PennDOT CDL Operator Trainee (Transportation Equipment Operator Trainee)
About The Position
Join the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) in Indiana County as a trainee learning skills that support safe and reliable travel. This hands-on role provides training with equipment used for roadway maintenance and experience that can prepare you for future advancement in a transportation career. The trainee learns to operate heavy equipment and perform manual laboring tasks used in highway and bridge maintenance. Work includes equipment operation and safety checks, maintenance support using hand and power tools, following safety and environmental requirements, observing worksite hazards, and making minor equipment adjustments. This is a full-time, onsite position. The regular schedule is 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Travel, overtime, and shift work are required. Work hours may change based on seasonal requirements and operational needs. Telework is not available. New Commonwealth of Pennsylvania employees begin at an annual salary of $42,347 before taxes. Applicants must have an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent. Employees must possess an active Pennsylvania Class A or B Commercial Driver Learner's Permit and an active Medical Examiner’s Certificate on their first day of work. The position is subject to drug and alcohol testing under federal regulations, and employees must be able to perform essential job functions.
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 on the first day of work.
- Possess an active Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations on the first day of work.
- Be able to perform essential job functions.
- Submit the application by the posting closing date; eligibility information must be provided on the application.
Responsibilities
- Learn to operate trucks and loaders and complete required safety checks.
- Use hand and power tools to support maintenance tasks such as cutting, patching, and clearing areas.
- Follow safety procedures, use protective gear, and promptly report injuries or incidents.
- Watch for hazards, make observations, and communicate findings to crew leaders.
- Follow environmental protection rules and requirements during maintenance activities.
- Install tire chains, make minor equipment adjustments, and prepare machinery for safe operation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
