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Sweeper Operator

Salary

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Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Type

CS Non-Competitive, Full Time

Job Number

24-SWOZ-01

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

01/19/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

04

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POSITION SUMMARY

Operates street sweeper on assigned route(s).

Department: Public Works, Bureau of Operations

Posting Type: Announcement/Bid

Salary: $27.03 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

REQUIREMENTS

General Application 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.

• Click here (https://arcg.is/vD5Hn) to view a map of City of Pittsburgh neighborhoods.

• Applicants must comply with the City of Pittsburgh's COVID 19 vaccination mandate.

• A current, valid Commercial Class B Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License (or out of state equivalent) with the "L" airbrake restriction lifted from the license AND the "N" tank truck or "X" combination hazardous materials and tank truck endorsement on the license is required at the time of application. License must be maintained throughout employment. If you possess an out of state license you must obtain a PA CDL prior to appointment to the position.

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 from employment based on the results of their background investigation (as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered).

Qualifying Requirements:

Your City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed and 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 be sent an eligibility letter regarding your eligible/ineligible status.

• WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show that you are a CURRENT City of Pittsburgh employee with a minimum of six (6) months of experience operating a street sweeper (which may include time served acting in the Sweeper Operator or Truck Driver positions) or a minimum of two (2) years of paid full-time experience operating trucks that require a Class B CDL driver's license. (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.

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS

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

• Written: None required for this position.

• Performance: None required for this position.

• Medical: Required.

NOTE: Department may require a written/performance skills assessment at the time of interview. This is not a Civil Service Examination.

POSITION DUTIES

• Drives street sweeper to clean streets on assigned route in accordance with City, departmental and state safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

• Performs routine preventive maintenance, makes minor repairs and adjustments to conveyer belt, gutter broom, etc., and cleans equipment; reports need for equipment repair to supervisor.

• Checks oil, water, gas, brushes, tires, etc., on sweeper; maintains accurate records on assigned equipment.

• During cold weather months, performs duties of Truck Driver.

• Performs activities and functions of related lower level personnel and other related tasks/duties as assigned or required.

Click here to view the full job description including knowledge, skills, and abilities and working conditions for this position. Locate and click on the position title to view the complete job description.

Full-time City employees receive a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

• Pension

• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Vacation

• Personal Days

  (Benefits may be modified based on collective bargaining unit terms.)

  01

  The City of Pittsburgh welcomes all applicants, including those who would need to relocate to satisfy the Residency Requirement prior to starting this position. Please elaborate on your plans to relocate to Pittsburgh if you do not already live within the City of Pittsburgh municipality. If you already reside within the City of Pittsburgh, please write N/A.

  02

  Do you possess a current, valid Commercial Class B Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License with the "L" airbrake restriction lifted from the license AND the "N" tank truck or "X" combination hazardous materials and tank truck endorsement? If you possess an out of state equivalent CDL you must obtain a PA CDL prior to appointment if selected to fill this role.

• Yes.

• No

• I possess an out of state equivalent and understand I must obtain a PA CDL prior to appointment if selected to fill this role.

  03

  Please select one answer that best describes your Class A or B CDL driving experience.

• I am a current City of Pittsburgh employee with a minimum of six months of experience operating a street sweeper.

• I possess a minimum of two years of full-time experience operating trucks that require a Class A or B CDL driver's license

• Other

  04

  Are you a current City of Pittsburgh PJCBC employee?

• Yes

• No

  05

  Did you remember to attach your complete resume with this application? If you did not, your application may be disqualified.

• Yes

• No

  06

  Due to the City of Pittsburgh's COVID-19 vaccine mandate, the City of Pittsburgh requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Do you agree to provide proof of vaccination if you are selected to fill this position?

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Agency

City of Pittsburgh

Address

414 Grant Street Room 431 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219

Phone

412-255-2710

Website

http://www.pghjobs.net

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