Power Equipment Operator

Block by Block; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with FSA/HSA

Paid time off and holidays

Bonus program

401K retirement savings plan

Vehicle allowance

Job summary

Block By Block is hiring for a first-shift labor role in the Pittsburgh area. You will perform power washing, litter vacuum operations, and street cleaning in district and civic spaces during early morning hours.

Shift specifics: Wed–Sun, Wed–Fri 4:00am–12:30pm; Sat–Sun 6:00am–2:30pm. This is a union job with union benefits; a valid driver’s license is required and English language skills are essential for reporting.

Qualifications

• Power washing + Landscaping background.
• Ability to operate a litter vehicle.
• Ability to use and operate a smart device.
• Basic reading and writing abilities.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Circulates through assigned work zone in the district or civic spaces completing manual and /or mechanical cleaning of needed items/spaces.
• Operates large hot water power unit to clean sidewalks, plazas, street furniture or any other areas in need of cleaning.
• Operates ATLV or litter vacuum to sweep up litter, debris, leaves etc.
• Follows all safety protocols to safeguard equipment, vehicles and pedestrians while operating equipment.
• Troubleshoots and provides basic daily maintenance such as cleaning filters, emptying hoppers etc.
• Reports issues to supervisor immediately.
• Watches for unwanted behaviors or criminal activity and reports to Operations Manager via observe and report through two-way radios.
• Provides written reports via SMART system of broken infrastructure, graffiti, and provides a basic daily report of inspections, accomplishments and tasks completed.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language in order to create basic reports.
• Must maintain a positive, professional environment in full compliance with Block by Block standards.

Skills

Power washing + Landscaping background

Ability to operate a litter vehicle

Ability to use and operate a smart dev

Job description

We are proud to offer the following benefits:

• Insurance: Medical with available FSA and/or HSA, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Life, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Critical Illness, and Accident.


• Paid time off: Vacation, Sick Time and/or PTO (Only where required by local requirements and contract agreements), Paid Leave (only where required by law), Holidays (only where required by contract agreement), Floating Holidays (only where required by contract agreement), Birthday Pay (eligible after one year of service at most locations unless otherwise stated in CBA), Jury Duty (only where required by law).


• Bonuses: Availability of bonuses varies and is dependent on multiple factors including but not limited to: location, position and contract agreements. Employee Recognition Awards, Employee Referral Bonus Program (select positions only), Bonus Program (Operations Manager, RVP, and executive positions only).


• Other: 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Vehicle Allowance (only available for specific corporate positions, based on location and position).

Salary Range

$20.55-$20.55

Job Description

This is a union job with union benefits.

Summary:Circulate through the district and civic spaces, utilizing an ATLV or riding litter vacuum, sweeping up trash, litter, leaves, and power washing sidewalks and other public space items. This work will usually be conducted by a team towing a large power washing unit and/or driving a large sweeper and will generally take place early in the morning.

Pay Rate: $20.55/hourly

Required Experiences/Skillset:

• Power washing + Landscaping background


• Ability to operate a litter vehicle


• Ability to use and operate a smart device


• Basic reading and writing abilities

Required Licensure:

• Valid Driver's License

Shift Specifics:

• Wed. - Sun.
  
  
  
  • Wed., Thu. & Fri. from 4:00am to 12:30pm
  
  
  • Sat. & Sun. from 6:00am to 2:30pm
  
  
  
  

Essential Functions:With pride, we make public spaces friendly and vibrant for the communities we serve.

• Circulates through assigned work zone in the district or civic spaces completing manual and /or mechanical cleaning of needed items/spaces.


• Operates large hot water power unit to clean sidewalks, plazas, street furniture or any other areas in need of cleaning.


• Operates ATLV or litter vacuum to sweep up litter, debris, leaves etc.


• Follows all safety protocols to safeguard equipment, vehicles and pedestrians while operating equipment.


• Troubleshoots and provides basic daily maintenance such as cleaning filters, emptying hoppers etc.


• Reports issues to supervisor immediately.


• Watches for unwanted behaviors or criminal activity and reports to Operations Manager via observe and report through two-way radios. Must be able to articulate an accurate description of persons, vehicles, and other similar identifiers.


• Seeks to actively engage or acknowledge pedestrians with a friendly greeting or identifies visitors in order to provide directions, information, city information or recommendations.


• Provides written reports via SMART system of broken infrastructure, graffiti, and provides a basic daily report of inspections, accomplishments and tasks completed.


• Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language in order to create basic reports.


• Must maintain a positive, professional environment in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures and overall Block by Block standards of expected professionalism.

Block By Block is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive a pickup truck towing a trailer with power washing unit on it and/or drive a large ATLV or riding litter vacuum.


• Must possess the physical capacity to stand and traverse continuously during an eight-hour shift, with normal breaks (two fifteen minutes, and one thirty-minute meal break).


• Must be able to work outdoors in all conditions with provided inclement weather gear.

Shift

1st Shift

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.