AVSTA CSEA-CONTRACT-April 12, 2023

ARTICLE VIII

EMPLOYEE EXPENSES AND MATERIALS

8.0 Appearance and Attire: When on duty it is expected that employees maintain high standards of personal grooming and wearing apparel. The Agency shall require employees to wear uniforms while on paid status except while fueling or cleaning the bus. The Agency shall provide uniforms and Agency approved head gear at Agency cost. The Agency will replace worn uniforms or uniforms damaged in the line of duty. Cleaning and maintenance of driver’s uniforms shall be the employee’s responsibility. Uniforms required for shop personnel shall be cleaned and maintained by the Agency. When replacement uniforms are available, the Agency will swap uniforms for size. Office staff shall be dressed appropriately in business casual attire. Business casual attire includes suits, pants, jackets, shirts, skirts, and dresses that, while not formal, are appropriate for a business environment. 1. The Agency drivers must wear a shirt provided or approved by the Agency with the Agency logo. Shirts shall be worn with black or gray slacks or shorts; blue jeans are acceptable. Drivers and bus aides will be provided with the option of short sleeve shirts and shorts during the summer and long sleeve shirts and pants during the winter.

2. Shop employees will be provided uniforms. All shop employees must wear closed-toe, non-slip work shoes or boots. The Agency will provide shop employees with shirts with reflective material.

3. Only Agency approved head gear may be worn by Agency employees while in paid status, except for religious requirements.

4.

Flat, closed-toe shoes must be worn.

5. Employees to whom uniforms are furnished are expected to keep the uniform clean and wrinkle free.

6.

Drivers and shop employees are expected to maintain good physical health and fitness.

7.

All employees shall maintain high standards of personal grooming and hygiene.

8.

Agency-issued I.D. badges must be worn by all employees while on paid status.

8.1 Tools: The Agency agrees to provide all tools, equipment, and supplies determined necessary by the Agency for the performance of employment duties, and consideration to the safety of the employee. Upon providing a waiver of Agency responsibility and an inventory list unit members may provide personal property for use in their job assignment. 8.1.1 The Agency will yearly, or every other year, purchase safety boots for Shop Staff, and Mechanics. A designated vendor will be made available for Shop Staff and Mechanics to select a pair of boots up to one hundred and fifty ($150.00). Shop Staff and Mechanics may instead select a pair of boots up to two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) every other year. 8.1.2 The Agency will yearly provide reimbursement in the amount of either $25 (twenty-five dollars) for safety goggles or one hundred dollars ($100.00) for prescription safety glasses to Shop Staff and Mechanics. 8.2 Physical Examinations: Any medical examination required as a condition of continued employment shall be provided by the Agency and may include physical or mental examination of the unit member by a physician or other qualified medical professional designated by the Agency. 8.3 Renewal: Once employed, the Agency shall reimburse the unit member the renewal fee for renewing his/her California Special Driver's Certificate, and the difference in cost between the Class B and Class C License.

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