PHYSICAL AGREEMENT
TITLE 612
ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
Section 612.3 Electric Meter
| Section | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| LA 19-23 | 08/22/2019 | Establish new classifications in Division Electric Meter Department for Energy Diversion Investigators and Specialist |
| LA 17-37 | 1/14/2017 | Fremont Meter Shop employee displacement for lack of work |
| LA 17-34 | 11/6/2017 | PGE ARCOS with Title 200 Physical employees in Field Meter Operations department. |
| PRC 23095 | 12/10/2015 | Customer Care- Field Meter Operations-Monterey: Case concerns the discharge of a Senior Meter Reader for instructing Hiring Hall Meter Readers to falsify timecards and for misappropriation of gift cards. Decision: Termination was for just cause. |
| LA 15-56 | 12/29/2015 | Establishing a joint subcommittee to update the Apprentice Metering Systems Technician Training Program. |
| LA 14-31 | 6/18/2014 | Maintenance Person – alternate hours. |
| LA 13-62 | 7/29/2013 | HH T300 GC Installers inspecting Abase adapters will be trained to inspect Abase adapters on single or network phase, self-contained electric meters. Including an inspection of the meter, Abase adaptor and condition of associated wiring. Any indications of an issue will be referred to the appropriate field employee in the Metering LOP for response. They will only be performing meter inspections and no adaptor exchanges are allowed; the inspection of meter and socket is considered part of their normal job duties. All classifications in the Metering LOP will be offered overtime but no less than 20% overtime in the service territory/headquarters where the HH T300 GC Installers are performing the work identified. |
| LA-13-51 | 6/18/2013 | Issues regarding Meter Maintenance Persons (MMP) inspecting and replacing A base adapters work. |
| LA-R1-13-43 | 6/12/2013 | To establish the Utility Worker position within the Electric Meter dept. (shop only). Updates JDLOP of (1489) Shop Meterperson and (0610) Shop Utility Worker. |
| LA 13-09 | 2/14/2013 | To update the Apprentice Metering System Technician Training Program. |
| LA 12-40-PGE | 8/31/2012 | To modify existing JDLOP for Gas Dispatcher and will remain in the Gas Service Dept. In addition, to create new positions and LOP and wage rates for Field Metering Dispatchers. This LA cancels and supersedes LA 06-20-pge. |
| LA 11-29 | 7/18/2011 | Establish Meter Maintenance Person (New Beginners Classification) for Electric Meter Dept. In addition, the current Electric Field Meterperson classification (as of the signature date of this LA) will have an automatic progression to Apprentice Metering System Technician upon completion of 12 months in the classification and successfully meeting all necessary contractual qualifications. |
| RC 14924, 14992 & 14935 | 1/24/2005 | Both parties agree that SONP (shut-off for non-payment) of 3-phase meters is a duty common to Troublemen and Metering Systems Technicians |
| LA 04-51 | 11/12/2004 | Ad-Hoc Comm. for Field Metering continued evolution of electric metering work. This LA proposed new rate of (1489) Shop Meterperson. Reclassified (0924) Utility Workers into (1489) Shop Meterperson pursuant to Sec. 204.5. Establish (1491) Electric Field Meterperson; amend job definitions of (2431) Metering System Technician and (2364) Metering Technician Crew Leader. |
| LA R1-02-24 | 7/24/2002 | Guidelines for the Apprentice Metering Systems Technician Training Program. This LA cancelled and superceded LA 98-78, 97-03 and 96-104. |
| LA 02-21 | 5/16/2002 | To replace the existing Appr. Metering Electronics Tech. (AMET) entrance exam with the more up-to-date Appr. Metering System Tech. (AMST) entrance exam. Proposes that AMET test results for candidates who failed to qualify during the past 6 months be purged. |
