CDL Equipment Operator: Highway & Bridge Maintenance

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Bellefonte (Centre County); On-site; USD 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania invites applications for a CDL Equipment Operator A in Centre County. This full-time role focuses on skilled operation of highway equipment and hands-on maintenance to ensure safe travel across the state.

It requires operating trucks and loaders, maintaining CDL certifications, and performing flagger duties during work zones. Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

Qualifications

• Must have CDL with air brake restrictions removed or equivalent.
• Completion of CDL training program or an approved technician training.
• Clear understanding of highway maintenance safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks, loaders, and other equipment for highway and bridge maintenance.
• Maintain a valid CDL without air brake restrictions and complete required certifications.
• Perform flagger duties to support safe traffic flow during maintenance.
• Use hand tools and motorized tools for culvert clearing, grass cutting, and guiderail repairs.
• Carry out field adjustments, minor repairs, and preventative maintenance.
• Follow safety procedures and report hazards to keep coworkers and the public safe.

Skills

Equipment operation

Traffic control

Manual labor

Safety procedures

Education

CDL training or equivalent

Tools

Heavy trucks

Loaders

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania invites applications for a CDL Equipment Operator A in Centre County. This full-time role focuses on skilled operation of highway equipment and hands-on maintenance to ensure safe travel across the state.

It requires operating trucks and loaders, maintaining CDL certifications, and performing flagger duties during work zones. Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.