PennDOT CDL Operator A (Transportation Equipment Operator A)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Columbia County, PA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is hiring a PennDOT CDL Operator A (Transportation Equipment Operator A) in Columbia County. This position supports highway and bridge maintenance through heavy equipment operation, roadway upkeep, construction support, manual labor, and winter operations. The work helps maintain safe roadways and bridges for travelers and communities.

The position is full time, with regular hours of 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, including 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 begin at an annual salary of $45,888 before taxes.

Permanent employees must obtain PennDOT certifications for heavy trucks, loaders, and two additional pieces of construction equipment within the probationary period. Employees must also maintain the required medical certification, commercial driver’s license, and tank vehicle endorsement, and demonstrate successful operation of equipment with a manual transmission. Additional equipment certifications may be required based on assigned equipment. The position is subject to federal drug and alcohol testing.

Requirements

• Successfully complete the Transportation Equipment Operator Trainee program, graduate from a Commercial Driver’s License Training School, or have an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Possess an active Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations.
• Possess an active Pennsylvania Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License, or equivalent, with the Air Brake Restriction (L) removed; the E restriction must also be removed for this position.
• Obtain and continuously maintain an active Tank Vehicle Endorsement (N) during employment; it must be obtained during the probationary period.
• Demonstrate successful operation of equipment with a manual transmission.
• Obtain PennDOT certification in operating heavy trucks and loaders and two additional pieces of construction equipment within the probationary period.
• Obtain additional PennDOT certifications for assigned pieces of equipment as required.
• Be able to perform the essential job functions.
• Submit criminal history reports and pass a drug screening following a conditional offer of employment.
• Comply with drug and alcohol testing in accordance with federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks equipped with snow plows and other equipment for winter roadway and bridge maintenance.
• Operate trucks, loaders, and other construction and maintenance equipment on assigned projects.
• Perform flagging duties and help maintain safe traffic flow through work zones.
• Use hand tools and powered equipment to clean culverts, cut brush, install signs, and repair bridges, guiderails, and barriers.
• Perform manual labor and support highway and bridge maintenance and construction activities.
• Complete field adjustments and preventative maintenance tasks, clean equipment, and assist with repairs.
• Follow safety procedures, use protective equipment, identify hazards, and report incidents and equipment concerns.

What This Job Offers

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