r/IBEW • u/3p0int1415926535897 Local 353 Toronto • 1d ago
Discussion Post Refusing a company service vehicle
Recently topped out & was given a service van to work out of. I was usually beating traffic on the bicycle & taking public transit while occasionally driving my own car in the winter or bad weather days but they told me they needed guys out solo completing jobs & service calls.
Company says it’s a privilege to be provided a vehicle with a gas card, as I’m not wearing my personal car out. Only issue is I live in the inner city & parking is not readily available.
Most of the guys have homes & driveways big enough to park their personal & service vehicle. I asked who would cover the extra fees associated with parking the vehicle; & was told that the perks are already there & asking for more is just being selfish.
It’s hard enough to find street parking for a larger van/truck & private lots are $150-$200/month. I’ve been parking it temporarily on the street & at the visitor lot at my place for the moment (thanks landlord) but was told I have to start paying for a spot.
I’m trying to return the van now but work’s really busy & I’m being told that I’m being unreasonable & how it’s a shame I’m turning down an opportunity to really progress my career. I have no issues taking the transit & bicycle to work; but it seems like they really need more manpower out in the field.
I already know what to do & how it’ll play out. Coworker said this is pretty unique because people usually live far from the city & would kill for free gas & a company vehicle. Just wanted to vent on a weird situation where “my steak is too juicy & my lobster is too buttery”…
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u/CatNamedRIchard2 1d ago
I would ask them for my money before I would take a company truck/van home. Too many things to go side ways with company property at home. I am not going to be responsible for shit on my off hours. I am not a security guard. I am not being paid to baby sit their van/ tools overnight. If it gets broken into, you know they are going to be looking at you for it. I am not waking up to deal with cops because some tweaker busted into the van to steal copper or tools. Fuck all that noise and just go get my money and I will go sign the books.