PennDOT CDL Operator A (Transportation Equipment Operator A)

Full Job Description

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Cumberland County Maintenance Organization is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as full-time CDL Equipment Operators.

This hands-on role is essential to keeping our highways and bridges safe, reliable, and ready for the traveling public.

If you’re looking for a supportive workplace that values teamwork, skill development, and innovation, this is a great opportunity to grow your career.

Whether you are an experienced operator or eager to build your expertise, we encourage you to apply and make a meaningful impact in Cumberland County.

Step into a role where your work truly matters—apply today!

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Requirements

As an Equipment Operator with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, you play a key role in keeping our roadways safe and functional year-round, especially during winter when snow removal is critical.

Your work supports both daily operations and long-term infrastructure projects, making a direct impact on public safety and travel efficiency.

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing snow removal and participating in various construction and maintenance projects
• Completing physically demanding tasks that require teamwork, reliability, and attention to detail
• Operating heavy equipment such as plow trucks, loaders, and other machinery
• Conducting routine maintenance, minor repairs, and daily servicing of assigned equipment and vehicles
• Maintaining accurate daily logs and reports to track equipment usage, maintenance, and operational needs
• Supporting safe and efficient roadway conditions that benefit residents and travelers across the region

At the end of each day, you can take pride in knowing your work enhances road safety and improves the quality of life for countless Pennsylvanians—making this role both meaningful and rewarding.

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.
• Travel, overtime, and shift work required. Work hours subject to change based on seasonal requirements and operational needs.
• 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 with the Air Brake Restriction (L) removed or equivalent.
• All positions require possession of an active Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations.
• 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.

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.

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.