Heavy Equipment Operator

City of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in public works is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to join their team. This role involves safely operating a variety of heavy machinery, assisting in the construction and maintenance of city properties, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing minor repairs and maintenance on equipment while utilizing technology to maintain records and prepare reports. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the infrastructure of Pittsburgh and ensure the smooth operation of essential city services.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment required.
• Valid Commercial Class B driver's license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Operates various heavy equipment for construction and maintenance tasks.
• Services and maintains equipment, ensuring safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Safety Procedures

Maintenance and Repair

Technological Hardware Use

Education

Pre-Apprentice Heavy Equipment Operator Program

Tools

GPS

Microsoft Office

Cartegraph

Job description

Safely operates heavy construction equipment and other related equipment.

Department: Public Works

Posting Type: Announcement/Bid

Salary: $30.14 per hour.

Union: This position is included in the Pittsburgh Joint Collective Bargaining Committee and will be filled in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Union Bid Form: Not required. Your application for this position will serve as your union Bid Form.

Civil Service Classification: Non-Competitive

General Application Requirements:

You must submit or show proof of all the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.

1. Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable) and completed supplemental questions.
2. Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and must remain a resident throughout employment.
3. A current, valid Commercial Class B driver’s license with the “L” airbrake restriction lifted is required at the time of submitting application and must be maintained throughout employment. Your driver's license will be verified prior to appointment to the position.

NOTE: If your name appears on the current eligibility list for the position of Heavy Equipment Operator you do NOT need to re-apply. If you re-apply your application will be disqualified.

NOTE: The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes but is not limited to criminal background, driver's license and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration for employment based on the results of their background investigation (as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered).

Qualifying Requirements:

Your City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed, and your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will be sent an eligibility letter regarding your eligible/ineligible status.

1. WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show two (2) years of experience operating various types of heavy equipment (i.e., rubber and track high lifts/loaders, bulldozers, rubber and track pavers, rollers, graders, backhoes, gradalls, skidsteers, excavators, cranes (rated 10 tons and over), and other types of related equipment. (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.)
2. EDUCATION/TRAINING: None required for this position.
3. EQUIVALENCY: Work experience may be substituted if the application clearly shows successful completion of a Pre-Apprentice Heavy Equipment Operator Program (or equivalent) from an accredited institution.

If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date.

1. Written: None required for this position.
2. Performance: Based on the knowledge/abilities listed in the Position Description section of this announcement. Examinations will be scheduled as needed.
3. Medical: Required.

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Job Responsibilities:

• Operates various types of heavy equipment (i.e., rubber and track high lifts/loaders, bulldozers, rubber and track pavers, rollers, graders, backhoes, gradalls, skidsteers, excavators, cranes (rated 10 tons and over), and other types of related equipment.
• Assists in construction and maintenance of City property, providing such tasks as excavating and backfilling for landslides, street failures, road construction, road repair, plowing snow, sewer construction, bridge inspection, playgrounds, ball fields, park features, etc.
• Services, maintains, and makes minor repairs to equipment; may be required to assist in performing major repairs.
• Ensures that appropriate safety procedures are observed in the operation of, repair of and vicinity of equipment.
• Safely loads and unloads materials from City vehicles.
• Drives City vehicle as required.
• Uses a variety of technological hardware (i.e., computers, laptops, tablets, smart phones, GPS, cameras, etc.) and/or software (i.e., email, Cartegraph, Microsoft Office, etc.) to maintain records and prepare accurate reports on work performed.
• Performs activities and functions of related lower-level personnel as assigned or required.
• Performs such other related tasks and duties that are assigned or required.
• May work all three shifts, weekends and holidays.

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