PennDOT CDL Operator Trainee (Transportation Equipment Operator Trainee)
About the role
This role gives you structured training to develop the skills needed to operate equipment and support highway and bridge maintenance. It prepares you to perform hands-on tasks safely and effectively as part of a field crew.
Responsibilities
- Equipment Training: Learn to operate heavy trucks, loaders, and other construction equipment safely and correctly
- Tool Use: Handle a wide variety of motorized and non-motorized tools while selecting the right tool for each job
- Safety Practices: Follow safety rules, use protective gear, and monitor your surroundings to prevent hazards
- Operational Checks: Complete inspections, make field adjustments, and document findings to support safe equipment operation
- Environmental Compliance: Carry out environmental protection steps and meet all requirements of assigned maintenance activities
Qualifications
- You must be in possession of an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C Driver's License or equivalent
- All employees must possess an active Pennsylvania Class A or B Commercial Driver Learner's Permit on the first day of work
- All positions require employees to possess an active Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations by the first day of work
- This position requires employees to demonstrate successful operation of equipment with a manual transmission
Benefits
Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $42,347.00 (before taxes).
Pay
Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $42,347.00 (before taxes).
Schedule
Full-time employment
Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
Hours are subject to change due to weather and seasonal conditions.
Contact Information
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