PennDOT CDL Operator A (Transportation Equipment Operator A)

Looking for a career where your skills behind the wheel help keep an entire county moving? The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is hiring full-time CDL Equipment Operators to join the Cumberland County Maintenance Organization. Our team plays a vital role in maintaining the highways and bridges that communities rely on every day. This is your opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values safety, teamwork, and ongoing professional development. Whether you bring years of experience or are eager to grow your abilities, you'll have the chance to make a meaningful impact on the infrastructure that keeps Cumberland County connected.

If you are ready for steady work, strong camaraderie, and a mission that truly matters, apply today and help keep Pennsylvania's roadways safe and dependable.

In this role, you will operate a variety of trucks, loaders, and other equipment while supporting essential roadway maintenance activities throughout the county. Along with equipment operation, you'll perform manual labor tasks, assist with repairs, and help ensure safe work zones and efficient maintenance operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate trucks, loaders, and other assigned equipment, including completing daily pre- and post-operation inspections.
• Perform manual labor such as clearing culverts, cutting grass and brush, repairing guiderails, erecting signs, and assisting with general roadway maintenance.
• Assist with traffic control by performing flagging duties when not operating equipment.
• Make field adjustments, conduct minor repairs, perform preventive maintenance, and demonstrate equipment operation to coworkers as needed.
• Support mechanics with equipment repairs and maintain accurate records of equipment usage.
• Safely install and remove tire chains and follow all safety procedures, including proper use of protective gear and prompt reporting of injuries or equipment incidents.
• Contribute to building and grounds maintenance, and assist in storeroom, stockpile, or other operational areas as required.
• Work effectively as part of a team, maintain reliable attendance, and uphold environmental protection standards during maintenance activities.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Hours may vary and overtime may be required during weather events.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Successful completion of the Transportation Equipment Operator Trainee Program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Graduation from a Commercial Driver's License Training School; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

• 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 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.
• All employees must obtain an active Tank Vehicle Endorsement (N) during the probationary period and continuously maintain it while employed in this job.

Additional Requirements:

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

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• 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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

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.