORD
75.0264
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JOB AUDIT
PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT
November 1992
(Revised February <1993)
Table of Contents Paae
I. INTRODUCTION 2
II. ANALYSIS OF POSITIONS 2
A. Sanitation Route Supervisor 3
1. Duties
2. Minimum qualifications
3 . Salary
B. Fleet Operations Coordinator 4
1. Duties
2 . Minimum qualifications
3 . Salary
C. Organizational Relationships 5
D. Comparison with Other Cities 5
1. Duties
2. Minimum qualifications
3. Salary
III. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATION 6
IV. EXHIBITS
A. Minimum Qualifications in
Comparison Cities
B. Current Organizational Chart
C. Proposed Organizational Chart
D. Current Job Description
E. Proposed Job Description
F. Commendation Letter Re: Dan Thomas
G. Memorandum from Victor Lorch to Fred Wilson
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JOB AUDIT - PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Positions audited: Sanitation Route Supervisor
Fleet Operations Coordinator
I. INTRODUCTION:
Per the May 26, 1992 request of Manuel P. Moreno, Jr. ,
Director, Public Services, a job audit was conducted for the
position of Sanitation Route Supervisor. Mr. Moreno's concern is
whether the employee in question may be working out of
classification due to the performance of additional duties which he
has been assigned. This assignment of duties was necessitated by
various changes in State and Federal laws concerning commercial
drivers' licenses.
Funding for the Sanitation Route Supervisor position is from
the Refuse Fund.
Personnel Department staff did the following in conducting the
job audit:
• Requested the incumbent to fill out a position analysis
questionnaire.
• Interviewed the incumbent regarding his day to day job
duties and obtained copies of various documents pertinent
to his work.
• Interviewed the Department head regarding current
classification and possible reclassification of this
position.
• Gathered job descriptions of positions performing
driver's license monitoring and other similar duties from
surrounding jurisdictions for comparison with
department's proposed job description.
• Compared the existing job description of Sanitation Route
Supervisor with incumbent's additional assigned duties
and department proposal of new job description.
• Reviewed department's organizational chart with respect
to placement of a proposed Fleet Operations Coordinator
position within the department's hierarchy.
II. ANALYSIS
Personnel staff interviewed Manuel P. Moreno, Jr. , Director of
Public Services, on June 17, 1992 regarding the proposed position
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of Fleet Operations Coordinator. Mr. Moreno was concerned about
the additional duties being performed by the Sanitation Route
Supervisor.
A. SANITATION ROUTE SUPERVISOR
The incumbent became a Refuse Route Supervisor in May of 1985.
Prior to that time, he was a Refuse Operator III. On May 11, 1987,
the Mayor and Common Council authorized a compensation study to be
made of the Middle Management Unit. In June of 1987, the Pacific
Personnel Group performed such a study. The study recommended
reclassifying the position of Refuse Route Supervisor to Sanitation
Route Supervisor. The study results were implemented on September
8, 1987 by Resolution No. 87-307. The new title has been in effect
since that time.
As a Sanitation Route Supervisor, the incumbent:
Directs the work of numerous refuse collection crews on
residential or commercial routes.
Prepares daily route logs and dispatches work crews.
Schedules truck maintenance and keeps various records of
the employees and equipment under his jurisdiction.
Contacts residents and businesses regarding new accounts,
complaints, collections, and refuse ordinances.
• Surveys routes and recommends route modifications.
• Accomplishes safety inspections of equipment and enforces
safety rules and regulations.
• Assigns extra employees on refuse collection crews to
accomplish unusual or seasonal workloads.
Investigates refuse vehicle accidents and job-related
injuries.
Makes arrangements for replacement vehicles when
necessary.
The minimum qualifications for this position are graduation
from high school or G.E.D. and three years of lead supervisory
experience performing refuse collection duties, with at least one
year of experience as a Refuse Operator II or III for the City of
San Bernardino. In addition, a valid State of California Class "B"
driver's license is required.
