THE POSITION
Are you ready to tackle a challenging yet fulfilling role that keeps highways clear, safe, and well maintained? Start a rewarding career as a PennDOT CDL Operator with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. In this role, you will help keep highways and bridges safe by operating equipment that supports construction and maintenance work. You will use your skills to complete important tasks that keep roadways clear, reliable, and ready for travelers.
THE POSITION
Are you ready to tackle a challenging yet fulfilling role that keeps highways clear, safe, and well maintained? Start a rewarding career as a PennDOT CDL Operator with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. In this role, you will help keep highways and bridges safe by operating equipment that supports construction and maintenance work. You will use your skills to complete important tasks that keep roadways clear, reliable, and ready for travelers. Check out this video for more information!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
- Equipment Operation: Operate trucks, loaders, and other equipment used for highway and bridge maintenance
- CDL Compliance: Maintain CDL requirements, complete daily equipment checks, and follow required procedures
- Traffic Control: Assist with flagging duties to support safe movement of traffic around work zones
- Manual Labor: Perform tasks such as cutting brush, repairing guiderails, digging ditches, and cleaning culverts
- Maintenance Support: Make field adjustments, conduct minor repairs, and service equipment as needed
- Safety Awareness: Follow safety procedures, report hazards, and use protective equipment during all work activities
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 may vary and overtime may be required during weather events.
- 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
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 permanent 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.
- 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.
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.