Equipment Operator B

Full Job Description

The Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation within the Department of Environmental Protection is on the lookout for skilled and committed Equipment Operators to enhance our exceptional team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the safe and effective operation of commercial and construction machinery across various reclamation projects. By joining us, you will not only contribute to meaningful environmental restoration but also succeed in a work environment that values your input. If you are eager to be part of a dedicated team focused on safeguarding and revitalizing our natural resources, we invite you to apply for this fulfilling opportunity.

Requirements

In this position, you will be responsible for operating various heavy construction and maintenance equipment across a diverse array of projects managed by the Bituminous District. Your duties will include driving motorized vehicles, adhering to the specifications for Equipment Operator B, to transport equipment, fuel, stone, slag, earth, and other materials while overseeing loading and unloading processes. This encompasses the operation of pickups and small dump trucks.

Additionally, you will tow trailers weighing between 12,000 lbs. and 40,000 lbs., which requires a Class A Commercial Driver’s License, while navigating congested roads with construction equipment. Your work will primarily take place on secondary roads and streets throughout western Pennsylvania, including areas in and around the City of Pittsburgh. You will also be tasked with positioning a backhoe and hi-lift on a trailer, transporting them to project sites, and returning using the appropriate dump truck.

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 7:00 AM to 3:00 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 $40,685 (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:

• One year of experience as an Equipment Operator A (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); 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
• Any equivalent combination of experience or training.

Conditions of Employment:

• This position requires that candidates possess a valid Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL).

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 Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• 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).

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.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.

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.