Corrections Construction Equipment Operator Instructor - SCI Coal Township

THE POSITION

As a Corrections Construction Equipment Operator Instructor for the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Coal Township, you help lead real‑world construction and maintenance projects. Each day brings new opportunities to teach safe equipment operation and support important facility needs. Your instruction helps develop practical abilities that inmates can use throughout their lives. Step into a role where your expertise creates positive change!

This position centers on supervising inmate crews and teaching the safe operation of heavy construction equipment. As a Corrections Construction Equipment Operator Instructor, you will maintain and guide an inmate work crew while providing classroom and hands‑on instruction, along with ensuring security and proper work practices. As a Corrections Construction Equipment Operator Instructor, you will perform the following duties:

• Crew Supervision:
  Lead inmate work crews in construction, excavation, and maintenance tasks
• Equipment Instruction:
  Train inmates in safe and correct use of heavy machinery such as backhoes, loaders, and excavators
• Safety Oversight:
  Enforce all safety rules, tool procedures, and institutional policies
• Work Coordination:
  Plan, assign, and review work while monitoring progress and quality
• Equipment Care:
  Perform and teach basic preventative maintenance on assigned equipment
• Documentation Duties:
  Complete inmate instruction records, evaluations, time records, and payroll forms

• Full‑time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday‑Friday
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55
• Telework:
  Not an option
• Salary:
  Starting annual salary of $51,868.00 (before taxes) for new employees

Below are the requirements and expectations for the role.

• Completion of an approved apprenticeship in the operation of heavy equipment; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training which includes one year of journeyman‑level work

• You must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required
• You must meet the PA residency requirement
• You must be able to perform essential job functions

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements

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.