Corrections Equipment Operator SCI Benner Township

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Bellefonte (Centre County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections is hiring a Corrections Equipment Operator for SCI Benner Township. The role involves transporting freight for the Correctional Industries Regional Laundry Operation and supervising inmate workers in loading and unloading.

You will ensure safety and compliance, complete reports, and maintain logs, with a 40-hour workweek from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Starting salary is $49,010 annually, with retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Two years of tractor-trailer operation experience required.
• Valid Pennsylvania Class A Commercial Driver's License required.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.
• Must pass background check and CJIS compliance.
• Veterans' preference information provided by the state.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate tractor-trailers, trucks, and other motor vehicles.
• Perform routine vehicle safety checks and minor equipment repairs.
• Complete and turn in receipts, reports, and logs.
• Train, guide, and monitor inmate workers in handling freight, repairs, and bills of lading.
• Prepare reports covering attendance, performance, and related documentation.
• Safeguard work areas, issue and track tools, conduct contraband searches.

Job description

Join the Department of Corrections as a Corrections Equipment Operator and help move important cargo to keep SCI Benner Township operating smoothly. This involves transporting freight for the Correctional Industries Regional Laundry Operation. Work focuses on training and overseeing inmate workers who load and unload freight while contributing to a safe and organized work environment.

This position transports freight and guides inmate workers to support daily operations. Success relies on following and helping inmates follow all facility and plant regulations, job requirements, and safety tips. As a Corrections Equipment Operator, you will perform the following duties:

• Vehicle Operation: Drive and operate tractor-trailers, trucks, and other motor vehicles to complete daily assignments
• Maintenance Tasks: Perform routine vehicle safety checks and minor equipment repairs
• Work Documentation:Complete and turn in receipts, reports, and logs
• Inmate Oversight: Train, guide, and monitor inmate workers in the proper methods for handling freight, making minor repairs, and completing bills of lading
• Work Tracking: Prepare reports covering attendance, performance, bonuses, and related documentation
• Safety Measures: Safeguard work areas, issue and track tools, conduct searches for contraband

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 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

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:

• You must possess a valid Pennsylvania Class A Commercial Driver's License.

Additional Requirement:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• 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.