Equipment Operator B

Position Summary

Are you looking for a career that enhances Pennsylvania's natural beauty? Collaborate with a small team to maintain and enhance Fish & Boat Commission facilities across the state. As an Equipment Operator B, you will play a pivotal role in advancing the Fish & Boat Commission's mission to protect, conserve, and improve the Commonwealth's aquatic resources while expanding quality fishing and boating opportunities.

A majority of work is performed outdoors and includes a wide range of hands‑on tasks in diverse and scenic locations. The Fish & Boat Commission offers excellent health benefits for you and your family, a retirement plan, provided uniforms and boots, paid annual leave, paid sick leave, and 12 paid holidays. Join our team to take the next steps in your career!

As an Equipment Operator B, you will operate heavy construction equipment to complete projects such as buildings, dams, access areas, hatcheries, marinas, roads, and bridges. Equipment operation includes use of excavators, loaders, dozers, graders, backhoes, hydraulic dredges, vibratory rollers, dump trucks, articulating rock trucks (32,001+ lbs.), and tractor trailers. These will be used to transport machinery, ensuring loads are secure, within legal limits, and compliant with traffic laws.

You will be responsible for inspecting and servicing equipment for routine maintenance and repairs. Incumbents perform labor duties such as pipe and culvert installation, guide rail and boat launch installation, erosion control, brush clearing, concrete work, seeding and mulching, operating power tools, and assisting survey crews. You are expected to adhere to all safety regulations while on duty.

• Full‑time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch
• This position is eligible for an alternate work schedule. A 4‑day work week could be considered
• This position does require frequent overnight travel
• Telework:
  You will not have the option to telework in this position
• Salary:
  In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable

• Minimum one year of experience as an Equipment Operator A (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration)
• Or two years of experience in the operation of heavy construction and specialized maintenance equipment used at this level with a gross vehicle weight of 32,001 pounds or more
• Or any equivalent combination of experience or training
• This position requires possession of a Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL)
• You must be able to perform essential job functions
• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening

• 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.

• 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…