PennDOT CDL Operator; Transportation Equipment Operator

Are you ready to take on a fulfilling role that helps keep Pennsylvania moving every day? Join the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) as a CDL Operator and take an active role in keeping our roadways safe and dependable. This exciting opportunity allows you to work with important equipment that supports everyday travel across the state. Your efforts will help maintain safe routes for workers, families, and visitors.

Apply today to begin a career path where your work has a direct and positive impact on Commonwealth communities!

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This position involves skilled equipment operation and a range of physical tasks that support highway and bridge maintenance. As a PennDOT CDL Operator, you will perform the following duties:

• Equipment Operation:
  Operate trucks, loaders, and other assigned machinery
• License and Certification:
  Maintain a valid CDL and complete required training and equipment checks
• Traffic Control:
  Support safe traffic flow by performing flagging duties when needed
• Manual Labor Tasks:
  Use various tools to complete tasks such as clearing culverts, cutting brush, and repairing roadway structures
• Maintenance Work:
  Make minor repairs, perform adjustments, and clean or service equipment to ensure proper function
• Safety Awareness:
  Follow safety procedures, identify hazards, report incidents, and contribute to a safe work area

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Overtime, dual-shifts, and holiday shifts may be required during storm operations.
• 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 ( Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) Program; or
• Graduation from a Commercial Driver’s License Training School; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Employees may be required to obtain additional certifications issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation on assigned pieces of equipment.

• This position is subject to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with Federal Regulations.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Ability to demonstrate successful operation of equipment with a manual transmission.

• 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.

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