Power Equipment Operator

Block by Block•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

Circulate through the district and civic spaces, utilizing an ATLV or riding litter vacuum, sweeping up trash, litter, leaves, and power washing sidewalks and other public space items. This work will usually be conducted by a team towing a large power washing unit and/or driving a large sweeper and will generally take place early in the morning.

Requirements

Power washing + Landscaping background
Ability to operate a litter vehicle
Ability to use and operate a smart device
Basic reading and writing abilities
Valid Driver's License
Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive a pickup truck towing a trailer with power washing unit on it and/or drive a large ATLV or riding litter vacuum.
Must possess the physical capacity to stand and traverse continuously during an eight-hour shift, with normal breaks (two fifteen minutes, and one thirty-minute meal break).
Must be able to work outdoors in all conditions with provided inclement weather gear.

Responsibilities

Circulates through assigned work zone in the district or civic spaces completing manual and /or mechanical cleaning of needed items/spaces.
Operates large hot water power unit to clean sidewalks, plazas, street furniture or any other areas in need of cleaning.
Operates ATLV or litter vacuum to sweep up litter, debris, leaves etc.
Follows all safety protocols to safeguard equipment, vehicles and pedestrians while operating equipment.
Troubleshoots and provides basic daily maintenance such as cleaning filters, emptying hoppers etc.
Reports issues to supervisor immediately.
Watches for unwanted behaviors or criminal activity and reports to Operations Manager via observe and report through two-way radios. Must be able to articulate an accurate description of persons, vehicles, and other similar identifiers.
Seeks to actively engage or acknowledge pedestrians with a friendly greeting or identifies visitors in order to provide directions, information, city information or recommendations.
Provides written reports via SMART system of broken infrastructure, graffiti, and provides a basic daily report of inspections, accomplishments and tasks completed.
Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language in order to create basic reports.
Must maintain a positive, professional environment in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures and overall Block by Block standards of expected professionalism.