AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I

Pittsburgh, PA; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 57,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pittsburgh Public Schools is seeking an Automotive Equipment Operator I to operate and drive trucks to deliver supplies to schools and administrative offices. The role includes loading, unloading, performing pre-trip inspections, and reporting maintenance needs to the supervisor.

The position requires a valid PA driver's license, a High School Diploma or GED, and a clean driving record. Occasional heavy lifting may be required and residency within district boundaries is expected.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of City of Pittsburgh traffic laws, names and locations of city streets, schools and buildings of the Pittsburgh School System.
• Minimum of one year experience operating large trucks owned by the School District.
• Clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Operates automobiles, trucks or vans to deliver supplies to schools or administrative offices.
• Loads, transports and unloads materials to requested locations.
• Performs required Pennsylvania DOT pre trip inspections and reports maintenance needs.

Skills

Truck operation

Driving

Pre-trip inspection

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

POSITION TITLE

Automotive Equipment Operator I

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Operates automobiles, trucks or vans to deliver supplies to various schools or administrative offices. Loads, transports and unloads such materials to specific delivery locations as requested. Must be able to perform a required Pennsylvania Department of Transportation pre trip inspection. Adds air, gas, oil, etc., as needed or reports major maintenance needs to truck supervisor. Maintains condition of truck assigned including washing, minor maintenance, etc. Receives pick-up and delivery drays covering material and equipment to be transported. Loads material on truck and transports to the required location then unloads and places in specific area. After trip, dates and signs receipted drays, returning them to truck supervisor. Supervises truck helper when necessary. Frequent lifting required between 50 to 80 lbs. Occasional lifting over 80 pounds required.

Salary:

$27.89/hour

WORK MONTHS

12 Months

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of City of Pittsburgh traffic laws, names and locations of city streets, schools and buildings of the Pittsburgh School System.
• Minimum of one year experience operating large trucks owned by the School District.
• Complete knowledge of all food service and mail truck routes.
• Clean driving record required.

EDUCATION REQUIRED

High School Diploma or GED (General Education Development)

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE REQUIRED

Must possess a valid Pennsylvania state motor vehicle operator’s license

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The working conditions and physical requirements described here are representative of, but not limited to, those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made.

• Varies based on the needs of the supervisor

APPLICANT ELIGIBILE CRITERIA

Certain transfers and promotions, pursuant to state legislation, may require an employee to obtain an act 151 clearance at a cost of $10, payable by the employee. Negative reports will be reviewed on a case by case basis and appropriate action will be taken.

CITY OF PITTSBURGH RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

This position requires individuals to live in the territorial boundaries of the School District of Pittsburgh. If hired for this position you will be required to establish residence within three calendar months of your hire date with Pittsburgh Public Schools.