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PennDOT Winter CDL Equipment Operator 2024 - 2025

Salary

$22.49 Hourly

Location

Multi-County, PA

Job Type

Various Types

Job Number

24-25 DOT Winter CDL Operators

Department

Department of Transportation

Opening Date

07/08/2024

Closing Date

3/31/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Contact Email

RA-PDWINTERPROGRAM@pa.gov

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

THE POSITION

Do you have your CDL and looking for a new opportunity? Drive your career forward with the Department of Transportation as aWinter CDL Equipment Operator! In this role, you will operate highway construction and maintenance equipment to perform snow removal duties and related tasks.

Help keep people safe in their communities and on Pennsylvania's roads this winter!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Winter CDL Equipment Operator, you will perform a variety of duties during the winter season, such as snow removal, traffic control, equipment repair and maintenance, guide rail repair, and loading trucks with winter materials; stocking the salt and/or skid deliveries.

Opportunities are based on operational needs, so there may not be open positions for each job title in every county. To see counties where you might be interested in working, view PennDOT's District map (https://www.penndot.gov/RegionalOffices/Pages/default.aspx) .

Work Hours and Additional Information:

• Salary: Winter CDL Equipment Operators earn $22.49

• This is a seasonal position lasting from September through April, but there are frequent

  frequent opportunities to obtain a permanent full-time position.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Successful completion of the Transportation Equipment Operator Trainee Program employed by the Commonwealth of PA;or

• Graduation from a Commercial Driver's License Training School;or

• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

  Necessary Special Requirements:

• Must possess a valid Pennsylvania Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License with the Air Brake Restriction (L) removed.

• Must possess a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

  Conditions of Employment:

• All employees must obtain an active certification issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in the operation of heavy trucks and loaders within the probationary period.

• Employees may be required to obtain and maintain CDL endorsements and certifications necessary to operate specific pieces of equipment.

• Certain positions require operation of vehicles or equipment with a manual transmission.

• This position is subject to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with Federal Regulations.

  Additional Requirement:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

  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.

• 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 .

• Military members and recently-honorably discharged veterans who possess at least two years’ experience in operating a commercial motor vehicle as part of their military job requirements may qualify for these opportunities based on meeting the Military Commercial Driver’s License Skills Testing Waiver ( DL-398 Form (http://www.dot.state.pa.us/Public/DVSPubsForms/BDL/BDL%20Form/DL-398.pdf) ) as found on www.dmv.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.

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*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Do you have a validPennsylvania Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?

• Yes

• No

  02

  If you answered "yes" to the question above, provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If "no", type N/A in the text box below.

  03

  With your currentCDLlicense, are you able to operate air brakes?

• Yes

• No

  04

  With your currentCDLlicense, are you able to operate a manual transmission?

• Yes

• No

  05

  What type of CDL Equipment Operator experience and training do you have?(Select all that apply.)

• Graduation from a Commercial Driver's License Training School.

• Successful completion of PennDOT's Transportation Equipment Operator Trainee Program.

• Some experience operating trucks/equipment used for highway and bridge maintenance and construction.

• No experience or training.

  06

  Which county do you prefer to work in?(Select only one.)

• Adams

• Allegheny

• Armstrong

• Beaver

• Bedford

• Berks

• Blair

• Bradford

• Bucks

• Butler

• Cambria

• Cameron

• Carbon

• Centre

• Chester

• Clarion

• Clearfield

• Clinton

• Columbia

• Crawford

• Cumberland

• Dauphin

• Delaware

• Elk

• Erie

• Fayette

• Forest

• Franklin

• Fulton

• Greene

• Huntingdon

• Indiana

• Jefferson

• Juniata

• Lackawanna

• Lancaster

• Lawrence

• Lebanon

• Lehigh

• Luzerne

• Lycoming

• McKean

• Mercer

• Mifflin

• Monroe

• Montgomery

• Montour

• Northampton

• Northumberland

• Perry

• Philadelphia

• Pike

• Potter

• Schuylkill

• Snyder

• Somerset

• Sullivan

• Susquehanna

• Tioga

• Union

• Venango

• Warren

• Washington

• Wayne

• Westmoreland

• Wyoming

• York

  07

  Selectothercounties that you are willing to work in.(You may select more than one county.)

• Adams

• Allegheny

• Armstrong

• Beaver

• Bedford

• Berks

• Blair

• Bradford

• Bucks

• Butler

• Cambria

• Cameron

• Carbon

• Centre

• Chester

• Clarion

• Clearfield

• Clinton

• Columbia

• Crawford

• Cumberland

• Dauphin

• Delaware

• Elk

• Erie

• Fayette

• Forest

• Franklin

• Fulton

• Greene

• Huntingdon

• Indiana

• Jefferson

• Juniata

• Lackawanna

• Lancaster

• Lawrence

• Lebanon

• Lehigh

• Luzerne

• Lycoming

• McKean

• Mercer

• Mifflin

• Monroe

• Montgomery

• Montour

• Northampton

• Northumberland

• Perry

• Philadelphia

• Pike

• Potter

• Schuylkill

• Snyder

• Somerset

• Sullivan

• Susquehanna

• Tioga

• Union

• Venango

• Warren

• Washington

• Wayne

• Westmoreland

• Wyoming

• York

  08

  Are you willing to work part-time or full-time hours? Please select all that apply.

• Part-time

• Full-time

  Required Question

Agency

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov