1.8 Cell Phone Usage
Operators, and/or Maintenance employees, may only use cell phones at the line and/or while on a break. And must be kept in an enclosed bag until the point when permissible to use. Cell phone usages, to include texting, and the use of hands-free devices, while operating a revenue or non-revenue vehicle or the performance of maintenance work is strictly forbidden and is grounds for immediate termination.
1.26 Unauthorized Electronic Devices (Level 3)
Employees are prohibited from using electronic appliances while performing safety sensitive duties (i.e. I-pads or tablet computers; I-pods, MP3 players, radios or other hand held music players; recorders, cameras, portable TVs, portable DVD players or any other audio or video devices).
The use of Bluetooth, wireless or wired headphones or similar devices that may impair hearing is strictly prohibited while on duty or during the conduct of HRT business. Cell phones and smart phones with music players and cameras are also included in this rule and they must be turned off and out of sight while performing safety sensitive duties, with the exception of using cell phones as permitted in Rule 1.8 Cell Phone Usage (Level 5).
The Bus Transportation & Maintenance Rules & Regulations book has always included Mechanics, but in the last revision this rule was explicitly amended to include them by adding the following sentences: "and must be kept in a closed bag until you are at a point where it is permissible to use it." And, "or the performance of maintenance work is strictly forbidden".
Combined with Rule 1.26 (above) this rule includes all electronic devices.
The Company has adopted a zero-tolerance policy toward cell phone usage, and has never wavered. They even fired two drivers who had worked here for more than 15 years. The Company found out because a passenger took a picture of the driver while he was using it.
So please keep your phone in your bag, and don't use it while sitting in the drivers seat. This goes beyond what the rule states, but you should leave no room for doubt.
Combined with Rule 1.26 (above) this rule includes all electronic devices.
The Company has adopted a zero-tolerance policy toward cell phone usage, and has never wavered. They even fired two drivers who had worked here for more than 15 years. The Company found out because a passenger took a picture of the driver while he was using it.
So please keep your phone in your bag, and don't use it while sitting in the drivers seat. This goes beyond what the rule states, but you should leave no room for doubt.
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