Laborer Jobs

General Prerequisites:

• Your application will be disqualified if you neglect to provide proof as outlined.
• Disqualifications based on any general prerequisite are NOT subject to a Civil Service appeal.
• You must provide proof of each prerequisite listed at the time you submit your application (unless otherwise indicated).

• Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable) and completed supplemental questions.
• A current, valid Class C Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License at the time of filing application or prior to appointment, which must be maintained throughout employment. (CDL License is preferred, but not required.) Written requests for a special accommodation on the basis of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act will be considered by the Department of Human Resources and Civil Service on an individual basis.
• 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.
• Applicants must comply with the City of Pittsburgh's COVID-19 vaccination mandate.

NOTE: If your name appears on the current eligibility list for the position of Laborer you do NOT need to re-apply. If you re-apply your application will be disqualified. Please check the Laborer eligibility list by clicking HERE before you submit your application.

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 from employment 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.
• EDUCATION/TRAINING: None required.
• EQUIVALENCY: None required.

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.

• Uses a variety of hand and power tools, equipment and pumps, sewer rodders, power mowers, etc.
• Performs simple construction jobs (e.g., barricades, fences, etc).
• Performs such other related tasks and duties that are assigned or required.
• Cleans buildings, offices, restrooms, shelters and the surrounding grounds.
• Cleans streets, gutters, sewers and catch basins.
• Participates in various projects or tasks requiring physical labor (e.g., street resurfacing, digging ditches, pruning shrubs, installing playground equipment, cutting grass, picking litter, emptying litter receptacles, weed control, leaf collection/removal).
• May drive trucks of one ton or less in daily routine.
• Salts streets, sidewalks, steps and removes snow.
• Loads and unloads materials, supplies, equipment, trash and other debris; may use hand pallet or forklift.
• May assist in locating mains and service lines and in backfilling excavations.
• May operate fueling stations (e.g., refuels City vehicles, completes and maintains records of gasoline, oil and other fluids used).
• May be required to verify the materials, supplies, equipment, etc. received by checking shipping and/or packaging documents, and to inspect items for any shipping damage.
• Performs routine maintenance of equipment (e.g., power saws, compressors, etc).
• May be required to assemble equipment or goods received.
• May work shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Performs minor repairs on playgrounds, streets, sidewalks, stairs, sewer, etc.
• Assist craft/trades personnel in moving materials, setting forms, mixing cement, etc.
• May maintain fueling stations (e.g., keeps area free from debris, moves trash barrels, etc.).