Laborer

Allegheny County Airport Authority•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, this position involves heavy physical effort along with the knowledge of and ability to perform the many manual tasks necessary to maintain and operate an international airport.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid PA Class “C” Driver’s (CDL preferred) License and pass the airfield driver’s test within 30 days.
Must provide his/her own personal protective footwear (Safety shoes).
Must adhere to ACAA guidelines set forth by the Department of Maintenance Dress Code and Personal Protective Equipment Policy.
Extensive working knowledge of FAA Ground Control radio procedures.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and techniques of safety precautions and injury prevention programs.
Ability to work with a high degree of responsibility and awareness for the safety practices and standards of a general aviation airport in all tasks assigned to a laborer.
Must abide by all ACAA safety guidelines.
Must be able to wear and use PPE (personal protective equipment) as required.
Able to work in confined spaces.
Serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of the Authority’s Ethics Policy.

Nice To Haves

A pesticide and/or weed applicator’s license is beneficial.
CDL preferred

Responsibilities

Develop or participate in the job safety analysis procedures.
Mix and pour concrete, asphalt and hot mix to fill and repair holes in damaged sections of roads, airfield ramps, runways, taxiways and parking areas.
Use a jackhammer to break pavement.
Paint taxiways, runways, ramp areas, roadways, sidewalks, curbs, and all pavement markings.
Cut grass, cut trees with an ax or chain saw, perform seeding, fertilizing, spraying, pruning, planting, watering, weeding, mulching, and landscape construction.
Empty all trash receptacles outside the building complex, litter control of all airport property, cleaning of all work areas, sidewalk cleaning - help operators with sand clean-up on ramp and field.
Remove snow on all sidewalks and steps - assist with the drivers on plow trucks and runway sanders.
Dig holes and trenches with pick and shovel where dirt may be hard and compact.
Assist the Building Trades by moving all needed materials to and from the worksite, assisting as the ground person when needed, providing assistance and removal of trash, provide assistance with demolition, assist when pulling wire or cable, provide assistance with escort compliance as needed, clean areas and work sites as assigned.
Maintenance of water conveyance systems.
Performs other related work as assigned or directed.

Benefits

Two plan options for healthcare coverage from high-quality insurance carriers.
ACAA-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that will help offset the cost of many medical expenses.
Dental plans (included with healthcare coverage) offer an option covering children’s orthodontia.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to help pay for health care and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
All eligible full-time ACAA employees participate in the Allegheny County Employees Pension Plan, a defined benefit plan that vests after 10 years of service.
Deferred Compensation Plan, which allows them to contribute part of their pay on a pre-tax basis into long-term retirement investments.
Robust Employee Assistance Program (including access to free counselling sessions, financial guidance, and care coordination).
Life insurance options.
Wellness program.
Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.