Laborer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Ability to work in accordance with established Authority and departmental safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to follow instructions and specifications.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to drive a van or truck.
• Ability to lift objects ranging from 10 to 80 pounds.
• Able to repeatedly climb, carry, balance, kneel, squat, crawl, twist, stretch, bend at the waist, reach, grasp, push and pull.
• Ability to walk several miles daily both long and short distances in all kinds of weather conditions.
• Considerable knowledge of appropriate materials, tools and equipment of assigned activity such as, but not limited to; hand and electrical tools, drills, hammers, saws, wrenches, screwdrivers, brooms, shovels and jackhammers.
• Ability to safely use tools and equipment appropriately.
• Must have mechanical skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally.
• Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment and to react with discretion under varying conditions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and appropriate relationships with the public and other Authority employees.
• Must be a bona fide resident of Allegheny County or must be willing to establish and maintain residency within Allegheny County within six (6) months after the hire date.
• The applicant must present a current, valid Class C Pem1sylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License, at the time of application or prior to appointment. This license must be current and valid throughout employment with the Authority.
• High School Diploma and/or GED equivalence.
• 6 months of responsible physical work, related laborer experience and on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Participate in various projects or tasks requiring physical labor.
• Drive to assigned areas.
• Paint, sweep, perform snow removal Salting, planting, removal, trimming of plants, shrubs, trees, asphalt patching, m1xmg of cement, installing of signs and changing light bulbs and related items.
• Perform general maintenance projects as assigned.
• Perform activities, functions, and other related tasks and duties as assigned or required.