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B. FLEET OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
At the present time, the Sanitation Route Supervisor is
devoting 80% of his workday to licensing and safety matters and 20%
to refuse duties so that department operations will continue in an
efficient matter. However, if the Sanitation Route Supervisor is
reclassified as a Fleet Operations Coordinator, a sufficient
reorganization of duties would occur to allow for 100% of his time
for training, licensing and monitoring functions of the Fleet
Operations Coordinator position. Existing safety programs would be
expanded, insuring a more thorough compliance of all commercial
drivers with current laws and regulations.
The Sanitation Route Supervisor currently performs the
following fleet operations duties:
° Trains and tests all City of San Bernardino employees who
drive commercial vehicles.
° Insures City Compliance with all state and federal laws
and regulations concerning commercial drivers' licenses.
° Schedules classes and provides hands-on instruction in
the safe operation of a variety of commercial vehicles.
° Conducts road tests, writes equipment training manuals as
necessary and schedules employees to take Department of
Motor Vehicle exams.
Researches, designs, and maintains extensive training and
qualification records for heavy equipment and commercial
vehicle operators according to law.
Personally maintains a Class "A" driver's license with
all endorsements necessary for appropriate vehicle
operation in the City of San Bernardino.
° Performs data entry and retrieval.
Prepares for and participates in the semi-annual City
vehicle terminal inspection by the California Highway
Patrol.
The proposed minimum qualifications for this position include
graduation from high school or G.E.D. , and a minimum of five years
of supervisory experience in commercial fleet operations. Also,
possession of a valid State of California class "A" driver's
license is required, with the following endorsements: Air Brakes,
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Tank Vehicle (N) , Passenger (P) , Double Trailer (T) and Hazardous
Materials (H) .
In addition, the Fleet Operations Coordinator position must
have extensive knowledge of state, federal and local laws governing
commercial vehicle operation. This individual must continually
increase his knowledge in order to be consistent with changes in
the law.
C. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
A review of the current organizational chart for the Public
Services Department reveals that the next higher position above the
Sanitation Route Supervisor is the Sanitation Route Manager. The
minimum qualifications for both positions require graduation from
high school or G.E.D. and three years of lead supervisory
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2oute Supervisor and Manager are in the Mid Management bargaining
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Supervisor has th'd same salary as the Comriiercial Route Supervisor.
Both report to the Superintendent of Sanitation. (Exhibit B. )
In the �pr�sed 4 01 za O a the Fleet Operations
Coordinator would . have the same salary as Residential Route
Manager. This position would report to the Superintendent of
Sanitation and Director of Public Services. (Exhibit C. )
D. COMPARISON WITH OTHER CITIES
A comparison was made with four other local jurisdictions of
the duties performed by individuals responsible for DMV licensing
compliance of employees operating commercial vehicles. The cities
surveyed were: Ontario, Colton, Loma Linda and Fontana.
Representative duties included planning, organization and directing
all solid waste collection of residential and commercial refuse;
evaluating the performance of all types of solid waste equipment;
handling customer complaints and preparing and maintaining
necessary records and reports. Other duties included recommending
needed equipment; conducting divisional in-service training and
safety programs; inspecting equipment and vehicles to assess the
extent and cost of needed repair; and coordinating the scheduling
and completion of maintenance and repair work. Further examples of
duties include providing or coordinating staff training; working
with employees to correct deficiencies; and answering questions and
providing information to the public and other City staff regarding
refuse schedules, charges, safety procedures.
These duties are very similar to the present duties of the
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Sanitation Route Supervisor. The proposed Fleet Operations
Coordinator position, however, would concentrate on training,
testing and detailed record keeping of all City of San Bernardino
employees who must maintain valid State of California commercial
drivers' licenses. The individual will monitor drivers to ensure
that they are abiding by all state, federal and local laws whenever
they drive City vehicles and equipment.
Minimum qualifications for the four positions surveyed varied
substantially. They are summarized in Exhibit A.
