PennDOT CDL Operator (Transportation Equipment Operator A)
About The Position
Join the Department of Transportation as a PennDOT CDL Operator and become part of a team that keeps Pennsylvania moving. This role offers variety, purpose, and the chance to develop specialized skills with important highway equipment. Your work supports safer travel for families, workers, and visitors all across the state. Step into a position where every day truly matters. In this position, you will play a key role in maintaining safe and reliable highways by operating equipment and completing essential roadway tasks. You will support the overall mission of keeping transportation routes open, functional, and safe for the public.
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.
- Must possess a valid Pennsylvania Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License with the Air Brake Restriction (L) and (E) removed.
- Must possess a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety 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.
- This position requires employees to demonstrate successful operation of equipment with a manual transmission.
- Employees are required to obtain additional certifications issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation on assigned pieces of equipment.
- This position is subject to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with Federal Regulations.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Responsibilities
- Operate trucks, loaders, and other assigned machinery
- Perform flagger duties to guide vehicles safely through work areas
- Use hand tools and motorized tools to complete maintenance tasks such as clearing brush, repairing guiderails, and cleaning culverts
- Perform inspections, adjustments, and minor repairs to keep equipment in proper working order
- Follow all safety procedures and report hazards, incidents, and near misses to support a safe work environment
- Follow environmental protection practices required for maintenance activities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
