Equipment Operator - Wernersville State Hospital

About the Position

The Equipment Operator A position with the Department of Human Services supports the safe and efficient operation of Wernersville State Hospital. The role involves operating a variety of vehicles and equipment to maintain daily services, ensure safe transportation, and support campus operations.

• Operate buses, trucks, vans, tractors, and other equipment to meet hospital transportation needs.
• Maintain grounds using mowers and related equipment.
• Transport consumers, employees, supplies, food, and equipment on and off the hospital grounds.
• Perform safety checks, clean vehicles, and complete minor maintenance tasks to keep equipment in good condition.
• Operate plows, blowers, and de‑icing equipment to maintain safe travel during winter.
• Perform general labor tasks such as loading materials, cleaning outdoor areas, and assisting with facility upkeep.

• Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week.
• Regular hours: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, with a 30‑minute lunch. Weekend shifts required every third or fourth week, schedule may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime as needed and subject to emergency call‑in.
• No telework for this position.
• Starting annual salary: $36,108.00 (new employees with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania).

• Minimum six months experience operating and maintaining large vans, buses, or single‑chassis trucks with a gross vehicle weight of 10,001 pounds or more; or equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Valid Class C Pennsylvania driver’s license.
• Must obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) within the probationary period.
• Must meet Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• Position falls under the Older Adult Protective Services Act and requires submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including PA State Police and FBI clearance.
• Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 for hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals.
• Applicants needing accommodations due to a disability should discuss their request with the interviewer in advance of the interview date.

Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans for many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employ­ment preferences for veterans, visit the appropriate state website.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as it seeks 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.

• Completion of the application and supplemental questions constitutes the exam for this position; no additional test at a test center is required.
• Score is based on the detailed information provided on the application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Score valid only for this specific posting.
• Incomplete or inaccurate information may result in a lower score, disqualification, or inability to re‑apply for this posting.
• Results will be provided via email.