Mail Production Operator - Bureau of Motor Vehicles

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Mail Production Operator for the Department of Transportation, Bureau of Motor Vehicles in Harrisburg. The role involves operating automated mail systems, loading material, and ensuring accurate distribution of documents. The position runs 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, Monday–Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.

Telework is not available. Qualifications include at least one year of related experience or an equivalent combination of training and education.

Qualifications

• One year of Mail Production Assistant experience or equivalent.
• One year of clerical experience or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Set up machines: program daily settings and prepare equipment.
• Operate Bell and Howell inserting systems and monitor performance.
• Load forms, inserts, envelopes, and card stock into bins.
• Verify quality: check mail pieces for accuracy and orientation.
• Perform minor repairs to maintain machine efficiency.
• Move completed mail trays to designated processing areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Machine operation

Quality checks

Teamwork

Job description

NOTE: This posting will close on OCTOBER 25, 2026 or after a total of 50 applications are received, whichever occurs first.

As a Mail Production Operator with the Department of Transportation, Bureau of Motor Vehicles, you will join a vital team that keeps Pennsylvania moving. This job offers hands on experience with high speed machinery and important service operations. Your attention to detail will help ensure thousands of documents reach their destinations correctly. Step into a role that is active, rewarding and full of opportunity.

This position supports the processing of computer generated mail using automated equipment to ensure accurate and timely distribution. The role involves machine operation, material handling and quality checks throughout the production process. As a Mail Production Operator, you will perform the following duties:

• Machine Setup: Program daily machine settings and prepare equipment for operation
• Equipment Operation: Run Bell and Howell inserting systems and monitor performance
• Material Loading: Load forms, inserts, envelopes, and card stock into assigned bins
• Quality Verification: Check completed mail pieces for accuracy and proper orientation
• Minor Repairs: Perform small adjustments to maintain efficient machine function
• Mail Transport: Move completed mail trays to designated processing areas

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 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-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 as a Mail Production Assistant (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) ; or
• One year of clerical experience; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.