PennDOT CDL Operator (Transportation Equipment Operator A)
About The Position
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT) Montgomery County Maintenance Organization is hiring full-time CDL Equipment Operators to help maintain the county’s highways and bridges—critical infrastructure that keeps our communities safe and connected. We offer a supportive, team-oriented workplace where collaboration, innovation, and professional growth are encouraged. Whether you bring years of experience or are ready to learn and build new skills, we invite you to join our mission-driven team and make a meaningful impact on Montgomery County. Apply today and help keep our roadways moving. As an Equipment Operator with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, you play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and reliability of our roadways, especially during the challenging winter months when snow removal is essential. Your responsibilities extend well beyond plowing—you will also support a wide range of construction and maintenance projects where your skill and attention to detail directly strengthen our transportation infrastructure. Each day offers hands-on, physically active work that underscores the importance of teamwork, communication, and dedication. In this position, you’ll operate heavy equipment, perform minor repairs, and carry out routine maintenance to keep vehicles and machinery operating safely. You’ll also complete accurate daily logs and reports that track equipment usage and service history, helping maintain smooth operations and accountability across the team. At the end of the day, you can take pride in knowing your efforts make travel safer and improve the quality of life for countless residents. The sense of purpose that comes from meaningful, community-focused work makes serving as a PennDOT Equipment Operator truly rewarding.
Requirements
- Must possess an active Pennsylvania Class A or B Commercial Driver's License or equivalent with the Air Brake Restriction (L) removed.
- Must possess an active Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations.
- 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 must obtain an active Tank Vehicle Endorsement (N) during the probationary period and continuously maintain it while employed in this job.
- This position is subject to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with Federal Regulations.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Nice To Haves
- 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)
- Graduation from a Commercial Driver’s License Training School
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Responsibilities
- Operate heavy equipment
- Perform minor repairs on equipment
- Carry out routine maintenance to keep vehicles and machinery operating safely
- Complete accurate daily logs and reports that track equipment usage and service history
- Snow removal
- Support a wide range of construction and maintenance projects
Benefits
- Full-time employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
