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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania PennDOT CDL Operator (Transportation Equipment Operator A) in Warren, Pennsylvania
NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF N-2024-78161 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM MARCH 5, 2024 TO MARCH 19, 2024. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.
As a leading organization in the maintenance of Pennsylvania's highways, the Department of Transportation, Warren County Maintenance Organization, is seeking to fill vacancies for full-time CDL Equipment Operators to support the maintenance of the county highway and bridge systems. Join the Warren County team with this exciting career opportunity!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this position, your responsibilities will include operating trucks, loaders, and other necessary equipment. During the probationary period, you will become certified to operate heavy trucks, loaders, and two pieces of construction equipment. It is important that you properly perform, and document all required pre- and post-operations checks on a daily basis, following both Department and legal requirements. When you are not operating equipment, you will also be responsible for performing flagger duties for traffic control. Additionally, you will be expected to perform various manual laboring duties using both motorized and non-motorized hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, hammers, and chain saws. You will need to select and use these tools properly to minimize wear and breakage and report any missing or broken equipment. Other tasks include cleaning culverts, cutting grass and brush, erecting signs, digging ditches, and performing repairs to guiderails and barriers. You will also need to make necessary field adjustments to ensure safe operation and minimize wear, as well as perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment, including cleaning and servicing. Lastly, you may be required to demonstrate the operation of assigned equipment to other employees.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment. Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. Travel, overtime and shift work required. Work hours subject to change based on seasonal requirements and operational needs. 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
QUALIFICATIONSMinimum 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.
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.
Legal Requirements:
A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
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 applic tion (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.
