CDL Operator Trainee: Learn Heavy Equipment

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, through PennDOT, is seeking a CDL Operator Trainee in Indiana County to learn how to operate heavy equipment and support highway and bridge maintenance. The role focuses on equipment training, safety checks, and manual labor using hand and power tools.

Typical hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with travel and occasional overtime. Starting salary for new Commonwealth employees is $42,347 per year, with opportunity for future advancement.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active PA non-commercial Class C Driver's License or equivalent.
• Must possess an active PA Class A or B Commercial Driver Learner's Permit on day one.
• Must possess an active Medical Examiner’s Certificate per FMCSA regulations on day one.
• This position is subject to Drug and Alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate trucks and loaders and complete required safety checks.
• Use hand and power tools to support maintenance tasks.
• Follow safety procedures and report injuries or incidents.
• Observe worksites and communicate findings to crew leaders.
• Follow environmental protection rules during maintenance activities.
• Install tire chains and prepare machinery for safe operation.

Education

Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C Driver's License

Pennsylvania Class A or B Commercial Driver Learner's Permit

Medical Examiner’s Certificate (FMCSA)

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, through PennDOT, is seeking a CDL Operator Trainee in Indiana County to learn how to operate heavy equipment and support highway and bridge maintenance. The role focuses on equipment training, safety checks, and manual labor using hand and power tools.

Typical hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with travel and occasional overtime. Starting salary for new Commonwealth employees is $42,347 per year, with opportunity for future advancement.