PennDOT CDL Operator (Transportation Equipment Operator A)

Full Job Description

Step into a career that keeps Pennsylvania moving. PennDOT’s Washington County Maintenance Organization is seeking full-time CDL Equipment Operators to help maintain and improve the county’s highway and bridge systems. As a valued member of our team, you will operate essential equipment, support year-round maintenance operations, and play a vital role in keeping our roads safe for the traveling public. If you are looking for steady work, strong benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community, consider joining the Washington County team with this exciting career opportunity.

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Requirements

As an Equipment Operator with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, you will play an essential role in keeping roadways safe and efficient throughout the year, especially during the demanding winter season.

Your work will support snow removal, construction activities, and daily maintenance operations that directly impact the safety of the traveling public.

This position offers meaningful, hands-on work where teamwork, physical effort, and dedication make a visible difference in communities across Pennsylvania.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate Heavy Equipment: Safely operate trucks, plows, and construction equipment to support snow removal and roadway maintenance.
• Perform Manual and Construction Tasks: Assist with various maintenance and construction projects that improve roadway safety and infrastructure.
• Conduct Equipment Care: Perform minor repairs, routine servicing, and daily inspections to ensure equipment and vehicles remain in proper working condition.
• Maintain Accurate Records: Complete daily logs and reports that document equipment usage, maintenance activities, and operational needs.
• Support Team Operations: Work collaboratively with your crew to complete physically demanding tasks that require coordination and commitment.
• Promote Safety: Follow all safety procedures, use required protective gear, remain aware of hazards, and report any injuries or incidents immediately.

At the end of each day, you will know that your work has contributed to safer roads and a stronger transportation system for residents and travelers alike. This role offers the satisfaction of seeing the results of your efforts and the pride of making a positive impact in your community.

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.
• 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:

• Must possess a valid Pennsylvania Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License with the Air Brake Restriction (L) removed.
• Must possess a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• This position requires employees to demonstrate successful operation of equipment with a manual transmission.
• All permanent 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.
• Employees may be required to obtain and maintain CDL endorsements and certifications necessary to operate specific pieces of equipment.
• All employees must obtain an active Tank Vehicle Endorsement (N) during the probationary period and continuously maintain it while employed in this job.

Additional Requirement:

• 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):

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.