There was a wide variation in salaries among the four Cities
analyzed. All salaries for the four Cities were above the salary
of Sanitation Route Supervisor in the City of San Bernardino.
Below are the monthly salaries for each:
City Monthly Salary
Ontario $4341 - $5300
Colton $4168 - $5067
Loma Linda $3027 - $3688
Fontana $3238 - $3936
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tie current Sanitation Route supervisor salary in the City of San
Bernardino at both Step one and Step five.
III. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATION
The proposed job description of Fleet Operations Coordinator
defines a technical position in the Public Services Department. It
is a unique position in several ways:
• Provides training in safe operation of all commercial
vehicles within the City.
• Conducts road tests of drivers' proficiency in vehicle
operation.
• Researches, designs and maintains extensive training and
qualification records.
• Studies new and changing legislation in State and Federal
requirements for commercial drivers' licenses and answers
inquiries from all City departments.
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• Maintains and updates computerized records of employees'
drivers licenses.
• Incumbent maintains Class "A" driver's license with
several endorsements.
A comparison was made of the physical requirements
questionnaires for the positions of Sanitation Route Supervisor and
Fleet Operations Coordinator. They were very similar in most ways.
However, a few differences were noted.
The Sanitation Route Supervisor performs field inspections
which requires driving throughout the City daily, up to 100 miles.
This individual needs to be able to transport loads weighing up to
60 pounds. He may also be subjected to fumes, odors and dust in
the course of work.
The Fleet Operations Coordinator spends a considerable amount
of the workday holding classes on driving and licensing
requirements for drivers of commercial vehicles. He must be able
to transport loads weighing up to 50 pounds. Environmental
conditions include odors.
None of the four jurisdictions surveyed had a position with
such concentrated duties of instructing, testing and monitoring for
DMV compliance.
' ' da a adS o': t n reco�amendati ons
1. Establish a Fleet Operations Coordinator at Range 2399
($3245 - $3944/month) . This is approximately 11% above the salary
of the Sanitation Route Supervisor and is equivalent to Sanitation
Route Manager.
2. Refine the proposed job description for Fleet Operations
Coordinator to include additional duties of the position as
obtained from an interview with the incumbent on August 14, 1992.
Further, amend the physical requirements questionnaire as completed
by incumbent to incorporate proper physical aspects of job as
required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. (Exhibit "E"
reflects these changes) .
3. Revise the Public Services Organizational Chart to
reflect the addition of one Fleet Operations Coordinator.
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EXHIBIT "A"
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
(Education and Experience)
Position performing employee compliance with DMV requirements for
commercial licenses
Citv Education Experience
Ontario AA degree in business "thorough experience"
or related field in solid waste collec-
tion and disposal
Colton Bachelor's degree in 5 years of responsible
engineering or related public works experience;
field 3 years were supervisory
or
2 years of college course 7 years of related ex-
work in related field perience; 4 years were
supervisory
ability to obtain
appropriate CA driver's
license
Loma Linda Completion of specialized 4 years journey level
training in maintenance mechanic experience, in-
and repair of light and cluding supervisory exper-
heavy equipment ience
ability to obtain CA Class
"C" driver's license
Fontana Completion of 12th grade 4 years experience in
plus specialized training equipment & vehicle
in equipment repair maintenance & repair,
including 1 year
supervisory
ability to obtain appro-
priate CA driver's license
City of San
Bernardino Graduation from high school 5 years of supervisory
or G.E.D. experience in commercial
fleet operations
possession of a valid CA
Class "A" driver's license
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APPROVED BY Cal
DATE _
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
November, 1987
SANITATION ROUTE SUPERVISOR
JOB DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision, to direct the work of numerous
refuse collection crews on residential or commercial routes;
and to perform related work as required.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Supervises and directs personnel working in refuse collection
and disposal; inspects and reviews work performance and
methods of refuse collection crews; conducts refuse operator
training course; dispatches employees to assigned work;
prepares daily route log; records employeie absences; checks
employee payroll time cards for accuracy; answers telephone
and takes complaints; investigates refuse vehicle accidents
and job-related injuries; inspects the condition of depart-
ment equipment; reports equipment breakdowns, accidents or
