Equipment Operator A

Full Job Description

Are you seeking a rewarding career that allows you to showcase your expertise in operating various vehicles and heavy machinery? The Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation is inviting applications for the position of Equipment Operator A at our Cambria District Office. In this pivotal role, you will skillfully operate essential equipment and vehicles, contributing to minor adjustments on construction projects while addressing requests from local property owners. Seize this exceptional opportunity and apply today!

Requirements

In this role, you will be responsible for operating various heavy construction and maintenance equipment across a diverse array of projects managed by the Bituminous District. This includes driving motorized vehicles within the specified limits for an Equipment Operator A, facilitating the transportation of equipment, fuel, and materials such as stone and earth, while overseeing loading and unloading processes. Duties will entail towing trailers with a maximum loaded weight of 10,000 lbs, maneuvering through congested roads, and operating truck/trailer combinations on secondary roads throughout western Pennsylvania, including areas around Pittsburgh.

Additionally, you will position and secure equipment like backhoes, excavators, and dozers on trailers under the guidance of a Class A CDL holder. Responsibilities extend to utilizing this equipment for small abandoned mine reclamation projects, as well as installing mine drainage systems and filling mine cave holes in residential areas. Furthermore, the operator will assist the Bureau of Forestry and the Bureau of State Parks with various construction and maintenance tasks.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $36,108 (before taxes).
• 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:

• Six months experience in the operation and maintenance of large vans, buses and single-chassis trucks with a gross vehicle weight of 10,001 pounds or more; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirement:

• This position requires possession of a valid Class C Pennsylvania driver's license.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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).

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.

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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.

Additional Information

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position.

No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

Your score is valid for this specific posting only.You must provide complete and accurate information or:your score may be lower than deserved.you may be disqualified.You may only apply/test once for this posting.Your results will be provided via email.