Equipment Operator A (Seasonal) - Buchanan Forest District

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Bedford County, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Step into a role that lets you grow while protecting natural spaces for everyone! As an Equipment Operator A with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, you will play a key part in keeping forest lands safe and accessible. This role gives you the opportunity to use equipment skills in ways that truly matter for the community. Every day brings a new chance to support conservation efforts and care for public lands! This position focuses on operating and maintaining a wide range of trucks, tools, and equipment to support forest maintenance and safety. The work helps keep state forest infrastructure in good condition while supporting district and agency goals.

Requirements

Six months experience in the operation and maintenance of large vans, buses and single-chassis trucks with a gross vehicle weight of 10,001 pounds or more; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Possession of a valid Class C Pennsylvania driver's license.
Possession of a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Meet the PA residency requirement.
Ability to perform essential job functions.
Pass a drug screening.

Responsibilities

Operate trucks and construction equipment with a gross vehicle weight up to 32,000 pounds for road and facility upkeep
Drive and use specialized vehicles and tools to assist with wildfire suppression and prevention activities
Handle chainsaws and other powered and non-powered tools to maintain forest roads, trails, and structures
Complete basic maintenance tasks on equipment such as checking fluids, cleaning parts, and replacing filters
Perform physical tasks like digging, raking, sweeping, and cleaning when not operating equipment
Maintain logs and time records related to equipment use and daily duties