Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority Operator Recruitment & Retention Initiative

Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority Cost to Recruit The last class of 9 new bus operators cost an average of $5,700 per operator. This included: 1. Separation costs 2.Replacement cost 3. Screening candidates 4. Conducting Interviews 5. Administrative Cost 6. Training Cost 7. On the job training (7 weeks)

Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority Options to Consider Increase starting hourly wage Reduce escalation period from 14yrs. to 7 yrs. Incentive Program Revise attendance policy Review current market compensation Signing Bonus Relocation reimbursement Starting hourly wage adjustment commensurate with experience

Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority Increase Starting Hourly Wage 1.What is the hourly wage increase cost? a. From $12 - $14 – FY’14 = $379,034

Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority Reduce Escalation Period Change from the current merit program to a step program. In order to reach the cap in 7 years, the step program would have to increase by 5% per year Total cost of increase FY’14 - $485,163

Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority Incentive Program  Attendance – Perfect attendance a. Quarterly - $ Individual Safety – No Preventable accidents or Preventable passenger incidents a. 6 months - $ Group Safety – Average of no more than.5 preventable collisions per 100,000 miles a. 6 months - $100 Potential for $ of incentives per employee per year ($98,000 annually)

Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority Revise Attendance Policy 1.Currently we pay up to 13 excused absences, 6 tardies 2.Group all occurrences (absences, tardies and AWOL) into one and cap at 12 occurrences. This should reduce the potential payroll cost from excessive absenteeism

Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority Review Compensation Market The HR department reached out to several trucking companies that operate at the Eagle Ford Shale area. Seven companies responded to give us a good indication as to the extent of their compensation packages. The following two (2) companies gave us all the information that we requested and five (5) others gave us partial information. The following are the responses from the two (2) companies.

Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority Review Compensation Market Company 1 a. Type of license – Class A CDL b. Pay - $18.00 per hour c. Benefits – Low cost healthcare benefits for employees, (401), stock purchase plan d. Vacation – 55 hours upon completion of 6 months & an additional 55 hours upon completion of 12 months

Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority Review Compensation Market Company 2 a. Type of license – Class A CDL b. Pay - $17.00 per hour – raises based on job performance c. Benefits – Company pays 100% of employee’s health insurance d. Vacation – 6 personal days a year (pro-rated from start date)

Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority Signing Bonus Paid out with an initial lump sum - with a 2 year commitment Paid out over the first 18 months - a. Initial payment of 1 st day of work b. 2 nd payment upon completion of 12 months – c. 3 rd payment upon completion of 18 months Paid out quarterly over 2 year commitment

Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority Relocation Package Paid out in a one time lump sum Reimbursement based on receipts and/or documentation CCRTA make all the arrangements

Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority Hourly Wage Adjustment Adjustment to starting hourly wage based on previous experience a. Set criteria 1. Years experience 2. Safety record 3. Attendance record

Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority Recommendation Increase starting hourly wage a. Attract & Retain less tenured operators Reduce escalation period from 14yrs. to 7 yrs. a. Help retain operators Incentive Program a. Help retain operators and cut operating recruitment costs Starting hourly wage adjustment commensurate with experience Revise attendance policy a. Reduce operating cost