PennDOT CDL Operator Trainee (Transportation Equipment Operator Trainee)

Full Job Description

Requirements

This position is designed for trainees who will be tasked with operating equipment used in highway construction and maintenance, as well as engaging in various manual labor activities as part of a highway or bridge maintenance team. The role involves training for the necessary licensing and certification to handle heavy construction machinery, specifically including Heavy Truck/Tandem Axle (HT/TA) vehicles and loaders with a bucket capacity of 4.5 cubic yards or less. Trainees will learn to conduct and document essential pre- and post-operation inspections, ensuring that all equipment is safe to operate and properly adjusted to reduce wear and tear. Additionally, the position requires the operation of various hand and foot controls, the use of seat belts for safety, and the ability to install and remove tire chains on dual wheels, all of which are critical for maintaining operational efficiency and safety on the job site.

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 30-minute lunch.
• Work hours subject to change due to weather/season.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $41,526.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
  

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C Driver’s License or equivalent.
• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class A or B Commercial Driver Learner’s Permit on the first day of work.
• This position requires possession of a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations on the first day of work.

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).

• 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.