Equipment Operator B - Pinchot Forest District

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Lackawanna County, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources as an Equipment Operator B and help keep the Pinchot Forest District running smoothly. This role provides an exciting opportunity to work outdoors while supporting vital infrastructure projects. Your work will help protect natural resources and serve communities across Pennsylvania. Step into a position where your skills make a difference every day. This position focuses on skilled operation of heavy equipment to maintain and improve infrastructure throughout the Pinchot Forest District. It also supports wildfire suppression and protection of natural features across state forest lands.

Requirements

One year of experience as an Equipment Operator A (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or Two years of experience in the operation of heavy construction and specialized maintenance equipment used at this level with a gross vehicle weight of 32,001 pounds or more: or Any equivalent combination of experience or training.
Possession of a valid Class C Pennsylvania driver's license.
Possession of a Class A commercial driver's license (CDL).
Meet the PA residency requirement.
Able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

Operate heavy vehicles to build and maintain forest roads, parking areas, and trails
Perform physical tasks when not using equipment to support maintenance projects
Show proper and safe operation of assigned machinery to other workers
Determine efficient methods and tools needed to complete assigned field work
Assist with prevention, control, and suppression activities across forest lands
Follow required plans and practices to safeguard natural features during earthwork