Driver

Allegheny County Airport Authority•Pittsburgh, PA

10d

About The Position

Let Your Career Take Flight! We're committed to being a global aviation leader driving innovation, regional growth and prosperity by investing in our employees, customers, airlines, and partners The ACAA’s Driver position involves operating trucks, snowplows, and other equipment as required to maintain the airport in an operational condition. Working assigned shifts, the Driver is required to be available for overtime during the snow season to operate snow removal equipment Here is how the Driver will help: Develop or participate in the job safety analysis procedures. Operate vehicles and equipment such as single axle tandem and tri axle dump trucks, 28 foot snow removal equipment, 20 passenger bus, 26 foot brush hog grass cutter, street sweepers, runway painting equipment, sewer cleaning equipment, deicer trucks with 50 foot & 75 foot booms, fuel truck and assorted trailers including 40 foot low boy trailer. Check oil, hydraulic fluid and water levels. Apply grease to vehicle and equipment lubrication points. Haul equipment to job sites. Effectively communicates on radio. Travel on the A.O.A. using tower communications radio. Work safely and abide by all ACAA safety guidelines. Perform other related tasks as assigned or required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of experience as driver in maintenance environment.
Must provide his/her own personal protective footwear (Composite toe safety shoes)
Must possess a current, valid Pennsylvania Class “A” Commercial Drivers License (C.D.L.) with the Tank/Hazmat (X.) and Passenger (P) commercial endorsements.
Knowledge of F.A.A. ground control and radio procedures.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and techniques of safety precautions and injury prevention programs.
Ability to work under adverse climatic conditions for extended hours.
Ability to work independently or as a team member for projects.
Ability to learn airfield and safe driving procedures for independent movement on the airfield.
Serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of the Authority's Ethics Policy.
Exhibit behavior reflective of the Authority’s Values “SOARING.”.
Ability to work all shifts scheduled or assigned in a 24/7 operation.

Responsibilities

Develop or participate in the job safety analysis procedures.
Operate vehicles and equipment such as single axle tandem and tri axle dump trucks, 28 foot snow removal equipment, 20 passenger bus, 26 foot brush hog grass cutter, street sweepers, runway painting equipment, sewer cleaning equipment, deicer trucks with 50 foot & 75 foot booms, fuel truck and assorted trailers including 40 foot low boy trailer.
Check oil, hydraulic fluid and water levels.
Apply grease to vehicle and equipment lubrication points.
Haul equipment to job sites.
Effectively communicates on radio.
Travel on the A.O.A. using tower communications radio.
Work safely and abide by all ACAA safety guidelines.
Perform other related tasks as assigned or required.

Benefits

We offer two plan options for healthcare coverage from high-quality insurance carriers, as well as an ACAA-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that will help offset the cost of many medical expenses.
ACAA employees pay almost $1,200 less per year in healthcare payroll contributions than the average employee in other companies, according to market surveys.
When HRA funding is included, the health-plan deductibles paid by ACAA employees are about $1,200 lower on average than the costs paid by employees of other companies.
ACAA does not require that employees meet a separate deductible for pharmacy expenses before prescription-drug coverage kicks in.
ACAA’s dental plans (included with healthcare coverage) offer an option covering children’s orthodontia.
Employees may enroll their children from 6 weeks to 5 years of age in our on-site preschool and childcare center, La Petite Academy, at Pittsburgh International Airport.
Employees also can take advantage of a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to help pay for health care and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
All eligible full-time ACAA employees participate in the Allegheny County Employees Pension Plan, a defined-benefit plan that vests after 10 years of service.
Employees also may participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan, which allows them to contribute part of their pay on a pre-tax basis into long-term retirement investments.
A robust Employee Assistance Program (including access to free counselling sessions, financial guidance, and care coordination), life insurance options, a wellness program, and eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program round out ACAA’s exemplary benefits.