Co-Driver Environmental Services

Co-Driver Environmental Services

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Type

Labor, Full Time

Job Number

26-PEDE-01

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

08/18/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

05

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POSITION SUMMARY

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

Posting Type: Announcement

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

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 be or become a resident of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and must maintain residency throughout employment.

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• A current, valid Commercial Class A or B Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operators 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 drivers 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.

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, drivers 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.

NOTE: 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.

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS

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.

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 trucks 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.

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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 possess a Class A or B CDL with the "L" airbrake restriction lifted from the license? Take a picture of the front of your license on a smart phone and attach. YOU MUST ATTACH A CLEAR PICTURE/COPY OF THE FRONT OF YOUR CURRENT VALID CDL IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDRED FOR THIS POSITION. IF YOU DO NOT ATTACH A CLEAR PICTURE/COPY OF YOUR CDL YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.

• Yes
• No

03

Please briefly describe your paid professional driving experience operating vehicles that require a Class A or B CDL. This experience is not required. If you do not possess this experience please type N/A.

Required Question

Employer City of Pittsburgh

Address 414 Grant Street

Room 431

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219

Phone 412-255-2710

Website http://www.pghjobs.net