FACT SHEET: Mayor Stimpson Implements Public Works Incentive Plan

Nov 16th, 2018

"This new program will improve services for our citizens and reward our hardworking team members. Our goal is to create a healthy work environment where our public works team can grow both professionally and financially while meeting daily goals of production. It's time to challenge the status quo." - Mayor Stimpson

Mayor Action:
Mayor Stimpson has established a worker safety and incentive plan based on performance for the City of Mobile's public works department and architectural engineering personnel. This program offers employees the ability to earn more than a 5 percent salary increase. Any employee who has faced disciplinary action is not eligible for these incentives. This program is a 6 month trial and will be revaluated at that time. The Mayor announced the incentive plan to a group of public works employees on Thursday afternoon.

Shift Incentive:

• A $25.00 weekly incentive for Public Works personnel.


• Rewards personnel (excluding administrative employees) who report to work.


• Reduces overtime costs.

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Incentive:

• A 2.5 percent increase in base salary for personnel with a valid CDL driver's license.


• Motivates team members to gain licenses and driving skills to fill in when necessary.


• Team will assist those seeking to qualify for the CDL.


• Provides management a deeper pool of qualified drivers.

Equipment Assignment:

• A 2.5 percent increase in base salary for employees who operate open cab equipment exposed to the elements.


• Inspires team members to become qualified to operate multiple types of equipment.

Safety Incentive:

• A maximum award of $1,000 per year (state limit) earned in $250 quarterly increments for personal safety and operating equipment safely.


• Primary operators of the equipment and those assigned to work on the back of a rear loader solid waste truck are eligible.


• If damage or injury occurs through negligence, or for injuries resulting in medical treatment, the employee would not earn that quarter's incentive.


• Encourages employees to stay healthy and focused.


• Reduces equipment repair costs and worker's compensation costs.