PennDOT CDL Operator Trainee (Transportation Equipment Operator Trainee)
About The Position
This trainee position with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in Columbia County provides hands-on experience in highway and bridge maintenance while developing the skills and certifications needed to operate construction and maintenance equipment. Training includes operating heavy trucks, loaders, and other maintenance equipment, conducting equipment inspections, using tools, assisting with manual labor, following safety procedures, and supporting environmental protection activities. The position is full-time and onsite, with regular hours of 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, and a 30-minute lunch. Overtime, travel, and shift work may be required. Dual shifts are in effect from November through March. Telework is not available. New Commonwealth employees start at an annual salary of $42,347 before taxes.
Requirements
- Possess an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C Driver’s License or equivalent.
- Possess an active Pennsylvania Class A or B Commercial Driver Learner’s Permit by the first day of work.
- Possess an active Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations by the first day of work.
- Operate vehicles or equipment with a manual transmission within the probationary period.
- Submit to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with federal regulations.
- Be able to perform the essential job functions.
- Submit criminal history reports and complete a drug screening if given a conditional offer of employment.
Responsibilities
- Learn to operate heavy trucks, loaders, and other maintenance equipment while working toward required certifications.
- Perform and document pre-operation and post-operation equipment checks and make field adjustments when needed.
- Use motorized and non-motorized tools to support roadway and bridge maintenance activities.
- Assist with construction and maintenance projects using proper techniques and equipment-handling practices.
- Follow safety procedures, wear protective equipment, identify hazards, and report incidents or concerns.
- Apply environmental protection requirements and complete assigned environmental management training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
