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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Corrections Equipment Operator - SCI Albion in Albion, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4565370 THE POSITION
If you have experience behind the wheel of a tractor-trailer truck and are eager to explore a rewarding career path, look no further! The Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Albion is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Corrections Equipment Operator with a background in truck driving to join our team. In this position, you will be responsible for the transportation of freight for the regional commissary operations. Don't miss out on this chance to take your truck driving career to the next level. Apply today and embark on a journey where your skills are valued, and your potential is unlimited!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Corrections Equipment Operator, you will be responsible for operating tractor-trailers, trucks, and other motor vehicles in the completion of daily work assignments. You will perform routine vehicle maintenance and safety checks, and minor equipment repairs. Duties will includeproviding supervision to inmates assigned to commissary operations, as well as training inmate workers in the proper methods of trailer loading and unloading, minor equipment repair, and completion of bills of lading. Thorough and accurate completion of reports and inventories, and safeguarding work areas are essential duties of the position.
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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment, 40-hour work week Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. Please Note: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $44,753.00 (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 Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Two years of experience in the operation of tractor-trailer trucks; or A combination of experience and training which affords the applicant the required knowledges, skills, and abilities.
Special Requirements:
This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class A Commercial Driver's License. with Air Brake Restriction (L) removed.
Additional Requirements: Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirement: You must pass a background investigation.
How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
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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.
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