PennDOT CDL Operator Trainee (Transportation Equipment Operator Trainee)

Are you prepared to embrace a fresh career opportunity? If so, take a look at the Transportation Equipment Operator Trainee position with the Department of Transportation. In this role, you will engage in a six-month training program designed to help you obtain the necessary licensure for the Transportation Equipment Operator A classification. Additionally, you will also gain certification on essential equipment for your work site and familiarize yourself with the department's work regulations, safety protocols, and local reporting procedures. Do not wait, become part of the PennDOT Indiana County team and seize this thrilling career chance!

In this position, you will acquire the necessary skills and experience to operate highway construction and maintenance equipment while also engaging in various manual labor tasks as part of a highway or bridge maintenance team.

You will undergo training to obtain the required licenses and certifications for operating equipment such as Heavy Truck/Tandem Axle (HT/TA) and loaders with a bucket capacity of 4.5 cubic yards or less. It will be crucial to perform and document pre- and post-operation checks, as well as make field adjustments to ensure safe operation and reduce equipment wear. When not operating machinery, you will assist with a range of manual labor duties, utilizing both motorized and non-motorized hand tools, including shovels, rakes, hammers, chain saws, compressors, and patching machines.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch
• Work hours subject to change based on seasonal requirements and operational needs
• Overtime, travel, and shift work as required
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $41,526 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C Driver's License or equivalent.
• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class A or B Commercial Driver Learner's Permit on the first day of work.
• This position requires possession of a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations on the first day of work.

Conditions of Employment:

• Certain positions require operation of vehicles or equipment with a manual transmission.
• This position is subject to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with Federal Regulations.

Additional Requirement:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.