Equipment Operator B - Pinchot Forest District

THE POSITION

Join the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources as an Equipment Operator B and help keep the Pinchot Forest District running smoothly. This role provides an exciting opportunity to work outdoors while supporting vital infrastructure projects. Your work will help protect natural resources and serve communities across Pennsylvania. Step into a position where your skills make a difference every day.

Join the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources as an Equipment Operator B and help keep the Pinchot Forest District running smoothly. This role provides an exciting opportunity to work outdoors while supporting vital infrastructure projects. Your work will help protect natural resources and serve communities across Pennsylvania. Step into a position where your skills make a difference every day.

This position focuses on skilled operation of heavy equipment to maintain and improve infrastructure throughout the Pinchot Forest District. It also supports wildfire suppression and protection of natural features across state forest lands. As an Equipment Operator B, you will perform the following duties:

• Equipment Operation:
  Operate heavy vehicles to build and maintain forest roads, parking areas, and trails
• Manual Labor:
  Perform physical tasks when not using equipment to support maintenance projects
• Safety Demonstration:
  Show proper and safe operation of assigned machinery to other workers
• Task Analysis:
  Determine efficient methods and tools needed to complete assigned field work
• Wildfire Support:
  Assist with prevention, control, and suppression activities across forest lands
• Environmental Protection:
  Follow required plans and practices to safeguard natural features during earthwork

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

• This is a seasonal, full-time position with no healthcare benefits. The season runs from approximately 9 March 2026 until 13 November 2026 at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay. The employee will automatically be returned to employment March 2027.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• 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.

• 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.

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

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

• 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.

Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.

• 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).

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