special problems; makes arrangements for replacement vehicles
or other actions required; schedules steam cleaning of
sanitation trucks; makes temporary changes in routes as
required; surveys routes and recommends route modifications;
checks residential and commercial bins and containers for
size, amount, type of container and kind of refuse of
compliance with refuse collection ordinances; arranges for
pickup of special loads of materials; notifies residents of
the provisions of refuse collection ordinances and collection
practices; surveys routes to determine if residents are using
but not entitled to. refuse collection services; accomplishes
safety inspections of equipment; participates in enforcing
safety rules and regulations; conducts periodic staff safety
meetings; checks refuse collection work; loads and assigns
extra employees on refuse collection crews to accomplish
unusual. or seasonal work loads; contacts businesses and
industrial establishments to establish new accounts; makes
collection of current and delinquent accounts; prepares
simple reports; investigates and settles complaints regarding
refuse collection services and charges; serves as acting
foreman, as assigned; operates City vehicles and performs
related work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from high school or G.E.D. ; and 3 years of lead-
supervisory experience performing refuse trucking, collec-
tion, disposal and dispatch, of which 1 year must have been
as a Refuse Operator II or III for the City of San Bernar-
dino.
(Continued)
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Possession of a valid Class II California Driver's License is
required.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Appropriate safety precautions and procedures;
Simple record keeping;
Auxiliary mechanical equipment carried on heavy
vehicles;
Provisions of the California vehicle Code applying to
the operation of equipment on streets and highways;
General principles of supervision and training;
City streets layout, routes, street locations and
general City geopraphy;
City refuse collection ordinances;
City refuse collection and disposal practices and pro-
cedures.
Ability to:
Drive various types of refuse equipment safely, obser-
ving legal and defensive driving practices;
Coordinate the schedule of a fleet of trucks and collec-
tion crews;
Make field emergency repairs and minor adjustments to (�
the -equipment;
Read, write and perform mathematical calculations at the
level required for successful job performance;
Operate a two-way radio;
Instruct personnel in proper safety practices and
lifting of heavy objects;
Plan and schedule make work assignments, train and
set priorities for, evaluate, select and recommend
discipline of subordinates;
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions;
Establish and maintain effective relationships with
those contacted in the course of work.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
The class of Sanitation Route Supervisor is the working-
supervisorial level in the refuse series. Supervision is
received from a Sanitation Routes Manager. Supervision is
exercised over numerous small refuse crews on residential or
commercial routes.
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_ EXHIBIT t"
FLEET OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
JOB DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision, to maintain City employee compliance
with all Department of Motor Vehicle, Department of Transportation
and Commercial Drivers License requirements for safe commercial
vehicle operation and employee training; and to perform related
work as required.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Provides courteous and expedient customer service to the general
public and City department staffs.
Instructs city employees whose job descriptions require them to
operate commercial vehicles or other heavy equipment, to do so
safely and in compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws
and ordinances; schedules and conducts "Train the Trainers" for
those employees subordinate to them, in safe vehicle operation and
proper vehicle inspection.
Organizes and schedules cross-training within the departments so
the employees may be utilized with the greatest benefit to the
City. Conducts road tests, writes department training manuals as
necessary; conducts safety meetings and schedules employee
appointments with the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Researches, designs and maintains all training and qualification
records for heavy equipment and commercial vehicle operators as
required by Federal, State and local laws; works directly with
management, to assist wherever possible for ensuring legal
operation of heavy equipment; routinely adheres to and maintains a
positive attitude towards City and Department goals; and performs
other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent; and a minimum of
five years of supervisory experience in commercial fleet
operations. Possession of a valid commercial California Class "A"
driver's license with endorsements for air brakes, Tank Vehicle(N) ,
Passenger(P) , Double Trailer(T) , and Hazardous Materials(H) .
