Equipment Operator B

Full Job Description

If you enjoy being outdoors and working with heavy machinery, then this position is ideal for you! As an Equipment Operator B at Laurel Hill Park Complex, you will play a vital role in keeping the park safe, clean, and attractive for visitors throughout the year. This job is great for those who appreciate hands-on tasks, want to learn new skills, and are eager to be part of a team dedicated to preserving Pennsylvania’s natural beauty. Join us and take pride in maintaining one of the state's most picturesque parks.

Requirements

In this position, you will perform tasks in the operation and upkeep of the facilities at the Laurel Hill Complex state park.

Your work will play a vital role in supporting the bureau's mission to safeguard and preserve the natural resources of the commonwealth.

You will be responsible for operating various heavy machinery, such as backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, high-lifts, and front-end loaders with a bucket capacity of three cubic yards or more.

These tasks will support construction, maintenance, and grounds work, including snow removal and cindering. Additionally, you will operate skid loaders, tractors, mowers, trucks, and UTVs as needed.

Your duties will also include maintaining and improving dirt and gravel roads, shelter access roads, trails, and administrative roads.

This involves cleaning ditches, berms, and culverts, as well as installing headwalls when required.

When not operating machinery, you will engage in manual labor for assigned projects, such as loading and unloading trucks, and installing or repairing underground utilities like water, sewer, and electric lines.

Maintenance tasks will consist of lubricating equipment, changing oil, fuel, and air filters, sharpening mower blades, and inspecting for any worn or broken parts.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Days/Shifts will vary, will work 5 days/37.5 hours per week to include holidays and weekends
• Occasional overtime and travel may be required.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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.

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.

Special Requirements:

• You must possess a valid Class C Pennsylvania driver's license.

Conditions of Employment:

• This position requires possession of a Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) with Tanker (N) endorsement.

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 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 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.

All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only.

Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.