Experienced Equipment Operator B — Heavy Machinery Specialist

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs seeks an Equipment Operator B to operate loaders, backhoes, bulldozers, graders, excavators, trucks, and snow removal equipment at Fort Indiantown Gap. You will maintain roads, grounds, utilities, and infrastructure while promoting safety and efficiency.

This full-time role requires a valid PA driver’s license and, upon hire, CDL permit with plans to obtain a Class A CDL within six months, plus Tanker Endorsement (N)

Qualifications

• Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year as Equipment Operator A; or Two years operating heavy construction and maintenance equipment with GVW 32,001+; or any equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain light and heavy construction equipment such as loaders, backhoes, bulldozers, graders, excavators, trucks, mowers, snow removal equipment.
• Maintain roads, parking lots, trails, ranges, storm water features, landing zones, and other grounds.
• Excavate for underground utilities and storage tanks following safety practices.
• Follow safety procedures, report hazards, and perform safety checks and preventive maintenance.
• Provide equipment instruction to coworkers, develop time and material estimates, and assist with projects.

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs seeks an Equipment Operator B to operate loaders, backhoes, bulldozers, graders, excavators, trucks, and snow removal equipment at Fort Indiantown Gap. You will maintain roads, grounds, utilities, and infrastructure while promoting safety and efficiency.

This full-time role requires a valid PA driver’s license and, upon hire, CDL permit with plans to obtain a Class A CDL within six months, plus Tanker Endorsement (N)