Equipment Operator B - Delaware Forest District, Monroe

Equipment Operator B

Are you ready to make a hands-on impact in protecting and maintaining Pennsylvania state forests? As an Equipment Operator B with the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR), you will play an important part in maintaining forest roads, facilities, and natural areas. This role offers steady, practical work that keeps state forests safe and accessible. You will build skills operating equipment and supporting conservation efforts.

This is a great opportunity to make a positive impact on Pennsylvania's outdoors!

This role focuses on operating heavy equipment and performing maintenance tasks that support forest roads, facilities, and public safety. You will help preserve forest resources through hands-on work across the district. As an Equipment Operator B, you will perform the following duties:

• Equipment Operation: Operate CDL rated machinery and vehicles for hauling materials, clearing snow, and supporting forest projects
• Maintenance Work: Perform repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance on equipment and tools
• Facility Support: Maintain buildings, signs, roads, trails, and other state forest structures
• Fire Protection: Assist with wildfire prevention, suppression, reporting, and related training activities
• General Duties: Support district operations through project work, surveys, material handling, and site maintenance

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Seasonal, full-time employment without health care benefits. There is not an option to buy into health care benefits. The season runs from approximately March 2026 until November 2026 at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay. The employee will automatically be returned to employment in March 2027.
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Work hours change to 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM during spring fire season.
• Overtime may be required during fire season and as operationally necessary.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• 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.

Special Requirement:

• This position requires possession of a valid Class C Pennsylvania driver's license.

Conditions of Employment:

• This position requires possession of a Class A commercial driver's license (CDL).

Other Requirements:

• 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.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.

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…