How much do I get paid for this contract position?

• $27/hour for the first 8 hours each weekday shift. (Mon-Fri).

• $40.5/hour for all overtime hours after the first 8 hours of your weekday shift. (Mon-Fri).

• $40.5/hour for all hours on Weekend Shifts (Sat-Sun).

• Payment will come within 7 days of the storm response end.

• Contractors will be responsible for federal, state, and local taxes. KLE will issue paid contractors 1099 tax forms for prior year payments.

• Meal per diem, $15/meal up to 3 meals per day based upon hours (4 hours –1st meal, 6 hours, 2nd meal, 12 hours, 3rd meal)
   

What is my relationship with KLE?

• You will be considered an independent contractor (1099) with no work guarantees.

• You will be required to sign an independent contract agreement, where the terms and conditions are not negotiable.

 

What are my roles & responsibilities?

• Wire guarding, protecting the public from electrical hazards, and reporting situations to DTE dispatch.

 

How do I get trained?

• Safety training will be provided by KLE on Microsoft Teams video conferencing. There will be several options for training dates. Comprehension tests will be required throughout training.

• You will be enrolled in the training course after you have completed all the required paperwork.

• You will be placed on the storm roster after you have completed the required training.

• $50 training bonus payment after successful completion of training program, to be paid following the first storm response field assignment
   

How do I know when I will be called in?

• KLE will send out mass text messages to trained roster members with the potential start date/time. Timing will vary and the event may start in 0 – 2 days from text notification.

• If you can support the event, respond to the text message accordingly and wait for further instructions.

• Your communicated willingness does not mean that you will be a part of the event, and you will receive a response either way. If you communicate willingness for an event, but do not get chosen, you will be placed as a higher priority for the next storm event.
   

Who will I be working with?

• KLE will organize teams of two people upon storm activation & rostering. When onboarding, communicate any preferred partnerships to be prioritized upon rostering. Each team member should plan to have their own vehicle, so you will not be riding with someone that you do not know.

• Teams may be different for each event.

• Your KLE Field Lead will be assigned at each event and will be your main point of contact.

• You are not required to bring a second person.

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What type of clothing should I wear?

• Jeans or khaki slacks.

• Shirts of cotton, wool, or flannel (natural fibers).

• Must dress to a professional standard (no ripped or dirty clothing, no offensive words or graphics, no tank tops, or sweatpants).

• Rubber-soled shoes or boots with leather or sturdy upper that securely fasten or tie.

• KLE will provide all necessary PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).

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What other items should I have while on duty?

• Please bring an extra change of clothes, fully charged phones, charging cords, battery power banks, full tank of gas, water, rations, prescription medications, and cash for minor purchases if payment terminals are down due to power loss.

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When does my paid time start?

• Your time will start when you arrive at the meet-up location provided by your KLE Lead, after confirming you have officially been activated. You will then be paid for all working time and accrued mileage until you arrive home at the end of your shift.

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How long will my work shift be?

• Your shift can last between 10 – 16 hours per day. You can expect to get at least 8 hours off at the end of each shift. Each location will have a different scenario, and there may be situations where you are expected to stay on site until relieved.

• Storm durations are unknown and based on the situation. Some responses could be shorter than a day, while others could last up to a month. If you can respond to the start of a storm but have an upcoming conflict, communicate that to your KLE point of contact when coordinating your response.

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How am I being reimbursed for the use of my vehicle and fuel?

• The use of your vehicle and fuel is reimbursed at the current IRS mileage rate.

• You will be reimbursed for any mileage accrued between your initial meetup spot arrival and your arrival home at the end of your shift.

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If I am unable to make one storm event, does that disqualify me from future work?

• No, you will remain on the roster; we understand not everyone can respond to every storm event.

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What if I have a family member or friend who would like to be considered for this contract position?

• Other interested parties should reach out to recruiting@kle.inc to start the recruiting process.

• All contractors must be at least 18 to be considered for this program.

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