Equipment Operator B - Danville State Hospital

About the role

This role allows you to support important hospital operations by safely operating a variety of vehicles and maintenance equipment at Danville State Hospital. You help keep essential services running smoothly across the facility grounds.

Responsibilities

• Vehicle Operation: Drive lightweight and medium weight vehicles to support transportation and material needs
• Bus Transport: Operate medium weight buses to move patients and staff on and off hospital grounds
• Equipment Use: Handle grounds equipment such as tractors, loaders, mowers, and other tools for upkeep
• Material Handling: Deliver and move items by operating equipment and loading or unloading materials
• Maintenance Tasks: Perform basic preventive maintenance and assist with equipment repair activities
• General Support: Assist with general laboring, housekeeping, and related duties to maintain hospital functions

Qualifications

• Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year of experience as an Equipment Operator A (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or Two years of experience in the operation of heavy construction and specialized maintenance equipment used at this level with a gross vehicle weight of 32,001 pounds or more
• Special Requirement: Valid Class C Pennsylvania driver's license
• Conditions of Employment: Class B commercial driver's license (CDL) and air brake endorsement required within six months of employment
• Other Requirements: Must meet the PA residency requirement

Salary

In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch
• Your work schedule may change based on operational needs
• Overtime and travel: As needed
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position

Legal Requirements

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act
• Employees in this position are required to obtain passenger endorsement within six months of employment