PennDOT CDL Operator (Transportation Equipment Operator A) - Paint Crew - Buckstown, Somerset County

Full Job Description

The Department of Transportation is seeking a skilled PennDOT CDL Operator to join the Paint Crew based at the Buckstown Shed in Somerset County.

This district role plays an important part in line painting, thermoplastic application, and other durable pavement marking operations, requiring the safe and effective use of specialized equipment.

The position also includes operating maintenance equipment assigned to this operator level and performing a variety of manual labor duties to support winter maintenance operations.

Step into a role where your work keeps Pennsylvania’s roads safe and clearly marked—apply today.

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Requirements

In this role, you will help ensure that all district line-painting equipment is fully prepared, properly calibrated, and ready for daily operations.

You will support painting activities by monitoring equipment performance, maintaining accurate line placement, and reacting quickly to changing conditions.

In addition, you may be trained and certified to operate a variety of heavy equipment used in both construction and maintenance operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and inspect all line-painting equipment to ensure it is fully stocked, calibrated, fueled, and operational for daily use.
• Monitor equipment during painting operations to maintain proper paint application, bead distribution, line width, color, and placement.
• React quickly to operational changes to prevent misalignment or improper marking.
• Assist with refilling materials, checking communication equipment, and supporting on-site operational needs.
• Train and become certified to operate a range of heavy equipment, including snow plows, backhoes, tractor mowers, graders, rollers, loaders, sweepers, and other machinery used in construction and maintenance work.

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 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Work hours subject to change based on seasonal requirements and operational needs.
• The crew for this position will follow a seasonal reporting schedule:
  • April through December:Report to the District 9 Paint Crew at the Buckstown Shed in Somerset County.
  • December through March:Report to a District 9 winter stockpile for winter maintenance duties.
    • Employees who reside within a District 9 county may be assigned to a winter stockpile in Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton, Huntingdon, or Somerset County.
    • Employees who live outside District 9 will be assigned to report to a Cambria or Somerset County winter stockpile.
• 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 an active Pennsylvania Class A or B Commercial Driver's License or equivalent with the Air Brake Restriction (L) removed. This position requires that E restriction is removed.
• Must possess an active Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations.
• 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.
• This position requires employees to obtain and maintain CDL endorsements and certifications necessary to operate specific pieces of equipment.
• This position requires employees to demonstrate successful operation of equipment with a manual transmission.
• 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:

• You must be willing to commute to Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
• You must be willing and able to work unannounced overtime.
• You must be willing and able to repair industrial type equipment (pumps, paint and bead guns, other painting related equipment).
• 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.