Job Description

Posting number: 26-TDSZ-01

Department: Public Works

Job classification: Truck Driver Special Operator

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Public Works, Drivers, Community and Social Services

Summary

Operates specialized vehicles and motorized equipment; transports crews, materials and equipment.

Department: Public Works

Posting Type: Announcement/Bid

Salary: $27.92 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: None required. Your application for this position will serve as your union bid form.

Civil Service Classification: Non-Competitive.

Examples of duties

General Requirements:

You must submit or show proof of all of 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.

• 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.
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• A current, valid Commercial Class A driver’s license with the "L" air brake restriction lifted from the license AND the "N" tank truck endorsement is required at time of application and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Candidate selected to fill this position MUST obtain the "X" combination hazardous materials and tank truck endorsement within three (3) months of date of hire/promotion.

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:

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 receive notice of your eligibility status via email.

• WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show two (2) years of full-time professional truck driving experience. (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.)
• EDUCATION/TRAINING: The application must clearly show a high school diploma or GED Equivalency.
• EQUIVALENCY: None permitted for this position. Therefore, no education/training and/or work experience may be substituted toward the qualifying requirements listed above.

Qualifications

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

• Written: None required for this position.
• Performance: None required for this position.
• Medical: Required.

Supplemental information

• 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.

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