PennDOT CDL Operator A (Transportation Equipment Operator A)

Full Job Description

Join a team that keeps Pennsylvania moving!

As a Transportation Equipment Operator A in Venango County, you’ll operate impressive machinery, build in-demand skills, and see the direct impact of your work on the roads your neighbors rely on every day.

If you enjoy working outdoors, tackling hands-on challenges, and being part of a crew that takes real pride in its work, this is a great opportunity to grow your career with PennDOT.

Step into a role where your effort keeps travelers safe and our communities connected. Apply today and start building a future you can be proud of.

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Requirements

In this role, you will operate a variety of trucks and heavy equipment, take on hands-on roadway maintenance tasks, and help keep Venango County’s roads safe and reliable year-round.

You will learn essential safety practices, support equipment upkeep, and work as part of a team that takes pride in maintaining Pennsylvania’s transportation network.

What You Will Do

• Operate Equipment: Drive trucks, loaders, and other machinery after receiving proper training and certification, and complete daily pre- and post-operation inspections.
• Perform Hands-On Maintenance: Use hand and power tools to clean culverts, cut brush and grass, repair guiderails, dig ditches, and perform other essential roadway tasks.
• Support Work Zone Safety: Assist with traffic control and flagging to keep motorists and crews safe when you are not operating equipment.
• Maintain Tools & Vehicles: Perform minor repairs, routine preventive maintenance, equipment cleaning, and report any missing or damaged tools.
• Assist Mechanics: Help diesel and construction equipment mechanics with repairs and maintain accurate equipment records.
• Prioritize Safety: Wear required protective gear, stay alert to hazards, follow environmental guidelines, and report any injuries or incidents immediately.

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.
• Dual shifts, overtime, and travel may be required. Work hours subject to seasonal change.
• 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:

• Successful completion of the Transportation Equipment Operator Trainee Program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Graduation from a Commercial Driver’s License Training School; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

• All positions require possession of an active Pennsylvania Class A or B Commercial Driver's License or equivalent with the Air Brake Restriction (L) and Manual (E) Restriction removed.
• All positions require possession of an active Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations.

• Must be able to demonstrate successful operation of equipment with a manual transmission.

• All employees must obtain an active certification issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in the operation of heavy trucks and loaders, and two additional pieces of construction equipment, within the probationary period.
• All employees must obtain an active Tank Vehicle Endorsement (N) during the probationary period and continuously maintain it while employed in this job.
• Employees may be required to obtain and maintain CDL endorsements and certifications necessary to operate specific pieces of equipment.

Additional Requirements:

• This position is subject to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with Federal Regulations
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.

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.