PennDOT CDL Operator Trainee (Transportation Equipment Operator Trainee)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Honesdale (Wayne County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in Wayne County as a PennDOT CDL Operator Trainee. This six-month training program introduces you to the tools, equipment, and safety practices used in highway maintenance, with hands-on equipment operation and safety responsibilities throughout the training period.

You will learn to operate trucks and loaders, perform safety checks, and follow proper procedures while supporting essential public services.

Qualifications

• Special Requirements: active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C Driver's License or equivalent.
• All employees must possess an active Pennsylvania Class A or B Commercial Driver Learner's Permit on the first day of work.
• All positions require employees to possess an active Medical Examiner's Certificate per FMCSA Regulations by the first day of work.
• This position requires the ability to operate equipment with a manual transmission.
• Additional Requirements: You must be able to perform essential job functions.
• Legal Requirements: conditional offer requires submission of criminal history reports and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Training: Learn to operate trucks, loaders, and other machinery and complete safety checks.
• Tool Use: Use hand tools and motorized tools to perform maintenance tasks.
• Safety Awareness: Follow safety procedures and report injuries or hazards.
• Worksite Awareness: Observe work areas, support team members, and help reduce risks.
• Environmental Tasks: Follow environmental protection steps during maintenance work.

Job description

Salary

$42,347.00 - $47,863.00 Annually

Location

Wayne County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-59973

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Wayne Co

Opening Date

10/02/2026

Closing Date

10/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

91360

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

J1

Pay Group

ST02

Bureau / Division Code

00080460

Bureau / Division

TR Wayne County

Worksite Address

984 Texas Palmyra Highway

City

Honesdale, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

18431

Contact Name

Dana Perraglia

Contact Phone

570.963.4730

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Join the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) in Wayne County and learn the skills necessary to support safe and reliable travel. This role provides hands-on training with important equipment used for roadway maintenance. You will gain experience that prepares you for future advancement while contributing to essential public services. Apply today to join the PennDOT team as a PennDOT CDL Operator Trainee and start developing the skills you need to secure a long-term transportation career!

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Within this role, you will participate in a six-month training program in which you will learn the specialized duties of a Transportation Equipment Operator A. This trainee position introduces you to the tools, equipment, and safe work practices used in highway and bridge maintenance. You will learn the skills needed to operate machinery, complete manual labor tasks, and follow proper procedures. As a PennDOT CDL Operator Trainee, you will perform the following duties:

• Equipment Training: Learn to operate trucks, loaders, and other machinery and complete required safety checks
• Tool Use: Use hand tools and motorized tools to complete maintenance and repair tasks
• Safety Awareness: Follow safety procedures, use protective gear, and report injuries or hazards
• Worksite Awareness: Observe work areas, support team members, and help reduce risks on job sites
• Environmental Tasks: Follow environmental protection steps during maintenance work

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. Work schedule is subject to change due to seasonal requirements and operational needs.
  • Winter shifts are 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM or 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C Driver's License or equivalent.
• All employees must possess an active Pennsylvania Class A or B Commercial Driver Learner's Permit on the first day of work.
• All positions require employees to possess an active Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations by the first day of work.
• This position requires employees to demonstrate successful operation of equipment with a manual transmission.

Additional Requirements:

• 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.

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.