PennDOT CDL Operator (Transportation Equipment Operator A)

About the role

Join the Department of Transportation as a PennDOT CDL Operator and make an impact every day. This position gives you the opportunity to use your skills to help maintain highways and support safe travel. You will work with a team that depends on reliability, teamwork, and pride in a job well done.

This position involves the skilled operation of highway equipment and the performance of manual labor to support maintenance crews. It plays an important role in keeping roadways safe and functional for the traveling public.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks, loaders, and other assigned construction and maintenance equipment
• Maintain required CDL credentials and complete daily pre- and post-operation checks
• Perform flagging duties to support safe traffic flow during work operations
• Use hand and power tools to complete tasks such as clearing brush, digging, mowing, and repairing roadside features
• Complete field adjustments, minor repairs, and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment
• Follow safety procedures, report hazards, and make observations and adjustments to maintain a safe work area

Schedule

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch
• Hours may vary and overtime may be required during weather events
• No telework option

Pay

In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. Further communication regarding this position will be sent via email.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Training

• 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

• 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
• Possession of an active Pennsylvania Class A or B Commercial Driver's License or equivalent with the Air Brake Restriction (L) removed
• All employees must obtain an active Tank Vehicle Endorsement (N) during the probationary period and continuously maintain it while employed in this job
• Possession of an active Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations

Additional Requirements

• Subject to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with Federal Regulations
• Must be able to perform essential job functions
• Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered