Laborer

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Laborers to join their Public Works and Parks departments. This role involves performing essential maintenance and repairs across various County facilities, including buildings, roads, and parks. Candidates will engage in physical labor, operate various equipment, and work in diverse weather conditions. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to the upkeep of vital infrastructure and public spaces, ensuring safety and functionality for the community. If you are ready to take on a rewarding role that supports your local area, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in road/bridge construction or parks maintenance.
• Ability to perform physical labor and work flexible schedules.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs in County buildings and grounds.
• Maintain and repair County roads and bridges, including snow removal.

Skills

General maintenance and repair procedures

Ability to follow policies and procedures

Physical labor

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lawn mower

Weed trimmer

Forklift

Jackhammer

Trash compactor

Zamboni

Job description

Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application.

Salary: $22.0139 per hour

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or its equivalent AND one (1) year of experience in road/bridge construction work, parks maintenance landscaping, and/or trades assistance, or experience related to these types of work. An equivalent combination of related education/training and/or experience may be substituted.

It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass a background check, which includes verification of Allegheny County Real Estate Tax status.

Position Summary:

Allegheny County is the 2nd largest county in Pennsylvania, and home to 130 municipalities, including the City of Pittsburgh. The County owns and maintains 521 Bridges and 378 miles of Roads. It also provides maintenance of the grounds for nine (9) County parks consisting of over twelve (12) thousand acres of park land. The County maintains approximately three (3) million square feet of building space which includes 600,000 square feet of leased space in over 130 buildings throughout the County. The Public Works Department oversees the County's Capital Projects Program for all roads, bridges, and facilities associated with the Public Works Department and Facilities Management.

There are Laborer positions located in both the Department of Public Works and Parks.

Overview:

Duties:

• Performs maintenance and makes repairs in various County buildings and grounds (e.g., cuts grass and trims weeds, using lawn mower and weed trimmer; cleans buildings, washes windows, empties trash cans, etc.)
• Performs maintenance and makes repairs to County roads, bridges, etc. (e.g., repairs streets and sidewalks with asphalt, cold patching materials and concrete; shovels snow from walks and drainage ditches; patches highway surfaces; sets up barriers, cleans berms, sets out warning flags, sweeps and cleans roads, bridges and ramps, etc.)
• May operate any of the following equipment (e.g., chain saw, Vac-All, forklift, jackhammer, trash compactor, Zamboni, etc.)
• Performs other related duties as required or requested.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• General maintenance and repair procedures
• Hazards and safety precautions of the work

Skill in:

Ability to:

• Complete assignments on time
• Follow policies and procedures of the Public Works Department
• Work well with others and take direction
• Work a flexible schedule at any County location
• Perform physical labor on a daily basis

Physical Abilities: Walking, driving, standing unaided for extended periods of time (minimum of 3 hours without a break), bending, squatting, grasping, pulling/pushing, kneeling, reaching above shoulder, climbing, lifting up to 80 lbs., maintaining balance on a ladder/roof, seeing, hearing, using both hands, manual dexterity.

Working Conditions: Exposure to weather conditions (may include extreme heat, extreme cold, humidity, rain, snow, ice, dust) and noise (may be constant or intermittent sounds or a high pitch or level sufficient to cause distraction).

Residency: Allegheny County within 1 year.

Veterans' Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - M/F/V/D

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