Drill Operator (Seasonal)

Full Job Description

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is seeking a talented Drill Operator to join our team for the upcoming summer season as part of the 2026 Summer Employment Program.

This role involves operating specialized drill rig equipment and performing various manual labor tasks within a drill crew. If you are in search of an exhilarating career opportunity, look no further.

Become an esteemed member of the District 3-0 Team and contribute to the PennDOT legacy.

Requirements

In this position, you will be responsible for operating a variety of equipment, including trucks, drill rigs, water trucks, and electric drills. Your focus will be on ensuring safe operation while minimizing equipment wear through necessary field adjustments, minor repairs, and preventative maintenance. Additionally, you will demonstrate equipment operation to fellow employees and support mechanics with minor repairs. Your duties will also involve maintaining equipment records, performing manual labor during drilling activities, and securing access to drill sites. Proper selection and use of tools are essential, along with reporting any missing or damaged equipment. Furthermore, you will assist in guiding operators of rental equipment and contribute to technical tasks such as identifying soil and rock types, conducting tests, labeling samples, and installing and monitoring slope indicator casings.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Seasonal full-time employment.
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Work hours will vary based on position.
• Some travel may be required
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of experience in the operation of core and auger boring equipment; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

• All positions require, at time of hire, an active Pennsylvania Class A Commercial Driver’s License with the Air Brake Restriction (L) removed or equivalent.
• All positions require, at time of hire, possession of an active Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations.
• All candidates must demonstrate, at time of interview, successful operation of equipment with a manual transmission.
• All employees must obtain an active Tank Vehicle Endorsement (N) during the probationary period and continuously maintain it while employed in this job.

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 drug screening.

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.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.