PennDOT CDL Operator (Transportation Equipment Operator A)

Are you someone who prioritizes safety and has experience operating heavy machinery? If so, we invite you to join our team at the Department of Transportation, where our mission is to ensure that Pennsylvania's highways and bridges remain safe and accessible for all commuters. This role offers an exciting opportunity for those who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to make a real difference in public service. If you are dedicated to upholding the integrity of our roadways and bridges, this is your chance to operate vital equipment and set a standard for safety among your peers. Apply now to become a Transportation Equipment Operator A and take the first step toward a rewarding career!

This role involves the proficient operation of highway construction and maintenance machinery, alongside various manual labor tasks within a highway or bridge maintenance team. You will be essential with snow plowing and working at construction sites, both of which are essential for ensuring the safety of travelers on Pennsylvania roads. In addition to operating equipment, you will engage in manual labor, conduct minor repairs, and perform preventative maintenance on trucks and machinery. When not operating equipment, you will also take on flagger duties to manage traffic flow.

To ensure safe operation and minimize equipment wear, you will make necessary field adjustments and carry out minor repairs and maintenance, which includes cleaning and servicing the machinery. You will also demonstrate the operation of assigned equipment to fellow employees and assist Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanics with repairs, while maintaining accurate equipment records. Working diligently to serve Pennsylvania each day is a fulfilling experience, allowing you to return home feeling accomplished and productive.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Travel, overtime, and shift work required. Work hours subject to change based on seasonal requirements and operational needs.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $44,988 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Successful completion of the Transportation Equipment Operator Trainee Program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Graduation from a Commercial Driver's License Training School; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

• Must possess a valid Pennsylvania Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License with the Air Brake Restriction (L) removed.
• Must possess a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• All employees must obtain an active certification issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in the operation of heavy trucks and loaders, and two additional pieces of construction equipment, within the probationary period.
• Employees may be required to obtain and maintain CDL endorsements and certifications necessary to operate specific pieces of equipment.
• This position requires operation of vehicles or equipment with a manual transmission.
• This position is subject to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with Federal Regulations.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.