The document "Locating Pilot MOU" is a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd), Exelon Business Services Company, and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 15. It outlines the establishment of two new job classifications, Locator A and Locator B, and the implementation of a pilot program called "Locate Pilot" for a designated period. 44 New IBEW Local 15 Members will be hired into this Pilot.
Key Points:
Pilot Scope: The Locate Pilot aims to hire temporary employees to perform facilities locating functions within ComEd's North service territory (Lake County). The pilot period is set to start on April 1, 2025, and end by April 1, 2027, unless extended by mutual agreement.
Job Classifications: Two new classifications, Locator A and Locator B, are created. Locator A requires a minimum of 1.5 years of experience, while Locator B is an entry-level position.
Benefits: Locators are eligible for various benefits, including mileage reimbursement, paid holidays, parental leave, and participation in retirement plans.
Union Membership: Locators must join the Union after 30 days of employment, and the Company will deduct Union dues as provided in the CBA.
Duration: The MOU is effective from its execution date through the end of demobilization following the termination of the Locate Pilot. It may only be extended by mutual written agreement.
Locators will be eligible to apply for other open Company positions to become full time employees after ten (10) months of performing locate services;
The MOU also includes details on working conditions, job duties, and responsibilities, as well as provisions for meetings between the Company and the Union to discuss the implementation and compliance with the ICC Final Order1.