PennDOT CDL Operator A (Transportation Equipment Operator A)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Bellefonte (Centre County); Vor Ort; USD 46.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania invites applications for a CDL Equipment Operator A in Centre County. This full-time role focuses on skilled operation of highway equipment and hands-on maintenance to ensure safe travel across the state.

It requires operating trucks and loaders, maintaining CDL certifications, and performing flagger duties during work zones. Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

Qualifikationen

• Must have CDL with air brake restrictions removed or equivalent.
• Completion of CDL training program or an approved technician training.
• Clear understanding of highway maintenance safety practices.

Aufgaben

• Operate trucks, loaders, and other equipment for highway and bridge maintenance.
• Maintain a valid CDL without air brake restrictions and complete required certifications.
• Perform flagger duties to support safe traffic flow during maintenance.
• Use hand tools and motorized tools for culvert clearing, grass cutting, and guiderail repairs.
• Carry out field adjustments, minor repairs, and preventative maintenance.
• Follow safety procedures and report hazards to keep coworkers and the public safe.

Kenntnisse

Equipment operation

Traffic control

Manual labor

Safety procedures

Ausbildung

CDL training or equivalent

Tools

Heavy trucks

Loaders

Jobbeschreibung

Salary

$45,888.00 - $54,162.00 Annually

Location

Centre County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-60241

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Centre Co

Opening Date

10/08/2026

Closing Date

10/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

91380

Position Number

00167756

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

J1

Pay Group

ST03

Bureau / Division Code

0080210

Bureau / Division

TR Centre County

Worksite Address

1000 E Bishop Street

City

Bellefonte, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16823

Contact Name

Meisha Yoder

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

As a leading organization in the maintenance of Pennsylvania's highways, the Department of Transportation, Centre County Maintenance Organization, is seeking to fill vacancies for full-time CDL Equipment Operators to support the maintenance of the county highway and bridge systems. Join the Centre county team with this exciting career opportunity! Check out this video for more information!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on skilled operation of highway equipment and hands-on maintenance work that supports safe travel across Pennsylvania. As a PennDOT CDL Operator A, you will perform the following duties:

• Equipment Operation: Operate trucks, loaders, and other assigned machinery needed for highway and bridge maintenance
• License Maintenance: Maintain a valid CDL without air brake restrictions and complete required equipment certifications
• Traffic Control: Perform flagger duties to support safe traffic flow during maintenance activities
• Manual Labor Tasks: Use hand tools and motorized tools to complete tasks such as clearing culverts, cutting grass, and repairing guiderails
• Equipment Care: Carry out field adjustments, minor repairs, and preventative maintenance to support safe, efficient equipment operation
• Safety Practices: Follow safety procedures, report hazards, and help maintain a safe environment for coworkers and the public

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 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Hours subject to change due to weather/season
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $45,888 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Successful completion of the Transportation Equipment Operator Trainee (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) Program; or
• Graduation from a Commercial Driver's License Training School; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

• All employees must obtain an active certification issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in the operation of heavy trucks and loaders, and two additional pieces of construction equipment, within the probationary period.
• All positions require possession of an active Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations.
• All positions require possession of an active Pennsylvania Class A or B Commercial Driver's License or equivalent with the Air Brake Restriction (L) removed.
• This position requires operation of vehicles or equipment with a manual transmission.
• All employees must obtain an active Tank Vehicle Endorsement (N) during the probationary period and continuously maintain it while employed in this job.

Additional Requirements:

• This position is subject to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with Federal Regulations.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and a drug screening.
• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

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).

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.