Corrections Equipment Operator - SCI Benner Township

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Centre County, PA
•Onsite

About The Position

The Corrections Equipment Operator supports Correctional Industries at the State Correctional Institution at Benner Township by transporting freight, operating vehicles, and guiding inmate workers through daily assignments. The position helps maintain a safe, efficient, and consistent workflow within the institution. Duties include operating tractor-trailers, trucks, and other vehicles; performing routine equipment checks and minor repairs; completing logs, receipts, and reports; training, guiding, and monitoring inmate workers during loading, unloading, and repair tasks; and maintaining secure work areas by issuing tools, tracking materials, and searching work zones. This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, with a schedule of 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Telework is not available. New Commonwealth of Pennsylvania employees will start at an annual salary of $49,010 before taxes. The position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55. Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, is required. Candidates are subject to drug testing and must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Requirements

  • Two years of experience operating tractor-trailer trucks, or a combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • Possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class A Commercial Driver's License.
  • Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.
  • Subject to drug testing.
  • Must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
  • Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

  • Operate tractor-trailers, trucks, and other vehicles to transport freight.
  • Perform routine checks and minor repairs to maintain equipment readiness.
  • Complete and submit logs, receipts, and reports according to policy.
  • Train, guide, and monitor inmate workers during loading, unloading, and repair tasks.
  • Maintain secure work areas by issuing tools, tracking materials, and searching work zones.

Benefits

  • Full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55
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