Equipment Operator A (Seasonal) - Sproul Forest District

Are you searching for a rewarding profession which allows you to showcase your experience in the operation of various vehicles and heavy equipment? Would you enjoy a versatile work environment in which you can conduct duties both inside and outdoors? If so, the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR) is eager to welcome a motivated Equipment Operator A to assist with essential projects throughout Sproul Forest District. Here, you will provide skilled work in the operation of equipment and vehicles used to maintain district roads, trails, and facilities. Experience the satisfaction of public service while growing your career and choosing a path which offers numerous promotional opportunities!

As an Equipment Operator A, you will complete a wide-range of assignments under the guidance of the forest maintenance supervisor of the Cooks Run Maintenance Division. You will provide assistance with maintenance projects, forest fires, recreational programming, general maintenance of equipment and tools, and management activities throughout the district. Primary duties entail the maintenance of state forest roads and facilities through the operation of heavy equipment such as graders, backhoes, bulldozers, dump trucks, road tractors, and high-lifts. The completion of thorough safety checks and inspections of all tools and equipment is a top priority.

Within this role, you will assist in the prevention, control, and suppression of wildfires, in addition to assisting with conducting search and rescue operations on DCNR lands in accordance with current DCNR Search & Rescue Policy. You will also be tasked with conducting minor repairs to buildings and structures, snow removal, ATV trail maintenance, facility security and protection, and delivering supplies and equipment and necessary.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• This is a seasonal, full-time position with no healthcare benefits. There is not an option to buy into health care benefits. The season runs from approximately March 2025 until November 2025 at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay. The employee will automatically be returned to employment in March 2026.
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday - Wednesday, and 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Thursday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Overtime may be required for emergency situations such as wildland fires and search response.
• Travel is required between headquarters and work sites.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Six months experience in the operation and maintenance of large vans, buses and single-chassis trucks with a gross vehicle weight of 10,001 pounds or more; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.

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).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• 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.

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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.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.