| LA R1-00-12 | 11/14/2000 | To modify this section to allow for ees. in the Field Metering Dept. to take their company vehicles home at the end of the workday. Classifications eligible under this LA are Appr. Metering Systems Tech., Un. Metering Systems Tech., Metering Systems Tech., Metering Tech. Crew Leader and Service Meterperson. The local supervisor may allow ees. who live beyond the hdqtrs service territory or beyond the 30-minute automotive travel time to volunteer to take their vehicles home at the supervisors discretion. This agmt. supersedes any local vehicle take home letter of agreement that currently exist for the Field Metering Services Dept. |
| P-RC 2245 | 6/15/2000 | Work jurisdiction for Elect. Meter Tech. The Comm. agreed that the pre-inspection work is a shared responsibility; i.e., the Meter Tech is solely responsible to inspect facilities and installation for compliance w/ Co. Standards & Governmental Regulations; while the Marketing Dept. needs to conduct pre-inspections to recruit customers. |
| LA R1-99-73 | 2/3/2000 | To revise the Note under the job definitions of the Appr. Electrical Technician, Appr. Telecommunications Technician, and Appr. Metering Systems Technician. |
| LA 00-05 | 2/1/2000 | As a result of the Gen. Nego. settlement, proposed that employees classified as Credit Rep and Meter Reader (2770) be reclassified as Credit Representative; Meter Reader and Utility Clerk (2772) be reclassified as Meter Reader. |
| Barg. Union Ltr. to Co. | 10/27/1999 | Agreed to move 2785 Meter Reader and 2782 Senior Meter Reader classification from the Clerical Agmt. to the Physical Agmt. and adjust the LOP accordingly. See also 204.4 Physical and 13.5 Clerical. |
| Barg. Union Ltr. to Co. | 10/27/1999 | To move Exhibit C - Meter Reader Agreement from the Clerical Agmt. to the Physical Agmt. However, combination classifications of Credit Rep. and Meter Reader, Service Rep and Meter Reader, and Meter Reader and Utility Clerk will remain in the Clerical Agmt. See also 204.4 Physical and 13.5 Clerical. |
| LA 98-33 | 10/22/1998 | The following classifications affected will be added to the May Demote to for the normal LOP in the application of 206.3 are: (1096) Electric T&D Assistant; (1098) Night T&D Assistant; (2368) Decontamination Specialist; (0540) Fire Captain; (2364) Metering Technician Crew Leader; (2431) Metering System Technician; (2432) Un. Meter System Technicians; (2433) Appr. Metering Systems Tech.; and (1489) Shop Meterperson. |
| LA 97-154 | 12/22/1997 | To correct the wages for (1489) Shop Meterperson. |
| LA 97-152 | 12/17/1997 | Proposed job definition of (2433) Apprentice Metering Systems Technician. Also proposed a 3-week Basic Metering plus on-the-job training until the individual can perform the work safely. See also 109.2 and 204.4. |
| LA 97-124 | 10/1/1997 | To amend the language of LA 97-99 Shop Meterperson's Training Program, Item F. See also 109.2. |
| LA 97-99 | 7/17/1997 | To revise the Shop Meterperson (1489) classification, job definitions and lines of progression. |
| LA R1-96-104 | 1/15/1997 | Co. proposed to modify the language in LA 94-34 by eliminating the requirement that Provisional Technicians complete the training program within 3 years or be returned to the Sr. Meterperson classification (PIO). Instead, proposed to provide Provisional metering Systems Technicians the new training program as Journeyman enhancement without the risk of possibly being returned to the Sr. Meterperson classification. See also 109.2. |
| LA R1-96-76 | 1/10/1997 | Some changes made to various CES 94-53 Committees in Customer Energy Services to improve its communication and effectiveness. Proposed new charters for CES Coordinating Comm.; Meter Reader; Call Center; Customer Field Services; Gas & Electric Construction and Maintenance; Customer Services; Re-Rate; Electric Metering; Division and General Construction Garage (Fleet); and, Materials. See also 8.8, Clerical 21.4 and 21.8. |
