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OUTSIDE CONSTRUCTION - WAGES
EXHIBIT "A"
The following minimum rates are to be paid to classifications employed on Power Construction.
CLASSIFICATION Wages Pension *F Supp
Pension *F		 Annuity *F
3/1/10 3/1/11 3/1/10 3/1/11 TERM 3/1/10 3/1/11
General Foreman $45.27 $46.63 $4.25 $4.50 $1.00 $0.95 $1.05
Foreman $42.35 $43.62 $4.25 $4.50 $1.00 $0.82 $0.92
Cable Splicer $42.35 $43.62 $4.25 $4.50 $1.00 $0.82 $0.92
Journeyman Lineman $38.37 $39.52 $4.25 $4.50 $1.00 $0.65 $0.74
Lineman (85% of J/L Base Wage) $32.61 $33.59 $4.25 $4.50 $1.00 $0.40 $0.48
Line Equipment Operator A*, E* $31.93 $32.89 $4.15 $4.40 $0.98 $0.39 $0.47
L.E.O. 1st up to 2000 hrs. worked A*, E* $27.07 $27.88 $3.26 $3.51 $0.75 $0.41 $0.48
L.E.O. 2nd 3000 additional hrs. worked A*, E* $28.71 $29.57 $3.40 $3.65 $0.79 $0.44 $0.51
Substation Journeyman (85% J/L Base Wage) *D $32.61 $33.59 $4.25 $4.50 $1.00 $0.40 $0.48
Fabricator *B, *E $31.93 $32.89 $4.15 $4.40 $0.98 $0.39 $0.47
Fabricator 1st up to 2000 hrs. worked B*, E* $22.74 $23.42 $2.90 $3.15 $0.66 $0.32 $0.37
Fabricator 2nd 3000 additional hrs. worked B*, E* $27.07 $27.88 $3.26 $3.51 $0.75 $0.41 $0.48
Line Inspector $28.44 $29.29 $4.15 $4.40 $0.98 $0.24 $0.31
Groundman *C $22.74 $23.42 $2.90 $3.15 $0.66 $0.32 $0.37
Groundman, 1st up to 2000 hrs. worked E* $12.88 $13.27 $2.01 $2.26 $0.44 $0.11 $0.14
Groundman, 2nd 3000 additional hrs. worked E* $15.19 $15.65 $2.21 $2.46 $0.49 $0.16 $0.20
1st Period Apprentice, 65% of J/L $24.94 $25.69 $3.08 $3.33 $0.71 $0.36 $0.42
2nd Period Apprentice, 75% of J/L $28.78 $29.64 $3.41 $3.66 $0.79 $0.45 $0.51
3rd Period Apprentice, 78% of J/L $29.93 $30.83 $3.51 $3.76 $0.82 $0.47 $0.54
4th Period Apprentice, 81% of J/L $31.08 $32.01 $3.61 $3.86 $0.84 $0.50 $0.57
5th Period Apprentice, 84% of J/L $32.23 $33.20 $3.71 $3.96 $0.87 $0.52 $0.59
6th Period Apprentice, 87% of J/L $33.38 $34.38 $3.81 $4.06 $0.89 $0.55 $0.62
7th Period Apprentice, 90% of J/L $34.53 $35.57 $3.92 $4.17 $0.92 $0.56 $0.65

NOTE:

A. Certified Crane Operator: When an LEO obtains a Crane Operator Certification from the NCCCO or mutually agreed upon equivalent, the LEO will receive Journeyman Lineman pay for the week when he/she operates a 70 Ton Crane or larger. Operate is defined as making at least one pick during the week. Crane maintenance is not considered operating the crane and is exempt from this provision.
Must pass the LEO and NCCCO exams to become a Line Equipment Operator [LEO].

B. Fabricator Trainees: That in addition to the hour’s requirement the Employee must submit documentation of their work history and must be able to demonstrate their ability in the following areas before they are able to advance to the Fabricator Classification:

  1. Must have stick welding and cutting torch experience.
  2. Must be able to perform construction layout utilizing blueprints, transit and level.
  3. Must be able to build, set and grade concrete forms and embeds.
  4. Must be able to place and finish concrete.
  5. Must be able to operate construction equipment.
  6. Must possess a valid Commercial Drivers License [CDL].

Must pass the Fabricator exam to become a Fabricator.

C. Groundman: When used as Trainee to operate equipment, shall be paid 85% of the Line Equipment Operator rate for the first 1,000 hours. The second 1,000 hours he shall receive 90% of Line Equipment Operator rate of pay.

D. Substation Journeyman: The Substation Journeyman classification is limited to the wiring of substation control systems and lighting and receives 85% of the J/L rate wages and benefits – same as the Lineman’s classification.

E. New hour requirements to receive steps and full scale rate effective May 1, 2010.

F. Supplemental Pension Contribution: Effective for hours worked on and after August 1, 2009, the parties agree that a supplemental pension contribution of 25% of the contribution rate in effect on April 1, 2009, payable to the Eighth District Electrical Pension Fund, shall be contributed to the Pension Fund, which amount shall not accrue any benefits. The parties have agreed to reduce the 8th District Annuity Fund contributions by the amount of the Supplemental Pension contribution effective for hours worked on and after August 1, 2009.


Outside Construction - Benefits

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