What are the responsibilities and job description for the PennDOT CDL Operator (Transportation Equipment Operator A) position at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?
THE POSITION
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT) McKean County Maintenance Organization is seeking full-time CDL Equipment Operators to help maintain the county’s essential transportation infrastructure that keeps our communities safe and connected. We offer a supportive, team-focused environment where innovation, collaboration, and professional growth are encouraged. Whether you are experienced or eager to learn, we welcome you to join our mission-driven team and make a meaningful impact throughout McKean County. Apply today and help keep our roadways moving!
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position involves operating highway equipment, supporting maintenance crews, and completing physical labor to keep roads and bridges in good condition. As a PennDOT CDL Operator, you will perform the following duties:
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
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.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT) McKean County Maintenance Organization is seeking full-time CDL Equipment Operators to help maintain the county’s essential transportation infrastructure that keeps our communities safe and connected. We offer a supportive, team-focused environment where innovation, collaboration, and professional growth are encouraged. Whether you are experienced or eager to learn, we welcome you to join our mission-driven team and make a meaningful impact throughout McKean County. Apply today and help keep our roadways moving!
Check out this video for more information!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position involves operating highway equipment, supporting maintenance crews, and completing physical labor to keep roads and bridges in good condition. As a PennDOT CDL Operator, you will perform the following duties:
- Equipment Operation: Drive trucks, loaders, and other machinery for highway and bridge maintenance
- Maintenance Tasks: Use hand tools to complete labor such as clearing debris, repairing guiderails, and cutting brush
- Safety Awareness: Follow safety procedures to protect yourself, coworkers, and the traveling public
- Equipment Care: Perform inspections, make minor repairs, and complete maintenance logs for assigned equipment
- Traffic Control: Carry out flagging duties to guide traffic during maintenance work
- Environmental Compliance: Apply environmental protection practices during maintenance activities
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Work hours are subject to change based upon 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 with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $45,888.00 (before taxes).
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Successful completion of the Transportation Equipment Operator Trainee Program ; or
- Graduation from a Commercial Driver’s License Training School ; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training .
- All positions require possession of an active Pennsylvania Class A or B Commercial Driver's License or equivalent with the Air Brake Restriction (L) removed. This position also requires that the E restriction is removed.
- All positions require possession of an active Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations.
- All employees must obtain an active Tank Vehicle Endorsement (N) during the probationary period and continuously maintain it while employed in this job.
- This position requires employees to demonstrate successful operation of equipment with a manual transmission.
- All permanent 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.
- This position requires additional certifications issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation on assigned pieces of equipment.
- This position is subject to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with Federal Regulations.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
- 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 and medical examination.
- 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.
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
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.
Salary : $45,888