PennDOT CDL Operator Trainee (Transportation Equipment Operator Trainee)

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is recruiting for Transportation Equipment Operator Trainee in Norristown. This full‑time trainee role focuses on learning to operate equipment and perform maintenance tasks to support road and bridge upkeep across the state. Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday–Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch.

Telework is not available. Salary starts at $42,347 per year and progresses with experience; applicants must meet licensing and medical certification requirements on day

Qualifications

• Active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C Driver's License required on first day of work.
• Active Pennsylvania Class A or B Commercial Driver Learner's Permit required on first day of work.
• Active Medical Examiner's Certificate required on first day of work.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Training: train to operate heavy trucks and loaders with safety checks.
• Tool Use: learn to work with a range of maintenance tools.
• Safety Practices: follow procedures and report injuries or hazards.
• Worksite Awareness: observe, adjust, and report findings.
• Environmental Duties: complete training and follow program guidelines.

Job description

Salary

$42,347.00 - $47,863.00 Annually

Location

Montgomery County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-60586

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Montgomery Co

Opening Date

10/13/2026

Closing Date

10/26/2026 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

00034364

Bureau / Division

Transportation, Montgomery County

Worksite Address

2005 Swede Road

City

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

19401

Contact Name

Tiffany Martin

The Position

Step into a training program that prepares you for long-term success! The Transportation Equipment Operator Trainee position with the Department of Transportation opens the door to valuable experience in road maintenance. This role lets you build confidence with equipment and tools while supporting safe travel across the state. It offers steady, practical work that makes a visible impact. Join a team that keeps Pennsylvania's roads safe and dependable!

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Description of Work

This trainee position focuses on learning to operate equipment and perform physical tasks that support highway and bridge maintenance. It prepares you to grow into a skilled role that helps maintain safe travel conditions. As a Transportation Equipment Operator Trainee, you will perform the following duties:

• Equipment Training: Train to operate heavy trucks and loaders while completing safety checks and basic adjustments
• Tool Use: Learn to work with a wide range of motorized and non-motorized tools for maintenance tasks
• Safety Practices: Follow safety procedures, report injuries or hazards, and help protect coworkers and the public
• Worksite Awareness: Make observations, perform manual adjustments, and share findings through written and verbal reports
• Environmental Duties: Support environmental goals by completing required training and following program guidelines

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.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $42,347.00 (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

Special Requirements

• You must be in 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.

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 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.