Equipment Operator B - Tiadaghton Forest District

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's DCNR invites applications for an Equipment Operator B in the Tiadaghton Forest District. The role focuses on protecting forest resources and maintaining facilities through skilled equipment operation and manual work.

Responsibilities include road upkeep, vegetation management, and safety, with opportunities to work on roads, trails, and bridges. Requirements include possessing a Class A CDL and PA residency, with a path through various recruitment methods.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as an Equipment Operator A; or two years of experience operating heavy construction and maintenance equipment with GVW 32,001+ pounds; or any equivalent combination of experience or training.

Responsibilities

• Operate graders to level earthen and stone roads to required standards.
• Move earth, stone, and vegetation using loaders, bulldozers, and tractors.
• Pull agricultural equipment to establish or maintain herbaceous openings.
• Perform construction and repair tasks on buildings, roads, trails, and bridges.
• Drive dump trucks, pickups, and equipment haulers to transport materials.
• Complete preventative maintenance and minor repairs on vehicles and equipment.

Skills

Equipment operation

Heavy equipment

CDL required

Tools

Grader

Loader

Bulldozer

Tractor

Job description

Would you enjoy a career where your work directly protects Pennsylvania’s natural spaces and supports outdoor recreation for everyone? As an Equipment Operator B with the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR), you will have the exciting opportunity to complete essential conservation projects throughout the Tiadaghton Forest District. This role allows you to build strong skills using a wide range of machinery and tools. This position provides a meaningful way to grow your career while making a positive impact and keeping public lands safe and accessible!

This role focuses on protecting forest resources and maintaining Tiadaghton Forest District facilities through skilled equipment operation and manual work. Primary responsibilities will involve road upkeep, vegetation management, construction tasks, and forest safety. As an Equipment Operator B, you will perform the following duties:

• Grade Roads: Operate graders to level earthen and stone roads to required standards
• Move Materials: Use loaders, bulldozers, and tractors to move earth, stone, and vegetation
• Prepare Openings: Pull agricultural equipment to establish or maintain herbaceous openings
• Maintain Facilities: Perform construction and repair tasks on buildings, roads, trails, and bridges
• Operate Trucks: Drive dump trucks, pick-ups, and equipment haulers to transport materials
• Perform Maintenance: Complete preventative maintenance and minor repairs on vehicles and equipment

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 8:00 AM to 4:00 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; 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.

This position is subject to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum of understanding. If no applicable union-covered bidders apply, other applicants may be considered.

• Seniority rights apply for Equipment Operator As
• Seniority/Promotion Unit: 052

You must be eligible for selection in accordance with merit system employment regulations.

Recruitment Methods:

• Applicants must meet one of the following methods to be considered for this vacancy:
  • Seniority Promotion
  • Seniority Unit Lateral
• When the collective bargaining obligation(s) have been met; then the following recruitment methods may be used:
  • Promotion Without Exam
  • Reassignment (Only current civil service employees in the same agency who hold the same or similar job title, with the same maximum salary, within the same occupational group or where there is a logical career movement, will qualify for reassignment)
  • Transfer (Only current civil service employees who hold the same job title will qualify for transfer to another agency.)
  • Voluntary Demotion
  • Reinstatement (Former civil service employees may only be reinstated to the job title from which they resigned. Current civil service employees are not eligible through reinstatement.)

Promotion Without Examination (PWOE):

• Class Restrictions for Promotion Without Examination Only - You must have or have held regular civil service status in one of the following classifications:
  • Equipment Operator A
• Employees who previously held regular civil service status in the job title of the position being filled are also eligible for promotion without examination.
• The promotion without examination requirements are issued in accordance with merit system employment regulations.
• Meritorious service is defined as (a) the absence of any discipline above the level of written reprimand during the 12 months preceding the closing date of the posting, and (b) the last regular or probationary performance evaluation showing an overall rating of satisfactory or higher.
• Applicants must have a minimum of one year in the next lower class by the posting closing date with no break in service.

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.