Job Description

Posting number: 26-BTDSZ-01

Department: Any

Job classification: Truck Driver - Special Operator (BID)

Posting type: Promotional

Categories: Drivers

Summary

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

Department: ANY

Posting Type: 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: Not required. Your application for this position will serve as your union Bid Form.

Civil Service Classification: Non-Competitive

Examples of duties

To be eligible to bid for this position, bidders MUST:

1. Be employed by the City of Pittsburgh at the time of bidding and remain continuously employed through the awarding of this bid.
2. Qualify by being on the current Non-Competitive TRUCK DRIVER - SPECIAL OPERATOR Eligibility List OR be currently eligible for transfer to this position.

Bid award shall be made under the terms and conditions of the Agreement between the City of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Joint Collective Bargaining Committee and in accordance with Civil Service Statutes and Rules.

Bids must be submitted through the City's Online Employment Center at pghjobs.net by the closing date noted above.

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.

This notice shall be posted for the 10-day period noted 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 activities and functions of other related tasks and duties that are assigned or required.