Corrections Equipment Operator - SCI Benner Township

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Bellefonte (Centre County); On-site; USD 49,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's State Correctional Institution at Benner Township is seeking a Corrections Equipment Operator to keep freight, materials, and inmate-workflow moving safely and efficiently. You will drive tractor-trailers and trucks, perform routine maintenance, and document all logs and receipts.

You will supervise inmate workers, enforce safety procedures, and support daily operations within Correctional Industries.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in the operation of tractor-trailer trucks or a combination of experience and training.
• Possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class A Commercial Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor-trailers, trucks, and other vehicles for freight transport.
• Perform routine checks and minor repairs to ensure equipment readiness.
• Complete and submit logs, receipts, and reports according to policy.
• Train, guide, and monitor inmate workers during loading, unloading, and repair tasks.
• Maintain secure work areas by issuing tools, tracking materials, and searching work zones.

Skills

Tractor-trailer operation

CDL-A required

Safety compliance

Education

Pennsylvania CDL Class A

Job description

$49,010.00 - $98,728.00 Annually

Centre County, PA

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

N-2026-61477

Department of Corrections

CR BEN Corr Indry

10/26/2026

11/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

69510

50457012

PSCOA

H1

CO35

00111409

State Correctional Institution at Benner Township / Correctional Industries

301 Institution Drive

Bellefonte, Pennsylvania

16823

Corleen Schmucker

717.562.5736

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Are you ready to play a key role in keeping daily operations moving at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Benner Township? As a Corrections Equipment Operator, you will help ensure that freight and materials are transported properly and on time. You will support facility needs while working with purpose and responsibility. Join an agency that values skilled teamwork and dependable service!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports Correctional Industries by transporting freight, operating vehicles, and guiding inmate workers through daily assignments. The role helps maintain safe, efficient, and consistent workflow within the institution. As a Corrections Equipment Operator, you will perform the following duties:

• Vehicle Operation: Operate tractor-trailers, trucks, and other vehicles for freight transport
• Basic Maintenance: Perform routine checks and minor repairs to ensure equipment readiness
• Documentation Tasks: Complete and submit logs, receipts, and reports according to policy
• Inmate Oversight: Train, guide, and monitor inmate workers during loading, unloading, and repair tasks
• Safety Procedures: Maintain secure work areas by issuing tools, tracking materials, and searching work zones

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday - Friday.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $49,010.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of experience in the operation of tractor-trailer trucks; or
• A combination of experience and training which affords the applicant the required knowledges, skills, and abilities.

Special Requirement:

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class A Commercial Driver's License.

Additional Requirements:

• You will be subject to drug testing.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirement:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.