Heavy Equipment Operator

City of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 34,936 - 49,758; Full time

Job summary

The City of Pittsburgh is looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate a variety of heavy construction equipment. This full-time position is crucial in assisting the maintenance and improvement of city properties.

Applicants should have two years of relevant experience and a valid driver’s license. The position offers a salary of $30.74 per hour and requires adherence to safety procedures.

To learn more about job responsibilities and qualifications, please refer to the full job description linked in the posting.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience operating various types of heavy equipment is required.
• Current, valid Commercial Class B driver’s license required.
• Work experience can be substituted with completion of a Pre-Apprentice Heavy Equipment Operator Program.

Responsibilities

• Operate various types of heavy equipment.
• Assist in construction and maintenance of City property.
• Service, maintain, and make minor repairs to equipment.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed during operations.
• Use technology to maintain records and prepare reports.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety procedures

Technological hardware use

Tools

GPS

Microsoft Office

Cartegraph

Job description

Position Summary

Safely operates heavy construction equipment and other related equipment.

Department

Public Works

Posting Type

Announcement/Bid

Salary

$30.74 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

Requirements

General Application Requirements:

• Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable) and completed supplemental questions.
• Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and must remain a resident throughout employment.
• 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.

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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 based on the results of their background investigation, as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered.

Qualifying Requirements

• 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).
• EDUCATION/TRAINING: None required for this position.
• 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.

Civil Service Examinations

• Written: None required for this position.
• Performance: Based on the knowledge/abilities listed in the Position Description section of this announcement. Examinations will be scheduled based on applicant volume and weather.
• Medical: Required.

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Position Duties

• Operates various types of heavy equipment (i.e., rubber and track high lifts/loaders, bulldozers, rubber and track pavers, rollers, graders, backhoes, gradalls, skidsteers, excators, 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 (ie, computers, laptops, tablets, smart phones, GPS, cameras, etc.) and/or software (ie, 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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