WATER COMPANIES — all employees — including construction or extension of lines
This classification applies to the operations of publicly or privately operated water companies that supply potable water to communities. This classification includes but is not limited to the construction, maintenance or repair of water mains and lateral lines, the treatment of water, the operation and maintenance of pumping stations and the reading, installation and repair of water meters.
The construction of aqueducts, buildings, dams or reservoirs shall be separately classified.
The construction of cross-country water pipelines by separate concerns shall be classified as 6361(2), Cross-Country Water Pipeline Construction.
The construction of water mains along streets or roads by separate concerns shall be classified as 6315(1)/6316(1), Water Mains or Connections Construction.
The delivery and spraying of water at construction sites by water truck service companies shall be classified as 7272, Water Truck Service Companies.
The operation of hydroelectric power plants shall be classified as 7539, Electric Power Companies.
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Phraseology: WATER COMPANIES — all employees — including construction or extension of lines Footnote: This classification applies to the operations of publicly or privately operated water companies that supply potable water to communities. This classification includes but is not limited to the construction, maintenance or repair of water mains and lateral lines, the treatment of water, the operation and maintenance of pumping stations and the installation and repair of water meters. The construction of aqueducts, buildings, dams or reservoirs shall be separately classified. Employees engaged exclusively in meter reading activities (or in combination with clerical office activities) shall be classified as 8742, Salespersons — Outside. The construction of cross-country water pipelines by separate concerns shall be classified as 6361(2), Cross-Country Water Pipeline Construction. The construction of water mains along streets or roads by separate concerns shall be classified as 6315(1)/6316(1), Water Mains or Connections Construction. The delivery and spraying of water at construction sites by water truck service companies shall be classified as 7272, Water Truck Service Companies. The operation of hydroelectric power plants shall be classified as 7539, Electric Power Companies. | 1/1/2020 |
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