Co-Driver Environmental Services

Solid Waste Truck Driver

Drives a solid waste truck and collects refuse (i.e., household, bulk, or recycling) on designated City routes.

Department: Public Works, Bureau of Environmental Services

Salary: $25.44 per hour.

Union: This position is included in the Teamsters Local Union 249 bargaining unit and will be filled in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Union Bid Form: None required.

Civil Service Classification: Labor

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 be or become a resident of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and must maintain residency throughout employment.
• A current, valid Commercial Class A or B Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License with the "L" air brake restriction lifted from the license is required at the time of submitting the application. If you do not attach a picture or copy of your current valid Class A or B CDL, your application will be disqualified. Your driver's license will be verified prior to appointment to the position. Your license must be maintained throughout employment. Applicants holding an out-of-state Commercial Driver's License must transfer the equivalent license to Pennsylvania within 90 days of their start date.

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.

Environmental Services may require a written or performance assessment of your skills as a part of the pre-hire screening process. This is not a Civil Service Examination.

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: None required for this position
• EDUCATION/TRAINING: None required for this position.
• EQUIVALENCY: None required for this position.

Position Duties

• Drives a solid waste truck, collects refuse (i.e., household, bulk, or recycling) and empties containers on designated City routes.
• Carries, lifts, and loads solid waste (weighing up to 75 to 100 lbs.) into truck daily.
• Drives to and from landfill and on route.
• Replaces refuse containers; ensures that surrounding area is clean.
• Performs daily pre- and post-inspection of vehicle (at beginning and end of routes), and reports malfunctions and maintenance needs.
• Checks and monitors oil, water, gas, tire condition, etc.
• Requests periodic maintenance on vehicle.
• Maintains accurate records for equipment and work routes.
• Cleans and maintains cab area of truck, ejection blade, and sweeper.
• Observes proper safety precautions in the operation of the truck's hydraulic and packing system.
• Receives complaints from residents and refers the complaints to assigned foreman/supervisor.
• Performs other related tasks and duties as assigned or required.

Benefits

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.)