What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mail Production Operator (Bureau of Motor Vehicles) position at Commonwealth of PA?
THE POSITION
NOTE: This posting will close on October 13, 2026 or after a total of 50 applications are received, whichever occurs first.
The Mail Production Operator with the Department of Transportation plays a key role in keeping important materials moving across the Commonwealth. This role offers a chance to work with specialized equipment while contributing to services that help communities every day. It is a steady and hands-on position with opportunities to build valuable technical skills. Join the team and bring energy and focus to this essential operation.DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This role focuses on operating mail production equipment and keeping materials organized as they move through the workflow. You help maintain accuracy, efficiency, and safety across the process. As a Mail Production Operator, you will perform the following duties:
- Machine Programming: Program machinery during daily start up procedures
- Equipment Operation: Operate Bell & Howell Aims equipment to process assigned output
- Material Loading: Load equipment with required forms, inserts, card stock, envelopes, and related materials
- Quality Verification: Read reports and check completed work to ensure accuracy and proper orientation
- Basic Repairs: Perform minor adjustments and repairs to maintain equipment function
- Mail Transport: Load completed mail onto carts and transport it to designated areas within processing
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
- Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
- One year as a Mail Production Assistant (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
- One year of clerical experience; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
- 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).
- 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.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
- All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
- 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.
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