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Water Treatment Plant Utility Worker l


Job Location:

Pittsburgh, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 2 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Utility Worker IDepartment: Water Treatment Plant Shift: Wednesday through Sunday 11:30 am 8:00 pmUnion: Pittsburgh Joint Collective Bargaining Committee (PJCBC) Operating Engineers Local 95Rate: $33.055FLSA Status: Non-ExemptThe Utility Worker I will perform manual work of limited complexity and assist in the performance of semi-skilled or skilled Participate in various projects or tasks requiring physical labor such as hosing mud in clarifier with a firehose carrying various items digging physically moving small construction jobs lifting setting up safety equipment and other labor related duties. May operate a skid steer forklift snowplow crane truck remote overhead crane truck of 1 ton or less as part of your regular duties. Perform lawn maintenance on the treatment plant and at remote sites with various lawn equipment. Push/riding mowers trimmers chain saw blower weed eater hole auger etc. Perform chemical handling to transport on plant transfer into tanks totes or drums. Also performs chemical clean up or may assist in chemical repairs. May be assigned to apply chemicals on treatment plant remote sites and collect samples. Perform facility custodial and janitorial duties indoors on the plant offices and remote sites. Clean outdoors at remote pump stations equipment grounds snow removal and salt walkways. Assist trades employees with repair replace or preventative maintenance on various equipment. Use hand tools power tools pumps and other equipment as necessary to complete tasks. May be asked to assist in traffic control during a project. Perform any other duties assigned by management or foreman. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES Must be able to work all shifts Ability to understand and follow simple oral instructions Ability to use appropriate tools and equipment Physical capability to perform physical work outdoors in all weather Ability to work with and around chemicals Ability to work in confined spaces may be required Ability to climb ladder of up to 60ft or down into a pit/vault Ability to work in pairs as a team or individually as / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSThe following requirements list the minimum education/training/experience required to qualify for this job. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be accepted. Completion of a recognized apprenticeship in the craft or equivalent training at an accredited trade or technical school or military training REQUIREMENTSApplicant must present a current valid Class C (Class 1) PA Motor Vehicle Operators License at the time of application or prior to appointment. A valid drivers license must be maintained throughout EXERCISED / RECEIVEDNo direct reports / Receives direct guidance from the Senior Manager DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to perform physical work outdoors in extreme weather; operate a pickup truck van and forklift and related equipment. The employee will work in confined high spaces like scaffolding; exhibit full range of motion to complete tasks like climbing balancing kneeling or grasping with the ability to utilize their senses such as seeing hearing and talking. The employee will perform heavy work including lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds and work in loud conditions with vibrations traffic mechanical chemical fire and explosive performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to a loud or moderate noise level within the work environment. Availability to work all three shifts weekends and holidays. Subject to remain on duty beyond normal hours or during emergency situations or other extensive EXAMINATIONEmployment may be contingent upon the results of a post-offer (initial employment or promotion) physical examination performed by the Authoritys examining TESTINGEmployment may be contingent upon the results of a post-offer (initial employment or promotion) drug screening. Continued employment may be subject to randomized drug and alcohol testing conducted without advance notice and for reasonable -EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONAbility to successfully pass a thorough investigation consisting of a criminal history check verification of prior employment and performance reference and credentials checks and in some cases credit are subject to a System for Award Management (SAM) or any successor system search as maintained by the General Services Administration (GSA) to ensure compliance with federal procurement and non-procurement : You may be considered for other available positions based on qualifications provided on your employment application. If you have questions regarding your application please contact the Human Resources Department at:Pittsburgh Human Resources Department1200 Penn AvenuePittsburgh PA An Equal Opportunity Employer: Pittsburgh Water is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on any legally protected statuses including but not limited to race color ancestry religion national origin sexual orientation age marital or family status disability gender gender identity or expression pregnancy status or veteran status. Pittsburgh Water is committed to providing candidates with reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities during our recruiting process; if you need assistance please contact us at .

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Pittsburgh Water is a publicly owned utility, providing drinking water, sewage, and stormwater services to nearly half a million people throughout the Pittsburgh area.

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