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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEES

Public Works Maintenance Worker, Borough of Avalon, Allegheny County – Applications are currently being accepted by the Borough Council for the position of Public Works Maintenance Worker. Maintenance workers perform a variety of physical and mental tasks associated with the maintenance, repair, and construction of Public Works assets. Essential functions include equipment operations, such as repairing and performing general maintenance tasks on Borough roadways, operating light- or medium- weight trucks, and plowing and removing snow; vehicle repair and maintenance; storm and sanitary repair and maintenance; and property maintenance tasks at municipal buildings, parks, and recreation areas. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and valid driver’s license; a CDL license is preferred but not required. Must be able to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis, especially during periods of snow. Flagger certification, CPO certification, and Pesticide Application certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire. This is a union position, affiliated with General Teamsters Local 249. The full job description can be viewed here. Interested candidates should submit their application to info@boroughofavalon.org or Manager, Borough of Avalon, 640 California Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15202 no later than 4:00 pm, Monday, June 30, 2025. Public Works Part Time Employees, Borough of Avalon, Allegheny County – Applications are currently being accepted by the Borough Council for part time public works employees. These employees perform a variety of work associated with the maintenance, repair, and construction of DPW assets. The part time employees report to the Public Works Superintendent. Workers operate a variety of equipment, which may include hand tools, power tools, light equipment, riding lawn mower, push lawn mower, trimmers, and pickup trucks. Must have a valid driver’s license. The part time employee will have an opportunity to work up to 32 hours per week at a rate of $22/hour. Please review the complete job description prior to applying. All those interested should submit their application to info@boroughofavalon.org or Manager, Borough of Avalon, 640 California Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15202. Please call the Borough Administration Office at 412-761-5820 with questions. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Public Works Part Time Seasonal Employees, Borough of Avalon, Allegheny County – Applications are currently being accepted by the Borough Council for part time seasonal public works employees. These employees perform a variety of work associated with the maintenance, repair, and construction of DPW assets. The seasonal employees report to the Public Works Superintendent. Workers operate a variety of equipment, which may include hand tools, power tools, light equipment, riding lawn mower, push lawn mower, trimmers, and pickup trucks. Must have a valid driver’s license. The part time employee will have an opportunity to work 24-32 hours per week at a rate of $18/hour from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Please review the complete job description prior to applying. Interested applicants should submit their application to info@boroughofavalon.org or Manager, Borough of Avalon, 640 California Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15202. Please call the Borough Administration Office at 412-761-5820 with questions. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
Avalon Borough is an equal opportunity employer.
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