Effective July 1, 2023, increase the compensation grids by 0.5%, with all employees on the grids
receiving the corresponding increase as of July 1, 2023 or date of hire, whichever is later.
Effective July 1, 2023, remove the lowest step from all grades on the compensation grids and add
one additional step at the top of all grades on the compensation grids with a 2% increase from the
prior step.
The parties agree that the increases to the grids are cost of living increases and that only the steps
on the resulting grids constitute part of a pay plan under RSA 273-A:12, VIL.
In the event that an employee has not completed a satisfactory evaluation on June 30 of a fiscal
year, the supervisor may, at his or her discretion, extend the employee’s evaluation period for a
period not to exceed 3 months. At the completion of that period, the supervisor will conduct an
evaluation to determine if the employee has completed the goals for which he or she is being
evaluated. If the employee then receives a satisfactory evaluation, he or she will be eligible to
receive the step raise.
In the event that an employee is reclassified to a higher position within the bargaining unit, he or
she will be eligible to receive the step raise regardless of the effective date of the reclassification.
Any newly hired employee or any employee promoted on or before December 31 of any
calendar year will be eligible for a step raise provided that they receive a satisfactory
performance evaluation for that evaluation period.
A list of initial grade assignments is attached as Appendix E. It is agreed that, during the term of
this agreement, new positions may be created or grade assignments may change due to
reclassifications. The City will pay the employee based on the new grade assignment.
Article 37A
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Fuel System Inspection Certification
Employees in the positions of Transit Fleet Facilities Supervisor, Transit Mechanic, or Fleet
Maintenance Foreman can voluntarily choose to become certified to accomplish CNG Fuel
System Inspections. The City will provide and pay for training for the employee's first CNG
Fuel System Inspection Certification, and the City will provide and pay for the employee's first
testing for the CNG Fuel Inspection Certification. If the employee fails, then the employee may
retake the test at their own expense. The City will pay for the employee's annual maintenance
fee for the certification. When the employee has to be retested to retain the certification, the city
will provide and pay for retraining and for the employee's first test. If the employee fails, then
the employee may retake the test at their own expense. If an employee does not pass the test for
the CNG Fuel Inspection Certification, one time per employee, the City will provide and pay for
an employee’s second testing if the second test is taken within 6 months of their prior test.
Once the employee obtains the certification, and for as long as they hold a valid certification,
they shall receive an increase in their hourly wage of $0.50.
Employees with the Certification are required to perform CNG Fuel System Inspections when
assigned.
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