PennDOT CDL Operator; Transportation Equipment Operator

Overview

Join the Department of Transportation as a PennDOT CDL Operator and take on work that supports communities statewide. This position gives you opportunities to learn, grow, and work outdoors with essential equipment. You will help maintain the roadways that millions rely on each day. Bring your dedication to a team that values safety and teamwork!

• Equipment Operation: Operate trucks, loaders, and other assigned equipment during maintenance work
• Traffic Control: Provide flagging duties to guide vehicles safely through work zones when not operating equipment
• Manual Labor: Carry out tasks such as clearing brush, cleaning culverts, digging ditches, and repairing guiderails
• Equipment Care: Conduct daily pre‑ and post‑operation checks and perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance
• Safety Awareness: Follow safety procedures, use protective equipment, and report hazards, injuries, or equipment issues
• Environmental Duties: Apply environmental protection practices required for maintenance activities

• Full‑time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday‑Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch.
• Hours are subject to change due to weather/season; winter shifts will be 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM or 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• All positions require possession of an active Pennsylvania Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License or equivalent with the Air Brake Restriction (L) removed; this position requires that the E or O restriction is removed.
• 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 Tank Vehicle Endorsement (N) during the probationary period and continuously maintain it while employed in this job.
• This position requires employees to demonstrate successful operation of equipment with a manual transmission.
• This position requires employees to obtain active certifications issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in the operation of additional pieces of construction and maintenance equipment as operations dictate.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports.
• Conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.

• 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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.