Equipment Operator ; 1st & 2nd Shifts; Selinsgrove Center

As an Equipment Operator A for the Department of Human Services (DHS) at the Selinsgrove Center, you help drive daily operations that keep the entire campus moving forward. This position gives you the chance to work with mowers, trucks, buses, and a variety of equipment that keeps the grounds looking sharp and ready for use. It is an exciting fit for someone who enjoys active work, takes pride in quality results, and thrives in a role where no two days feel the same.

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This position operates vehicles, mowers and equipment to support grounds care, transportation and general maintenance needs throughout the facility. As an Equipment Operator A, you will perform the following duties:

• Equipment Operation: Operate mowers, trucks, buses, and power equipment to support facility needs
• Safety Checks: Complete readiness inspections, make observations, and report concerns to supervisors
• Grounds Maintenance: Mow, trim, and clean lawns, walkways, parking areas, and service zones
• Manual Tasks: Load and unload supplies and materials and perform general physical labor as assigned
• Weather Response: Plow snow, clear sidewalks, and assist with tasks during bad weather
• Tool Use: Use hand tools and related equipment to complete assigned responsibilities

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• The following shifts are available:
  • 1st shift (6:00 AM to 2:00 PM), with a 30-minute lunch. You will work every 4th weekend and have the following Monday and Friday off after work weekends.
  • 2nd shift (12:00 PM to 8:00 PM), with a 30-minute lunch. You will work every other weekend and have the following Monday and Friday off after work weekends.
• Overtime and travel as needed
• Free parking
• 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.

• Six months experience in the operation and maintenance of large vans, buses and single-chassis trucks with a gross vehicle weight of 10,001 pounds or more; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

• You must have possession of a valid Class C Pennsylvania driver's license.

• You must possess a valid Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with air brake endorsement.
• You must obtain passenger endorsement to your Class B CDL within 6 months of employment.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

• 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).

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.

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