Transportation Equipment Operator Specialist (DOT, Clearfield County Only)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Transportation Equipment Operator Specialist in Clearfield County to support highway and bridge maintenance. You will operate specialized equipment, perform inspections, and help ensure safe, efficient transportation systems.

The role requires active CDL with the necessary endorsements, completion of required safety trainings, and the ability to lead a crew when needed. Full-time schedule with standard daytime hours and no telework option.

Qualifications

• Experience operating highway maintenance and construction equipment.
• Active CDL with appropriate endorsements and clean driving record.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs.

Responsibilities

• Operate specialized highway maintenance equipment for projects.
• Maintain licenses, inspections, and vehicle documentation.
• Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, and minor repairs.
• Lead crew members and assist with team coordination.

Skills

Equipment operation

Vehicle compliance

Preventive maintenance

Manual labor

Safety practices

Team leadership

Job description

Ready to take the next step in your PennDOT career? As a Transportation Equipment Operator Specialist with the Department of Transportation in Clearfield County, you can expand your skills, gain experience with specialized equipment, and take on greater responsibility within maintenance operations. This position offers a chance to showcase your expertise while helping keep highways safe and well maintained. Build on your experience and grow into a key role that supports the traveling public every day.

The Transportation Equipment Operator Specialist operates specialized construction and maintenance equipment while supporting highway and bridge maintenance activities. This position performs equipment operation, maintenance, laboring duties, safety activities, and leadership responsibilities to help keep transportation systems functioning efficiently. As a Transportation Equipment Operator Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• Equipment Operation:Operate specialized highway maintenance and construction equipment used for transportation projects
• Vehicle Compliance:Maintain required licenses and endorsements and complete required equipment inspections and documentation
• Preventive Maintenance:Perform equipment adjustments, cleaning, servicing, and minor repair activities
• Manual Labor:Use hand tools and powered equipment to complete maintenance and repair work
• Safety Practices:Follow safety procedures, identify hazards, and help maintain a safe work environment
• Team Leadership:Provide equipment instruction, serve as a lead worker, and support crew operations when needed

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.
• Work schedule is subject to change based on weather/season
• 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.

Organization or Location Restrictions:

• This posting is restricted to Department of Transportation, Clearfield County employees only.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as a Transportation Equipment Operator B; or
• Two years of experience in the operation of construction and maintenance equipment; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

• All positions require possession of an active Pennsylvania Class A or B Commercial Driver's License or equivalent with the L restriction removed. This position requires that the E restriction is removed.
• All positions require possession of an active Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations.
• All employees must obtain an active Tank Vehicle Endorsement (N) during the probationary period and continuously maintain it while employed in this job.
• All employees must obtain active operating certifications, issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for at least two of the following pieces of equipment within the probationary period or a longer period as determined by management: fuel truck, rubber tire excavator (gradall), milling machine, oil distributor, pugmill, stone chipper for surface treatment operations, track excavator with a gross vehicle weight of 25,500 lbs or more, or a large paver. The two equipment certifications to be obtained during the probationary period will be Oil Distributor and Stone Chipper. Additional certifications above these two pieces may be required.
• All employees must successfully complete and remain current with “Transportation Equipment Operator Instructor” and “Acting Highway Foreman” training.
• This position requires employees to obtain an active Hazardous Materials (H) Endorsement during the six-month probationary period.
• 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 medical examination and drug screening.

This position issubject to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum of understanding.

• Seniority rights apply for Transportation Equipment Operator Bs
• Seniority/Promotion Unit: 022

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.