PennDOT CDL Operator (Transportation Equipment Operator A)

Full Job Description

Join a team that keeps Pennsylvania moving.

As a Transportation Equipment Operator A in Venango County, you will operate impressive machinery, develop valuable hands-on skills, and see the direct impact of your work on the roads your community relies on every day.

If you enjoy working outdoors, taking on practical challenges, and being part of a crew that takes genuine pride in its accomplishments, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career with PennDOT.

Step into a role where your effort helps keep travelers safe and our communities connected. Apply today and build 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, perform hands-on roadway maintenance, and help keep Venango County’s roads safe and reliable throughout the year.

You will learn essential safety practices, support equipment care, 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 required pre- and post-operation inspections.
• Perform Roadway Maintenance: Use hand and power tools to clean culverts, cut brush and grass, repair guiderails, dig ditches, and complete other essential maintenance tasks.
• Support Work Zone Safety: Assist with traffic control and flagging to protect motorists and crew members when equipment is not in use.
• Maintain Tools and Vehicles: Perform minor repairs, routine preventive maintenance, equipment cleaning, and report missing or damaged tools.
• Assist Mechanics: Support diesel and construction equipment mechanics with repairs and help maintain accurate equipment records.
• Prioritize Safety: Wear required protective gear, stay alert to hazards, follow environmental guidelines, and report 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.
• This position requires employees to demonstrate successful operation of equipment with a manual transmission.
• 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.
• This position requires 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.