Equipment Operator

Overview

The Equipment Operator A position with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) gives you the chance to make a meaningful impact at the southeastern Veterans' Center. This role supports the daily operations by safely transporting residents, materials, and supplies, keeping essential operations moving and creating a dependable, welcoming environment for veterans and their spouses.

As an Equipment Operator A, you will perform the following duties:

• Vehicle Operation:
  Drive cars, trucks, vans, buses, and other vehicles to transport residents and materials.
• Resident Safety:
  Check and secure locking devices on residents and their equipment before transport.
• Material Transport:
  Make local and long‑distance deliveries of supplies, mail, and medical items.
• Equipment Use:
  Operate snow removal, hauling, and other equipment needed for maintenance work.
• Maintenance Tasks:
  Complete inspections, minor repairs, and cleaning of vehicles and equipment.
• General Support:
  Assist with loading, unloading, record keeping, and other assigned department tasks.

• Full‑time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
• Work hours:
  
  7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with a 30‑minute lunch. Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays may be required.
• Telework:
  Not available.
• Salary:
  May be non‑negotiable in some cases.

• Minimum 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 an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Valid Class C Pennsylvania driver’s license.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.

• Conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• Position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act, requiring satisfactory criminal history reports (PA State Police and FBI clearance).

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. § 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for many state and local government jobs. For more information, consult the Commonwealth’s official resources.

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.