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PENNSYLVANIA STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION. Commercial Drivers’ License (CDL) Training/Information.

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1 PENNSYLVANIA STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION

2 Commercial Drivers’ License (CDL) Training/Information

3 PENNSYLVANIA STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION CDL Drug and Alcohol Testing Required for employees whose jobs or positions require them to possess a CDL and preform safety-sensitive duties

4 PENNSYLVANIA STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION HR Director Responsibility Procedures for Positive Results Self-Disclosure Ensure integrity Requirements Annual review of vehicle records in conjunction with self-report of violations CDL References Job descriptions Vacancy announcements Literature Orientation information Other Assign CDL Coordinator Background Checks Strict Confidentiality (See Management Directive 505.34 for detailed listing of responsibilities)

5 PENNSYLVANIA STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION CDL Coordinator Responsibility Ensure Employees: - Receive CDL material and sign documentation - Complete annual recertification of violations Ensure Supervisors: - Federally required CDL training - Notify selection of their employee - Testing Results - Ensure testing has been completed - Review CDL covered employees report - Ensure managers are aware of CDL policies and procedures -SEAP Coordination with self-disclosure and positive test results

6 PENNSYLVANIA STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION CDL Supervisor Responsibility Obtain negative test results before permitting CDL duties Attend CDL supervisory training, as needed Notify Employees of their selection for testing without advance notice Reasonable suspicion or post-accident testing Escorting arrangements, when needed

7 PENNSYLVANIA STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION Agency Head (Central Office) HR Directors Supervisors Ensures all aspects of CDL program are adhered to Testing Training Submits reimbursement to the OA

8 PENNSYLVANIA STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION Types of testing New Hires, Promotion Out of pool for 30+ days Pre-Employment Vendor controlled process; computerized selection Must be sent within 72 hours Random Fatality or Employee citied for moving violation Alcohol test within 8 hours; Drug test within 32 hours Post-Accident Use visual observation checklist and questions Transport employee to and from test Reasonable Suspicion Prior to returning after positive test or self-disclosure Tested for drug and alcohol Return-to-duty Done after positive test passes return-to-duty At least 6 tests in first 12 months Follow-up

9 PENNSYLVANIA STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION Key Points of CDL management directive All employees covered by the CDL regulations will receive educational material which explains the requirements, policies, and procedures of the drug and alcohol testing program & sign a certificate indicating such. All CDL-covered employees are required to ask their physician if their prescription medications could adversely affect their ability to safely operate a CMV. Testing is to be conducted on duty time and employees will be in compensable status

10 PENNSYLVANIA STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION Key Points of CDL management directive Agencies must annually obtain motor vehicle records of each driver it employs and a certification from each employees listing any motor vehicle violations, except parking violations OR certify no such violation occurred Employees are not permitted to operate a CMV unless the position description includes those duties Conditional offer of employment, pending negative results and ensure no work is preformed before results are received Absence for 30 calendar days (including summer break) must be re-tested for pre-employment If employee refuses to be tested, this is equivalent to a positive test

11 PENNSYLVANIA STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION Questions? Amber Heintzelman, PASSHE-wide CDL Coordinator aheintzelman@passhe.eduaheintzelman@passhe.edu /717-720-4194 Donna Hoskins-Helm, OA dhoskinshe@pa.govdhoskinshe@pa.gov ; 717-787-8575 Jessica Byerly, OA jbyerly@pa.govjbyerly@pa.gov ; 717-787-8575


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