Public Works Heavy Equipment Operator: Steady Hours & Benefits

FERGUSON TOWNSHIP; Bloomsdorf (PA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Ferguson Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania, is hiring a full-time Public Works Road Worker to operate heavy equipment, maintain roads and drainage, and support snow removal. The position offers steady hours, a set schedule, excellent benefits, and a starting rate of $23.50 per hour (as of January 1, 2026).

Join a dedicated crew that values teamwork, reliability, and craftsmanship, with opportunities to build skills across road maintenance and public works tasks in all seasons.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid PA Commercial Driver's License (Class B minimum).
• Experience with road maintenance, construction tools, or heavy equipment.
• Strong work ethic, teamwork mindset, and commitment to safety.
• Ability to perform outdoor physical tasks in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operating heavy equipment for road repair and maintenance
• Maintaining streets, drainage systems, signage, and public facilities
• Performing hands-on construction and roadwork tasks
• Participating in snow removal and winter operations
• Working as part of a skilled, supportive crew that values teamwork and reliability

Skills

CDL

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Outdoor work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Construction tools

Heavy equipment

Job description

Ferguson Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania, is hiring a full-time Public Works Road Worker to operate heavy equipment, maintain roads and drainage, and support snow removal. The position offers steady hours, a set schedule, excellent benefits, and a starting rate of $23.50 per hour (as of January 1, 2026).

Join a dedicated crew that values teamwork, reliability, and craftsmanship, with opportunities to build skills across road maintenance and public works tasks in all seasons.