PennDOT CDL Operator (Transportation Equipment Operator A)
About The Position
Join the Department of Transportation as a PennDOT CDL Operator in Washington County and take advantage of a career that keeps you close to home. This job provides reliable schedules, meaningful outdoor work and a supportive crew environment. You will help maintain roadways that your community depends on each day. Choose a role that values both professional growth and a balanced life outside of work. This position supports highway and bridge maintenance by operating equipment and completing a range of laboring tasks. It helps ensure safe and dependable travel for the public throughout Washington County.
Requirements
- Possession of an active Pennsylvania Class A or B Commercial Driver's License or equivalent with the Air Brake Restriction (L) removed.
- Possession of an active Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations.
- Must be able to perform essential job functions.
- Must be able to perform essential job functions.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- All employees must obtain an active Tank Vehicle Endorsement (N) during the probationary period and continuously maintain it while employed in this job.
- All permanent 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 may be required to obtain additional certifications issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation on assigned pieces of equipment.
- This position requires employees to demonstrate successful operation of equipment with a manual transmission.
Responsibilities
- Operate trucks, loaders, and other maintenance equipment as assigned
- Maintain CDL credentials and complete daily equipment inspections
- Perform flagging duties to support safe passage around work areas
- Use tools to clear debris, repair barriers, and complete maintenance activities
- Conduct minor repairs, adjustments and preventative care on equipment
Benefits
- Reliable schedules
- Meaningful outdoor work
- Supportive crew environment
- Professional growth
- Balanced life outside of work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
