Job Description
Salary: See Position Description
Location : Pittsburgh, PA
Job Type: CS Non-Competitive, Full Time
Job Number: 25-HEOZ-01
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 05/30/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 04
POSITION SUMMARY Safely operates heavy construction equipment and other related equipment.
Department: Public Works
Posting Type: Announcement/Bid
Salary: $30.74 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 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 B driver's license with the "L" airbrake restriction lifted is required at the time of submitting application and must be maintained throughout employment. Your driver's license will be verified 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 for 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 two (2)years of experience operating various types of heavy equipment (i.e., rubber and track high lifts/loaders, bulldozers, rubber and track pavers, rollers, graders, backhoes, gradalls, skidsteers, excavators, cranes (rated 10 tons and over), and other types of related equipment . (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.)
- EDUCATION/TRAINING: None required for this position.
- EQUIVALENCY: Work experience may be substituted if the application clearly shows successful completion of a Pre-Apprentice Heavy Equipment Operator Program (or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
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 : Based on the knowledge/abilities listed in the Position Description section of this announcement. Examinations will be scheduled as needed.
- Medical : Required.
Click to print out a copy of the performance examination event descriptions. POSITION DUTIES - Operates various types of heavy equipment (i.e., rubber and track high lifts/loaders, bulldozers, rubber and track pavers, rollers, graders, backhoes, gradalls, skidsteers, excavators, cranes (rated 10 tons and over), and other types of related equipment.
- Assists in construction and maintenance of City property, providing such tasks as excavating and backfilling for landslides, street failures, road construction, road repair, plowing snow, sewer construction, bridge inspection, playgrounds, ball fields, park features, etc.
- Services, maintains, and makes minor repairs to equipment; may be required to assist in performing major repairs.
- Ensures that appropriate safety procedures are observed in the operation of, repair of and vicinity of equipment.
- Safely loads and unloads materials from City vehicles.
- Drives City vehicle as required.
- Uses a variety of technological hardware (ie, computers, laptops, tablets, smart phones, GPS, cameras, etc.) and/or software (ie, email, Cartegraph, Microsoft Office, etc.) to maintain records and prepare accurate reports on work performed.
- Performs activities and functions of related lower-level personnel as assigned or required.
- Performs such other related tasks and duties that are assigned or required.
- May work all three shifts, weekends and holidays.
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 Class A or B CDL with the "L" airbrake restriction lifted from the license?
03
Do you possess a minimum of two (2) years of experience operating various types of heavy equipment (i.e., rubber and track high lifts/loaders, bulldozers, rubber and track pavers, rollers, graders, backhoes, gradalls, skidsteers, excavators, cranes (rated 10 tons and over), and other types of related equipment).OR Have you successfully completed a Pre-Apprentice Heavy Equipment Operator Program (or equivalent) from an accredited institution?
04
Please list all heavy equipment you have operated professionally for a minimum of two (2) years.If you do not possess this experience please type N/A.
05
Did you remember to attach your complete resume with this application? If you did not, your application may be disqualified.
Required Question City of Pittsburgh, PA
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