CDL Operator: Highway Maintenance & Traffic Control

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Bloomfield Township (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation, invites applications for a PennDOT CDL Operator. The role centers on operating highway equipment, maintaining CDL credentials, and supporting maintenance crews to keep Pennsylvania roadways safe and functional.

You will perform flagging duties, manual labor, and preventative maintenance as part of daily tasks. The position is full-time with a 7:00 AM–3:00 PM schedule, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated safety practices and ability to follow procedures.
• Ability to operate heavy highway equipment with attention to detail.
• CDL-related training or equivalent certification required.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks, loaders and associated construction equipment.
• Maintain CDL credentials and perform daily pre/post operation checks.
• Perform flagging duties to ensure safe traffic flow during work.
• Use hand and power tools for clearing brush, digging and mowing tasks.
• Carry out field adjustments, minor repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Follow safety procedures and report hazards to maintain a safe site.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Communication

Education

Commercial Driver’s License Training School

Transportation Equipment Operator Trainee Program

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation, invites applications for a PennDOT CDL Operator. The role centers on operating highway equipment, maintaining CDL credentials, and supporting maintenance crews to keep Pennsylvania roadways safe and functional.

You will perform flagging duties, manual labor, and preventative maintenance as part of daily tasks. The position is full-time with a 7:00 AM–3:00 PM schedule, Monday through Friday.