Equipment Operator B - Pinchot Forest District, Lackawanna County

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

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Conservation & Natural Resources is seeking an Equipment Operator B to operate heavy machinery and support forest maintenance outdoors.

You will build and maintain forest roads and trails, assist with wildfire prevention and emergency response, follow erosion controls, and keep vehicle logs for supervisor review. The position is full-time, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with no telework and a residency requirement.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience as Equipment Operator A or two years heavy equipment operation.
• Experience with heavy construction and specialized maintenance equipment over 32,001 pounds GVWR.
• Any equivalent combination of experience or training.

Responsibilities

• Operate graders, bulldozers, loaders and other heavy machinery for forest maintenance.
• Perform manual labor and assist with skilled and unskilled maintenance work.
• Construct and maintain forest roads, parking areas, and recreational trails.
• Assist with wildfire prevention, suppression and emergency response.
• Follow erosion controls and best management practices during earthmoving activities.
• Maintain vehicle logs and complete reports for supervisor review.

Skills

Equipment operation

CDL required

Job description

Would you enjoy a career where you could use your specialized equipment skills to help care for and protect Pennsylvania's valued Pinchot Forest District? Join the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR) as an Equipment Operator B where you will have the opportunity to work outdoors while supporting essential projects. You will operate heavy machinery, support forest maintenance, and take part in important conservation efforts. Apply today to become part of a team that keeps public lands safe, accessible, and well cared for!

This position operates heavy equipment to maintain roads, trails, and facilities throughout state forest land while also supporting wildfire response when necessary. As an Equipment Operator B, you will perform the following duties:

• Equipment Operation: Operate graders, bulldozers, loaders, and other heavy machinery for forest maintenance
• Maintenance Tasks: Perform manual labor and assist with skilled and unskilled maintenance work
• Road and Trail Work: Construct and maintain forest roads, parking areas, and recreational trails
• Wildfire Support: Assist with wildfire prevention, suppression, and emergency response
• Environmental Compliance: Follow erosion controls and best management practices during earthmoving activities
• Record Keeping: Maintain vehicle logs and complete reports for supervisor review

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 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.

Condition of Employment

• This position requires possession of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Other Requirements

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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 require a drug screening.

Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.

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.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.