PennDOT CDL Operator Trainee (Transportation Equipment Operator Trainee)
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Posted: January 8, 2026 (7 days ago)
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation
Location
Pennsylvania, 17120
Salary
From $18.46
per hour
Type
Seasonal
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This seasonal job involves helping with basic maintenance on vehicles and equipment, like changing tires and fluids, while assisting skilled mechanics on tougher repairs and supporting building upkeep at a transportation department site.
It's a full-time summer role from April to October, perfect for someone handy and reliable who enjoys hands-on work outdoors.
A good fit would be a local resident or someone willing to move, with some mechanical know-how and a valid driver's license.

In this position, you will undertake a range of responsibilities that include performing routine maintenance on automotive fleet equipment, such as changing light bulbs, hoses, clamps, filters, and tires, as well as replacing or recharging batteries and checking fluid levels.
You will also assist mechanics with more complex repairs, including engine rebuilds, heating and cooling systems, transmissions, clutches, brake systems, and hydraulic systems, along with conducting basic body repair work.
Additionally, you will support the storeroom operations by retrieving parts as necessary and contribute to the maintenance and repair of the building and grounds.
Working under general supervision, you will exercise independent judgment regarding repair needs and methods after receiving work orders that outline specific issues.
It is essential to provide daily updates to your supervisor on the status of the equipment you are responsible for and to promptly inform them when a task is completed.
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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).
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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.
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