Equipment Operator B

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Union Township (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading department as an Equipment Operator B, where you'll work outdoors maintaining essential infrastructure. Your role involves operating heavy machinery, performing construction tasks, and ensuring the upkeep of facilities at Fort Indiantown Gap. Ideal candidates will have experience with heavy equipment and a valid driver's license. Apply now to make a difference in your community!

Qualifications

• One year of experience as Equipment Operator A or equivalent.
• Two years of experience operating heavy construction equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical construction and skilled maintenance work.
• Operate specialized equipment for construction and maintenance.
• Demolish structurally deficient buildings and perform utility work.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Construction Skills

Maintenance Skills

Education

Class C Pennsylvania Driver's License

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Tools

Hydro-Excavator

Construction Vehicles

Power Tools

Job description

THE POSITION

Enjoy working outdoors while using your experience with heavy equipment! The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is seeking an Equipment Operator B to join our team in the Division of Installation Maintenance. Your work will help us maintain the roads, grounds, facilities, and utilities at Fort Indiantown Gap. Apply today to begin a new journey while working with the DMVA!

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As an Equipment Operator B, you will perform technical construction and skilled maintenance work, including constructing, modifying, and rebuilding roads, trails, and target range layouts. Your duties will include demolishing structurally deficient buildings, underground utility work, hydro-excavating for utility locating, maintenance and construction on the airfield, drainage improvements and installations, and biosolid spreading. You will perform a variety of labor duties using hand and power tools, and operate specialized equipment used for construction and maintenance, including vehicles with a gross weight of 32,001 pounds or more.

Additional details about this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch
• Telework: Not available for this position
• Salary: Starting salary may be non-negotiable in some cases
• Further communication will be via email. Please check your email, including spam/junk folders.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as Equipment Operator A (or equivalent federal job title), or
• Two years of experience operating heavy construction and maintenance equipment with a gross weight of 32,001 pounds or more, or
• Any equivalent combination of experience or training.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid Class C Pennsylvania driver's license

Additional Requirements

• Conditional offer contingent on passing NCIC screening
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) permit at hire, with agency-sponsored classes to obtain a Class A CDL within 6 months
• Obtain a Tanker Endorsement (N) within one year
• Obtain Bio-Solid Application Certification within one year
• Ability to perform essential job functions

Preferred Qualifications (not required)

• Class A or B CDL with no restrictions
• Experience operating refuse/recycling trucks, wheeled/tract front-end loaders, heavy trucks/tractor trailers, snow removal, or large tractor mowing

Legal Requirements

• Criminal history reports and drug screening required upon conditional employment

How to Apply

• Only information provided on the application will be considered; resumes and cover letters are not reviewed
• Applications must be submitted by the closing date; late submissions will not be accepted
• Failure to meet application requirements may disqualify you

Veterans

Employment preference is provided for qualified veterans. For more info, visit the website or contact [e-mail].

Additional Information

For accommodations during the interview process due to disability, please discuss your needs in advance.

The Commonwealth values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer, encouraging candidates of all backgrounds to apply.