PennDOT CDL Operator (Transportation Equipment Operator A)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Northumberland County, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is seeking a PennDOT CDL Operator in Northumberland County to support highway and bridge maintenance across the region. This hands-on role performs skilled equipment operation and manual labor for highway and bridge maintenance projects, helping maintain safe roadways through equipment use, traffic control, maintenance activities, and adherence to safety practices.

The position operates trucks, loaders, and other highway maintenance equipment; performs vehicle inspections; conducts flagging and traffic-control duties; uses hand tools and powered equipment for roadside and infrastructure repairs; and assists with equipment maintenance and repair. Employees must meet CDL and medical certification requirements, obtain specified endorsements and PennDOT equipment-operation certifications, and follow applicable safety, drug and alcohol testing, and environmental protection requirements.

This is a full-time, onsite position. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with a 30-minute lunch. Overtime, travel, and shift work may be required, with dual shifts in effect from November through March. The starting annual salary for candidates new to Commonwealth employment is $45,888.

Requirements

• Successfully complete the Transportation Equipment Operator Trainee Program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or graduate from a Commercial Driver’s License Training School; or have an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Possess an active Pennsylvania Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License, or equivalent, with the Air Brake Restriction (L) removed.
• Have the (E) restriction removed from the CDL.
• Possess an active Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations.
• Demonstrate successful operation of equipment with a manual transmission.
• Obtain an active Tank Vehicle Endorsement (N) during the probationary period and maintain it while employed.
• Obtain, within the probationary period, active PennDOT certifications for operating heavy trucks and loaders and two additional pieces of construction equipment.
• Obtain active PennDOT certifications for additional construction and maintenance equipment as operations dictate.
• Be able to perform the essential job functions.
• Submit criminal history reports and complete a medical examination and drug screening following a conditional offer of employment.
• Submit to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Federal Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks, loaders, and other highway maintenance equipment used for construction and repair work.
• Complete required pre-operation and post-operation vehicle checks.
• Perform flagging duties and help maintain safe traffic flow through work zones.
• Use hand tools and powered equipment to repair roadsides, signs, drainage systems, and barriers.
• Perform preventative maintenance, make field adjustments, assist with equipment repairs, and maintain related records.
• Follow safety procedures, identify hazards, report incidents, and support environmental protection requirements.
• Maintain required CDL qualifications, endorsements, and equipment-operation certifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed