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City of Pittsburgh Laborer in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Laborer
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Laborer
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Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Job Type
Labor, Full Time
Job Number
24-LABZ-02
Department
Any
Opening Date
05/20/2024
Closing Date
6/25/2024 12:00 AM Eastern
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
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Description
Benefits
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POSITION SUMMARY
Performs manual work of limited complexity utilizing manual and/or mechanized/power tools and/or equipment; may assist in the performance of semi-skilled or skilled tasks.
Department: Any
Posting Type: Announcement/Bid
Salary: $ 23.99 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: Labor
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 remain a resident throughout employment. You are required to provide proof of residency prior to employment.
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Applicants must comply with the City of Pittsburgh's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
A current, valid Class C Pennsylvania Driver's License is required prior to appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. (CDL License is preferred, but not required). Written requests for accommodation based on the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act will be considered by the Department of Human Resources and Civil Service on an individual basis.
NOTE: If your name appears on the current eligibility list for the position of Laborer you do NOT need to re-apply. If you re-apply your application will be disqualified unless your name expires within the next ninety days. Please check the Laborer eligibility list by clicking HERE (https://cityofpittsburgh-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/alaina_plungin_pittsburghpa_gov/EZHKY5FANVJNkcWp18OSyoUB_63aA-LsFF4jORu0LIjMrA?e=9mePk0) before you submit your application.
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: None required.
EDUCATION/TRAINING: None required.
EQUIVALENCY: None required.
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.
The Department of Public Works has tentatively scheduled performance assessments for Saturday, July 13, 2024.
Interviews for those who have a successful performance assessment are tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, July 16, and Wednesday, July 17, 2024.
POSITION DUTIES
Participates in various projects or tasks requiring physical labor (e.g., street resurfacing, digging ditches, pruning shrubs, installing playground equipment, cutting grass, picking litter, emptying litter receptacles, weed control, leaf collection/removal).
Cleans streets, gutters, sewers and catch basins.
Loads and unloads materials, supplies, equipment, trash and other debris; may use hand pallet or forklift.
May be required to verify the materials, supplies, equipment, etc. received by checking shipping and/or packaging documents, and to inspect items for any shipping damage.
Salts streets, sidewalks, steps and removes snow.
Assists crafts/trades personnel in moving materials, setting forms, mixing cement, etc.
Performs minor repairs on playgrounds, streets, sidewalks, stairs, sewer, etc.
Performs simple construction jobs (e.g., barricades, fences, etc.).
Cleans buildings, offices, restrooms, shelters and the surrounding grounds.
Uses a variety of hand and power tools, equipment and pumps, sewer rodders, power mowers, etc.
May operate fueling stations (e.g., refuels City vehicles, completes and maintains records of gasoline, oil and other fluids used).
May maintain fueling stations (e.g., keeps area free from debris, moves trash barrels, etc.).
May drive trucks of one ton or less in daily routine.
May be required to assemble equipment or goods received.
May assist in locating mains and service lines and in backfilling excavations.
May work shifts, weekends and holidays.
Performs routine maintenance of equipment (e.g., power saws, compressors, etc.).
Performs such other related tasks and duties that are assigned or required.
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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.)
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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.
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Do you have a current, valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License (Class C - regular) or a current valid driver's license from another state or the U.S. Armed Forces? If you do not possess a current, valid PA Class C Driver's License: Are you able to obtain one prior to appointment if you are selected to fill this position?
N/A- I already possess the required driver's license.
YES, I AM able to obtain a PA Class C Driver's License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position.
NO, I am NOT able to obtain a PA Class C Driver's License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position.
03
Do you possess a Class A or B CDL (preferred not required)?
Yes
No
04
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
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Please provide any additional information you'd like the hiring committee to know that you have not included already.
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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