| LA 97-03 | 1/3/1997 | Due to an imminent completion of the Appr. Metering Tech. Prog., the comm. has recommended that all appr. vacancies be pended and filled as Appr. Metering Systems Techs. once the entrance exam is in place. Also recommended that all current Appr. Meterpersons be converted to Appr. Metering System Tech. retroactive to 1/1/97. See also 109.2 and 204.7. |
| P-RCs 1896, 2021 & 2048 | 9/4/1996 | Installation and reading of non-revenue load research meters is the work of the Div. Elec. Meter Dept. - can be assigned to G.C. or contracted only if Title 200 employee not able to do on overtime. |
| LA 96-41 | 5/7/1996 | To establish a joint Co.-Union Comm. to review the Shop Meterperson Training Program and associated tests. See also 109.1 and 8.8. |
| P-RC 1975 | 2/14/1996 | Allegation that Sr. Metermen were performing Technician work without upgrade - settled by LA 94-34. See also 204.3. |
| LA 96-01 | 1/2/1996 | Co. proposes some Shop Meterperson employees be allowed to progress through the training program at their own speed and advance wage steps upon successfully passing all tests included in each wage step through special provisions of LA 95-74. See also 204.5 and 204.7. |
| LA R2-94-34 | 12/18/1995 | Due to changes in PG&E's business and an evolution of electric meter work, the Co. phase out the Apprentice Meterperson, Sr. Meterperson and Electric Meter Crew Leader positions. However, proposed 3 new classifications in the Electric Meter LOP - a Metering Technician Crew Leader, a Metering Systems Technician, and an Apprentice Metering Systems Technician. See also 109.2, 204.4 and 206.18. |
| LA 95-101 | 7/26/1995 | The Co. will consolidate the Electric Meter Shop, Oakport to the Gas Meter Plant, Fremont. The consolidation will place the Elect. Meter Shop (currently in Bidding & Demotion Unit 1, Area 2) into Bidding and Demotion Unit 1, Area 4. No reduction of positions due to this consolidation. See also 206.12 and 601.3. |
| P-RC 1760 | 10/11/1994 | Assigning of Senior Meterman to other headquarters. Travel time paid at OT rate pursuant to 202.23 is not OT "owned" by emp. at a regular headquarters that service "non-HQ" location -- not "same location" for 208.16. |
| LA R1-94-31 | 4/8/1994 | Update of the Electric Meter JDLOP. |
| LA R1-92-97 | 9/4/1992 | Ad Hoc Technology Committee was established to collaborately examine issues surrounding technological advances in the workplace. See 601.1, 601.5, 603.1, 204.4, and 612.4. |
| PG&E Memo | 6/22/1992 | Scope of Crew Foreman Authority. See also 601. |
| LA 90-168 | 7/18/1990 | Establishes Entrance Test and Study Guide for Apprentice Metering Electronics Technician as prerequisite for entry into the classification. (See LA 86-78, this section.) Outlines testing procedures. See also 205.11. |
| RC 1516 | 5/10/1989 | In case of Shop Metermen doing work out of the classification without benefit of upgrade, LA 89-28 (this section), revising Electric Meter Line of Progression, provides for equity settlements for two grievants. |
| LA R2-89-28 | 3/30/1989 | Revision of Electric Meter Line of Progression. Establishes 1489 Shop Meterperson with wage rates, line of progression and training program. Settles RC 1516 (this section). |
| LA R4-86-156 | 2/22/1988 | Revises Apprentice Meterman Training Guidelines. Provides for Apprentices in current training program. Material will be made available to all apprentices. |
| LA 88-24 | 2/22/1988 | Agreement on "Guidelines for Apprentice Metering Electronics Technician Training Program." |
