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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Equipment Operator B in Pennsylvania
Equipment Operator B
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Equipment Operator B
Salary
$39,785.00 - $59,384.00 Annually
Location
Lebanon County, PA
Job Type
Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number
N-2024-15339
Department
Department of Military & Veterans Affairs
Division
MV Div Instln Mntnc
Opening Date
01/03/2025
Closing Date
1/12/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
92101
Position Number
Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
J1
Pay Group
ST04
Bureau / Division Code
00137105
Bureau / Division
Division of Installation Maintenance
Worksite Address
Building 11-64 Utility Road
Worksite Address
Fort Indiantown Gap
City
Annville, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17980
Contact Name
Lori Buffington
Contact Phone
717.861.6773
Contact Email
lorbuffing@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
Do you have experience with heavy equipment? Do you enjoy working outdoors? If this sounds like you, the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Division of Installation Maintenance is seeking a motivated Equipment Operator B. If you want a rewarding career maintaining one of the busiest National Guard training centers, we want to talk to you!
Watch this video (https://www.flickr.com/photos/panationalguard/40381884892/in/album-72157689769595704/) to see how you can make a difference caring for Pennsylvania's veterans working for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Come join the DMVA team, apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As an Equipment Operator, you will pe rform skilled work and operate light and heavy construction equipment to maintain roads, grounds, utilities, and facilities at Fort Indiantown Gap. You will pave surfaces, remove snow, and replace pipes on roads, parking lots, and trails. You will also operate large equipment including backhoes, bulldozers, rollover snowplows, and tractor mowers. This position requires safe and knowledgeable equipment operation that complies with DMVA safety rules to avoid injury, risks, and hazards . In addition, you will read blue prints, grade stakes, and markings on excavation sites; maintain vehicles and equipment with a gross vehicle weight up to 32,001 pounds; and d emonstrate proper equipment operation to other employees.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00283941) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
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
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
One year of experience as an Equipment Operator A; or
Two years of experience in the operation of heavy construction and specialized maintenance equipment used at this level with a gross vehicle weight of 32,001 pounds or more; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Special Requirement:
This position requires possession of a valid Class C Pennsylvania driver's license.
Additional Requirements:
A conditional offer is contingent on passing a favorable National Crime Information Center (NCIC) screening for admittance to Fort Indiantown Gap.
You must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) permit at the time of hire. (Once you are hired, the agency will send you to classes for a Class A CDL that you must obtain within 6 months after hire.)
You must obtain a Tanker Endorsement (N) within one year of employment.
You must obtain a Bio-Solid Application Certification within one year of employment.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
Possession of a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with no restrictions
Experience operating a refuse/recycling truck
Experience operating a wheeled/tract front-end loader
Experience operating heavy trucks/tractor trailers
Experience with snow removal
Experience cutting grass using a large tractor with a gang-mower attachment
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 drug screening.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
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 .
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.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Do you possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension?
Yes
No
02
If you answered yes to the above question, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.
03
Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Equipment Operator A for one or more years full-time?
Yes
No
04
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
05
How many years of full-time experience do you possess in the operation of heavy construction and specialized maintenance equipment with a gross vehicle weight of 32,001 pounds or more?
A. 2 years or more
B. 1 but less than 2 years
C. 6 months but less than a year
D. Less than 6 months
E. None
06
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
07
Have you completed a course in truck driving and the operation and repair of construction equipment with a commercial technical school?
Yes
No
08
If you answered "yes" to the above question, please provide the title of the course, the name of the institution with whom you completed the course, and the number of clock hours completed. If you answered "no", please enter N/A.
09
Additional Requirement- Do you possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) permit?
Yes
No
10
If you answered yes to the above question, please provide your Commercial Driver's License (CDL) permit number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.
11
Preferred Qualification- Do you possess a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with no restrictions?
Yes
No
12
If you answered yes to the above question, please provide your Commercial Driver's License (CDL) number and expiration date. Please specify the class. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.
13
Preferred Qualification- How many years of experience do you have in the operation of Refuse/Recycling Truck?
A. 5 or more years
B. 4 to less than 5 years
C. 3 to less than 4 years
D. 2 to less than 3 years
E. 1 to less than 2 years
F. Less than 1 year
G. None
14
Please list the dates and names of employers where you gained experience in the operation of Refuse/Recycling Truck. (If none, type N/A.)
15
Preferred Qualification- How many years of experience do you have in operating wheeled/tract front-end loaders?
A. 5 years or more
B. 4 to less than 5 years
C. 3 to less than 4 years
D. 2 to less than 3 years
E. 1 to less than 2 years
F. Less than 1 year
G. None
16
Please list the dates and names of employers where you gained experience operating wheeled/tract loaders. (If none, type N/A.)
17
Preferred Qualification- How many years of experience do you have in the operation of heavy trucks/tractor trailers?
A. 5 or more years
B. 4 to less than 5 years
C. 3 to less than 4 years
D. 2 to less than 3 years
E. 1 to less than 2 years
F. Less than 1 year
G. None
18
Please list the dates and names of employers where you gained experience operating heavy trucks/tractor trailers. (If none, type N/A.)
19
Preferred Qualification- How many years of experience do you have with snow removal?
A. 5 or more years
B. 4 to less than 5 years
C. 3 to less than 4 years
D. 2 to less than 3 years
E. 1 to less than 2 years
F. Less than 1 year
G. None
20
Please list the dates and names of employers where you gained experience with snow removal. (If none, type N/A.)
21
Preferred Qualification- How many years of experience do you have with grass cutting using a large tractor with a gang-mower attachment?
A. 5 or more years
B. 4 to less than 5 years
C. 3 to less than 4 years
D. 2 to less than 3 years
E. 1 to less than 2 years
F. Less than 1 year
G. None
22
Please list the dates and names of employers where you gained experience with grass cutting using large tractor with a gang-mower attachment. (If none, type N/A.).
Required Question
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
