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Refuse Collection Loader

Vibrant Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/6/2026
Environmental

Pittsburgh, PA - Onsite

  • $19.46 per hour. USD / Year
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Experience: No job-specific experience required

Website City of Pittsburgh

Position Summary

Loads a solid waste/recycling truck. Collects refuse/recycling (i.e. household, bulk or recycling) on designated City routes.

Department: Public Works, Bureau of Environmental Services

Posting Type: Announcement/Bid

Salary: $19.46 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.

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 become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and remain a resident throughout employment.Click here to view a map of City of Pittsburgh neighborhoods.

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, 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.

Qualifying Requirements

Your City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed, and 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 be sent an eligibility letter regarding your eligible/ineligible status.

WORK EXPERIENCE: None required for this position.

EDUCATION/TRAINING: None required for this position.

EQUIVALENCY: None required for this position.

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS

Civil Service Examination(s)

If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date.

Written: None required for this position.

Performance: None required for this position.

Medical: Required.

POSITION DUTIES

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

Carries, lifts, and loads solid waste (weighing between 75 to 100 lbs.) into truck daily.

Replaces refuse containers and lids; ensures that surrounding areas are clean of debris.

Maintains accurate records on equipment and refuse/recycling routes.

Cleans and maintains cab area of truck, ejection blade(s) and sweep blade(s).

Observes proper safety precautions and policies.

Receives complaints/requests from residents and refers them to assigned Foreman/Refuse Collection Supervisor.

Assists driver with the safe operation of the vehicle (i.e., assists the driver backing up vehicle, assists in narrow areas).

Performs activities and functions of related personnel and other related tasks/duties as assigned or required.

To apply for this job please visit www.governmentjobs.com.

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