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Motor Carrier Requirements;
Standard safety precautions and procedures for all classes of
commercial motor vehicles;
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Record keeping principles, including electronic spreadsheet
and filing;
Provisions of the California Vehicle Code applying to
commercial vehicle safety;
General principles of supervision and training;
Practical and educational experience pertaining to commercial
vehicle operation.
Ability to:
Operate all classes of commercial vehicles in a safe manner;
Coordinate and conduct scheduled training sessions for all
affected City employees;
Rate driver performance for compliance with State, Federal and
local laws;
Instruct others in both written and practical requirements of
meeting D.M.V. licensing requirements;
Understand and carry out oral and written instruction;
Establish and maintain effective relationships with those
contacted in the course of work;
Operate a computer for data entry and retrieval;
See in the normal visual range with or without correction;
Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction;
Lift and transport equipment weighing up to 50 pounds in the
course of work;
Exhibit normal range of body motion;
work in a variety of environmental conditions including heat,
cold, noise, dust, fumes and chemicals.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
The class of Fleet Operations Coordinator is a supervisory level
position in the Refuse Series. Supervision is received from the
Superintendent of Sanitation.
APPROVED: DATE:
Director of Personnel
CSB APPROVED DATE:
JD:FLEET OPERATIONS COORDINATOR dlg October 23, 1992
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ATTACHMENT "Fit
- `WATER DEPARTMENT
CITY HALL
300 N."D"STREET 92418 • P.O.BOX 710 92402
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA
PHONE:(714) 384-5141 FAX:(714) 384-5475
BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS INS BERt BERNARD C.KERSEY
PRESIDENT Cl� N� GENERAL MANAGER
MARGARET H.CHANDLER A- z CHERYL A.FLOWERS
COMMISSIONERS ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
ROBERT BIYENS
- ' , JOSEPH F.STEISKAL
JAMESH. R'AA DIRECTOR,ENGINEERING-
JAMES H.URATA RqT @B D4'Q�
HAROLD W.WILLIS CONSTRUCTION-MAINTENANCE
DUANE B.NORTON
DIRECTOR,WATER
RECLAMATION
January 21, 1993
Mr. Dan Thomas
Public Services
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
300 North D Street
San Bernardino, California 92418
Re: Commercial Driver's License Training
Class A & B
Dear Dan:
The City of San Bernardino Water Department sincerely thanks you
for taking the time to instruct Water Department personnel on
commercial A & B licensing.
Your expertise in the field of driving and licensing was certainly
evident during your training class. We are confident that the 26
employees who attended your class will pass both the written and
driving test.
Again, thank you for providing the most needed training.
Sincerely,
on
y Seda no
Administrative Coordinator
TS/sf
cc: Shauna Clark
Manual P. Moreno, Jr.
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ATTACHMENT "G"
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: FRED WILSON, ASSISTANT CITY ADMINISTRATOR
FROM: VICTOR F. LORCH, DIRECTOR OF RISK MANAGEMENT
SUBJECT: COMPARISON OF SAFETY OFFICER DUTIES AND FLEET OPERATIONS
CO-ORDINATOR
DATE: January 20, 1993
COPIES: Shauna Clark, City Administrator; Tom Marek, Risk
Management; Manuel P. Moreno, Jr. , Director of Public
Services; Dan Thomas, Refuse; Kevin Barnes, Refuse;
Barbara Dillon, Personnel
BACKGROUND
During recent years, the Federal and State authorities have passed
legislation governing commercial vehicles. In 1989 , the California
Highway Patrol instituted the BIT (Biennial Inspection Terminal)
Program. Two years ago, the Garage was visited by the CHP to
conduct an inspection. At the time, the City had not filed
application for the State mandated program. The City has since
filed the necessary paperwork for initial compliance with
California and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
We are regulated by Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations
due to the type of vehicles the City operates and appropriate
drivers' license requirements for drivers to operate these vehicles
(ie, class A and Class B driver's licenses) . Should the City fail
to comply with Title 13 , the CHP has the power to shut down the
Garage and Yards, eliminating use of commercial vehicles (ie,
street sweepers, Refuse trucks, sewer vacs and other specialized
equipment) . Of the 639 vehicles (excluding fire trucks) , 50%
require more than a class C license to operate. This does not
include Water Department, whose employees are tested by Dan Thomas.
