PURPOSE

The purpose of this report is to request City Council approval to establish the specification for the classification of Fleet Utility Worker CTC No. 0368, as shown in the attachment.

BACKGROUND

Over the years, Sanitation Workers in the Fleet and Sanitation Division of the Public Works Department have been washing and fueling their assigned refuse trucks after completing their routes.  Trucks get very dirty after the pick up and disposal of refuse.  The task of cleaning these refuse trucks can be quite time consuming.  In an effort to increase the division�s productivity, it is their goal to create a position that is solely responsible for the cleaning and fueling of all City fleet vehicles.  With these responsibilities taken away from the Sanitation Workers, it will enable them to be more productive on their routes.

ANALYSIS & CONCLUSION

The establishment of the new title and specification for the classification of Fleet Utility Worker addresses a long time need of the Fleet and Sanitation Division of the Public Works Department.  This establishment will help better utilize staff and increase the department�s overall productivity.

This classification will be a Civil Service position, subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and will not be included in the City�s Conflict of Interest Code.  The Burbank City Employees Association (BCEA) will represent this classification and the BCEA has been advised of this establishment.  The Deputy City Manager � Public Works & Capital Projects concurs with this recommendation.

FISCAL IMPACT

The salary range for Fleet Utility Worker will be set at $2,401 - $2,998.  This position will be equally funded by the Refuse and Equipment sections of the department and there will be no fiscal impact since there will be sufficient salary savings due to a vacant Sanitation Worker and Equipment Mechanic Helper respectively.

RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the proposed resolution establishing the specification for the classification of Fleet Utility Worker CTC No. 0368, as shown in the attachment.

Respectfully submitted,

Judie Sarquiz

Management Services Director