PennDOT CDL Operator (Transportation Equipment Operator A)

The PennDOT CDL Operator A position with the Department of Transportation gives current employees an exciting path to build new skills on the District 8 Paint Crew. This role allows you to work with specialized paint equipment that keeps roadways clear and safe. You will be part of a strong team that values accuracy, safety, and pride in public service. Take the next step in your PennDOT career with a role that offers challenge, advancement, and daily impact.

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This position supports the District 8 Paint Crew by operating paint equipment, transporting supplies, and completing manual labor tasks that keep roadway markings in top condition. It involves working with specialized machinery, monitoring paint systems, and maintaining safe field operations. As a PennDOT CDL Operator A, you will perform the following duties:

• Paint Equipment Operation: Operate truck-mounted pavement-marking machines and use hand and foot controls safely
• Safety Checks: Inspect equipment daily, adjust components, and report findings through written or verbal updates
• Line Painting: Operate remote paint guns to place accurate single and double lines while monitoring gauges and indicators
• Supply Transport: Drive supply trucks to move paint, beads, solvents, and tools to field locations
• Material Handling: Move bead pallets, paint totes, and equipment using manual lifting or mechanical assistance
• Maintenance Support: Perform minor repairs, maintain equipment cleanliness, and assist with winter overhaul tasks

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Work hours change due to operational needs, with the possibility to work overtime each day and on weekends during the painting season.
• 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:

• Successful completion of the Transportation Equipment Operator Trainee Program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Graduation from a Commercial Driver’s License Training School; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• All permanent employees must obtain an active certification issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in the operation of heavy trucks and loaders, and one additional Line Paint Crew required certification within the probationary period.
• This position requires possession of an active Pennsylvania Class A or B Commercial Driver's License or equivalent with the Air Brake Restriction (L) removed.
• This position requires possession of an active Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations.
• All employees must obtain an active Tank Vehicle Endorsement (N) during the probationary period and continuously maintain it while employed in this job.

Additional Requirements:

• This position is subject to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with Federal Regulations.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Possession of a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with the E or O restriction is removed.
• Possession of an an active Hazardous Materials (H) Endorsement.

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.  
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on 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.