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B. INDIVIDUALS SUBJECT TO TESTING

Section 900.100 Individuals Subject to Testing

Individuals will be subjected to testing as provided in the following Sections.

Section 900.101 Applicants/New Employees

All applicants who have been extended a conditional job offer will be required to undergo the following as
part of the employment process:

A. Regular New Hires
1. Submit to a substance abuse test for illegal substances prior to becoming an employee of
Augusta, Georgia. Such screening must be completed within 24 hours of the time the applicant is
instructed to submit to the screening. Any screening not completed within that 24 hour period will
not be accepted
2. Sign a Substance Abuse Coverage Form (Form SA-1) within 45 days of the first day of work.
This form states that the applicant has read, understands and agrees that he/she is subject to this
Policy as a condition of employment with Augusta, Georgia. The signed form will be retained in
the employee's personnel file.
3. Sign a Test Consent Form (Form SA-3). This form authorizes Augusta, Georgia and/or its
representatives to perform the appropriate tests to identify the presence of drugs or controlled
substances and releases test results as necessary to administer this Policy. The signed form will
be forwarded to Risk Management where it will be retained in the employee's drug test file.
a. Refusal of an applicant to sign SA-3 will remove the applicant from consideration for
employment with Augusta, Georgia since the employment process cannot be completed.
B. Transit Applicant or New Hire and Holders of Commercial Driver's License
1. Submit to a pre-employment substance abuse screening for illegal substances prior to becoming
an employee of Augusta, Georgia. Such screening must be completed prior to performing any
safety sensitive function.
2. Sign a Substance Abuse Coverage Form (Form SA-2) within 45 days of the first day of work,
which form states that the applicant has read, understands and agrees that he/she is subject to this
Policy as a condition of employment with Augusta, Georgia. The signed form will be retained in
the employee's personnel file.
3. No Form SA-3 (Test Consent Form) is required. This is due to prohibition by the FTA for
employee to sign any type of waiver including a consent form.
4. Sign an Information Request Form allowing Augusta, Georgia to submit request on drug testing
history from any DOT-regulated employers for whom you have worked within the previous two
years. (Form SA-7).
5. If you have failed or refused a DOT drug or alcohol pre-employment test within the previous two
years you must provide this information when requested.

Section 900.102 Transfers/Promotions

A. Any employee who transfers or is promoted into a safety-sensitive position will be drug tested prior
to assuming the duties of the position.
B. Any employee who is promoted or transferred so as to become a Transit Employee or CDL Holder
will be drug tested, in accordance with Federal regulations, prior to assuming the duties of that
position.

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