Equipment Operator B

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Annville (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania invites applicants for an Equipment Operator B at Fort Indiantown Gap. You will operate light and heavy equipment to maintain roads, grounds, utilities and facilities, ensuring safe conditions for workers and visitors.

The role emphasizes reading plans, following safety protocols, and coordinating near airfields. A Pa license and the ability to obtain CDL/ Tanker endorsements within the required timelines are required.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as Equipment Operator A or two years operating heavy construction equipment (GVW 32,001+).
• Must possess a valid Class C PA driver's license.
• You must obtain a CDL permit and a Tanker Endorsement (N) within specified timelines.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret plans, blueprints and basic construction math.
• Follow radio procedures and work near active aircraft at airfields.
• Access firing ranges and perform repairs or maintenance with safety protocols.
• Apply excavation techniques and assess soil conditions.
• Operate and maintain loaders, backhoes, excavators, graders, and snow removal machinery.
• Safely select and use hand and power tools such as chainsaws and jackhammers.

Skills

Equipment operation

Blueprint reading

Safety procedures

Job description

Are you interested in a hands‐on role that keeps Fort Indiantown Gap running smoothly? As an Equipment Operator B for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, you will help maintain roads, grounds, and essential facilities. This position offers the chance to use your skills with both light and heavy equipment to support a busy and dynamic military installation. Your work will help ensure safe conditions for the workforce, visitors, and the surrounding community.

This role focuses on skilled operation and maintenance of light and heavy equipment to support roads, grounds, utilities, and facilities across Fort Indiantown Gap. As an Equipment Operator B, you will perform the following duties:

• Construction Reading:Read and interpret plans, blueprints, standards, specifications, and basic construction math
• Airfield Coordination:Follow proper radio procedures and work safely near active aircraft at airfields and landing zones
• Range Communication:Use correct safety protocols to access firing ranges and complete repairs or maintenance
• Excavation Practices:Apply safe excavation techniques, assess soil conditions, and use proper trenching or sloping methods
• Equipment Operation:Operate and maintain various heavy and light equipment, including loaders, backhoes, excavators, graders, and snow removal machinery
• Tool Use:Select and use hand and power tools safely, including chainsaws, jackhammers, tampers, shovels, and rakes

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable.
• 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

• One year of experience as an Equipment Operator A (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of experience in the operation of heavy construction and specialized maintenance equipment used at this level with a gross vehicle weight of 32,001 pounds or more; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience or training.

Special Requirement

• This position requires possession of a valid Class C Pennsylvania driver's license.

Additional Requirements

• A conditional offer is contingent on passing a favorable National Crime Information Center (NCIC) screening for admittance to Fort Indiantown Gap.
• You must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) permit at the time of hire. Once you are hired, the agency will send you to classes for a Class A CDL that you must obtain within six months after hire.
• You must obtain a Tanker Endorsement (N) within one year of employment.
• You must obtain a Bio‑Solid Application certification within one year of employment.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required)

• Possession of a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with no restrictions
• Experience operating a refuse or recycling truck
• Experience operating a wheeled or tract front‑end loader
• Experience operating heavy trucks or tractor trailers
• Experience performing snow removal
• Experience cutting grass using a large tractor equipped with a gang‑mower attachment

Legal Requirements

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
• A conditional offer of employment will requirea drug screening.

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.