Title 13 includes among other things:
* brake equipment
* tires and rims
* storage batteries
* driver proficiency
* vehicle inspection and maintenance
* required record keeping (ie, driver records - updated by DMV
Pull Notice - semi-annually)
* Auxiliary air tanks
* trailers
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ANALYSIS
During a recent CHP bus terminal inspection of the Garage, Dan
Thomas was commended for his safety program. He has also assisted
in the reduction of auto liability claims and Workers' Compensation
claims against the Public Services Department.
As part of SB 198 , we are mandated to train our commercial drivers.
Failure to comply not only exposes the City to Cal-OSHA fines, but
civil penalties in liability suits for failure to properly train
drivers.
I've attached for your review a comparison of the Safety Officer
and proposed Fleet Operations Co-ordinator. Each has a different
set of responsibilities. The Safety Officer spends 40% of his time
in the Water Department.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommend the Fleet Co-ordinator position be implemented.
Attachment
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COMPARISON OF SAFETY OFFICER AND FLEET OPERATIONS
CO-ORDIDNATOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Safety Officer Fleet Operations Co-ordinator
* Develop Safety Programs for City * Trains and tests all employees who
and Water Department employees as drive commercial vehicles (Class
mandated dated by SB 198 and Title 8 A and B licenses) annually.
(ie, Confined Space Training, Res- Cost for contracting services
pirator Training, Chlorine Handling, $1, 200 x 250 employees =
Hazardous Communication Program) $300, 000 for initial training
• Under SB 198 , responsible for the * Trains and tests all employees
organization and implementation of driving specialized equipment
City wide and Water Department (ie, street sweepers, cherry
Safety Committee picker)
• Develop with departments the * Issues fork lift licenses
implementation of UST Removal
Program * Insures compliance with State
and Federal (DOT) guidelines
• Develop with departments 5 year (ie, annual physicals, random
program for asbestos abatement/ drug testing) concerning com-
removal in City buildings and mercial drivers licenses
RDA buildings
* Conducts Defensive Driving
• Conducts semi-annual inspections Program for all commercial
of all departments for compliance drivers licenses (Class A & B)
of safety procedures and SB 198
training in the workplace * Prepares for and participates
in semi-annual City vehicle
• Co-ordinates with Inland Empire terminal inspection by
Schools Authority semi annual California Highway Patrol
implementation of City parks utilized
by the school district for liability * Maintains driving records of all
insurance City employees with Class A and
B licenses. Requests semi-annual
• Reviews and investigates all acci- DMV Pull-Notices for commercial
dents involving City personnel and drivers licenses. (Class C
City property license holders are submitted
• Responds to all incidents involving annually by Risk Management)
hazardous waste HazWoper program * Reviews and investigates all
super fund co-ordinator working with vehicular accidents involving
County State/Federal reimbursement commercial City vehicles
• Co-ordinates with Workers' Comp- * Inspects all City vehicles for
ensation and Occupational Health hazards, trains drivers in self-
Nurse programs to reduce injuries inspection program of vehicles
in the workplace (ie, worn tires, broken tail-
• Defensive Driving Program for lights, proper tire inflation
Class C (non commercial) licenses * Inspects all commercial vehicles
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for speed restriction decals,
* Serves as back up to liability commercial license decals and
department for sewer back ups other State mandated decals
and vehicular accidents
* Implementation of Title 13 -
* Works with Cal-OSHA and Fed-OSHA Motor Carrier Safety
on all mandated regulations
(ie, air compressor certification)
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