Specialized Truck Operator – Public Works

City of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Pittsburgh Public Works seeks an experienced equipment operator to drive and maintain specialized vehicles (tractor-trailer, flusher, vactor, etc.), transport crews and materials, and ensure safe operations at job sites.

Requirements include two years of full-time truck driving, a high school diploma or GED, a Commercial Class A license with the L air-brake restriction lifted and N tank endorsement, and City residency. Background checks are conducted.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalency required.

Responsibilities

• Drives and/or operates specialized vehicles and motorized equipment (e.g., tractor-trailer, flusher, vactor, jetter, winch, boom, aerial bucket truck, asphalt "tack" truck, crane truck, etc.).
• Inspects mechanical condition of vehicle and reports malfunctions; performs preventive maintenance and makes repairs and adjustments.
• Checks oil, water, gas, tires, etc.; may schedule periodic maintenance on vehicle; maintains written records relating to vehicle and equipment maintenance on vehicles.
• Works as a member of the vehicle's crew as assigned or required.
• Transports crews and/or materials and/or equipment.
• Loads and unloads equipment and materials as requested or required.
• Ensures that safety procedures are observed.
• May be required to provide guidance and/or assistance to assigned work crew.
• May be required to direct traffic at work site.
• May tow or operate specialized equipment.
• May work all shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Performs other related tasks and duties that are assigned or required.

Education

High school diploma or GED Equivalency

Job description

City of Pittsburgh Public Works seeks an experienced equipment operator to drive and maintain specialized vehicles (tractor-trailer, flusher, vactor, etc.), transport crews and materials, and ensure safe operations at job sites.

Requirements include two years of full-time truck driving, a high school diploma or GED, a Commercial Class A license with the L air-brake restriction lifted and N tank endorsement, and City residency. Background checks are conducted.