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300 H - Employee Relations
City of Greensboro Personnel Policy Manuał
C. Any time an employee is involved in a physical altercation on the job (outside of the scope
of official duties) unless it was obviously an unprovoked assault on the employee and he was
defending himself.
5.5 Post-Accident Drug Testing
A. Any time an employee is involved in an accident (vehicle or equipment) while on City
business which is not readily explainable by circumstances, he will be subject to post accident
drug and alcohol testing.
B. CDL/safety sensitive employees must be tested within two hours after any accident
involving a fatality or if the driver receives a traffic citation for a moving violation as a result of
the accident.
5.6 Random Drug Testing
A. CDL Operators and those in safety sensitive positions (as required under Federal Highway
Administration 49 CFR Part 382), sworn police officers, sworn firefighters, and 911 emergency
communications specialists are subject to random drug testing.
B. Refusal by an employee to take a random drug or alcohol test will result in a report to the
department of motor vehicles (DMV) where required by law, and in a disciplinary discharge.
The employee will not be allowed to resign after refusing a drug test nor will he be allowed
to self-refer to an employee assistance program to avoid dismissal; the official designation
of the termination will be “disciplinary discharge.” The employee will be allowed to enter an
explanation for their refusal into their personnel file.
5.7 Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Requirements
In addition to the City’s alcohol and drug policies, there are additional requirements specifically
for CDL Operators and those in safety sensitive positions as mandated by the United States
Department of Transportation motor carrier regulations including the Federal Highway
Administration 49 CFR Part 382.
A. CDL drivers and those in safety sensitive positions may not consume alcohol:
1. Within four hours before performing a safety sensitive function
2. While performing a safety-sensitive function
3. After a fatal accident until the employee has been tested or after eight hours has elapsed,
whichever occurs first.
4. After a non-fatal accident until the employee has been tested or after eight hours has
elapsed unless the employee’s involvement can be completely discounted as a contributing
factor to the accident.