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Discussion <br />Staff has reviewed the credentials of the two remaining candidates and is <br />recommending Steven Vacek for the position. The interview committee conferred <br />and agreed that Steven Vacek would meet and exceed all requirements of a <br />Public Works Mechanic. <br /> <br />Mr. Vacek is currently employed with Hudson Chrysler, diagnosing and repairing <br />vehicles that are received for service. Mr. Vacek has also worked for the State of <br />Minnesota as a mechanic diagnosing and repairing state-owned and leased <br />automobiles and light trucks. Mr. Vacek also worked at Northland Auto Repair as <br />a mechanic. <br /> <br />Mr. Vacek is a certified ASE Master Automotive Technician. He also holds other <br />accreditations: International Mobile Air Conditioning Association Certified, <br />Certificate in Automotive Electrical and Transmissions from Saint Paul Technical <br />Vocational Institution, and employee of the year from the State Travel <br />Management Division. Mr. Vacek also has a Class B driver’s license and has <br />operated dump trucks and skid loaders as an employee of Crete-wood <br />Construction. <br /> <br />The Public Works Department is confident that Mr. Vacek would be an asset to <br />the City and is recommending that the Council hire him for the position of Public <br />Works Mechanic, contingent upon his passing all of the pre-employment tests <br />(i.e. drug and alcohol test, criminal background check, physical, etc.) Mr. Vacek, <br />if hired, would be a member of the Public Works Collective Bargaining Unit. As <br />such, Mr. Vacek would be subject to the established job classification system <br />with regard to the pay scale. Based on the criteria set forth by the Labor <br />Agreement with the Public Works Collective Bargaining Unit, Mr. Vacek would <br />qualify for Level B pay scale, which is currently established at $16.83 per hour. <br />Progressing to Level C, then D in the future will be based on Mr. Vacek’s ability <br />to meet the criteria established by the Labor Agreement for these levels. It should <br />be noted that this rate is based on the recently approved amount for 2003. The <br />Public Works Collective Bargaining Unit is currently working with the City to <br />update the Labor Agreement for 2004 and 2005. <br /> <br />As per the Public Works Labor Agreement, Mr. Vacek would be subject to a <br />twelve-month probationary period. All other personnel policies will apply per the <br />Public Works Labor Agreement and the City’s personnel manual. <br /> <br />Recommendation: <br />Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 6132 hiring <br />Steven Vacek as the Public Works Mechanic. <br /> <br />Respectfully Submitted, <br /> <br /> <br />Greg Lee, Director of Public Works <br />