| P-RC 1184 | 9/14/1987 | Grievance made moot by Fresno Electric Meter Shop's relocation to Oakland, in case of Company's filling vacant Fresno Electric Meter Crew Foreman's position with temporary upgrade because of reorganization plans. See 205.3 and 205.7. |
| LA R4-86-78 | 2/9/1987 | Establishes new classification of Metering Electronics Technician and Apprentice Metering Electronics Technician with LOP's and wage rates. Guidelines for Apprentice Metering Electronics Technician Program will be submitted to Union. |
| LA 85-81 | 6/24/1985 | Changes title of 0760 from Meter Subforeman to Electric Meter Crew Foreman. See 601.1, 601.2, 601.6, 612.2, and 612.4. |
| LA R3-83-125 | 2/11/1985 | Apprentices are required to take appropriate Relay and Vector course for their LOP. (1488) Apprentice Metermen will take "Metering Vectors" course. A change in LOP would require taking another different Relay and Vector course. See 602.3, 602.5, 603.2, 603.4, and 612.4. |
| RC 1574 | 8/24/1984 | Senior Meter and Regulator Repairman at Fremont Gas Meter Shop, who was bypassed for Shop Meterman and Service Meterman vacancies because of lack of electrical background, placed as Shop Meterman, in without prejudice decision. He possessed minimum requirements and was senior bidder. |
| LA 83-64 | 7/15/1983 | Amends Apprentice Meterman's training to require attendance at Basic Electronics School during 7-12 month step, and Apprentice Meterman Relay and Vector School during the 13-18 month step. |
| LA 82-92 | 8/4/1982 | Because of three Senior Meterman vacancies in Bakersfield headquarters, an Apprentice Meterman is appointed to a Senior Meterman vacancy, provided he only does work for which he is trained and completes his Apprenticeship training. |
| LA R2-82-23 | 7/28/1982 | For one year, expands job definition of Service Meterman to include checking meter accuracy. Reclassifies qualified Shop Meterman to Apprentice Meterman in Divisions where meter shops are eliminated. Time worked as Service Meterman will be credited to Apprentice Meterman: rate will correspond to step in training program, not to exceed the two-year rate. |
| LA 80-31 | 8/14/1980 | Due to lack of qualified bidders to Senior Meterman, Apprentice Metermen will be provisionally appointed to the Journeyman classification. Includes procedure to be followed. |
| P-RC 466 | 1/2/1979 | Dispute over job description of Senior Meterman and extent of bargaining unit work. Refer to LA 78-46, this section. |
| LA 78-46 | 10/25/1978 | Establishes classification of Service Meterman. Revises lines of progression to same. Amends job definition of Senior Meterman, and removes Inspector from lines of progression. |
| P-RC 237 | 9/17/1976 | Electric Meter Department: non-synthetic shirts. See 102.3. |
| LA 711 | 9/1/1971 | Special 12-week training program for Apprentice Meterman, North Bay Division. |
| LA 556 | 7/21/1971 | Guidelines for Apprentice Meterman training program. |
| LA 591 | 1/8/1971 | Establishes Utility Meterman classification (incumbent only). |
| RC 377 | 1/4/1963 | Apprentice Meter Repairman's job definition includes repair of gas service regulators. See 601.3. |
| RC 250 | 12/13/1960 | Meter Subforeman was assisting Electric Meter Foreman supervising four employees, so personnel limitation in job definition of Meter Subforeman does not apply. |
| LA 13-09 | 2/26/2013 | Company proposal to utilize a phased-in approach to Apprentice Meter System Tech. training program to support the on-going development and implementation of the new training material |
| LA 13-24 | 4/30/2013 | Company proposal re Metering Dispatch Yard Seniority. Cancels and supersedes LA 09-30 |
| LA 13-43-R1 | 6/20/2013 | Company proposal to re-establish Shop Utility Worker classification in the Electric Meter Department |
| LA 13-51 | 6/20/2013 | Company proposal to have Meter Mainte-nance Persons (MMPs) inspecting and replacing A base adapters |