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PennDOT CDL Operator (Transportation Equipment Operator A)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, PAvia Commonwealth of PA
The PennDOT CDL Operator position with the Department of Transportation in Cambria County offers the chance to build skills that directly support roadway safety. This role allows you to work with important equipment that keeps roads clear and well maintained year-round. You will take pride in serving your community through dependable and meaningful work. Join a team that values responsibility, teamwork, and strong performance.
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This position involves operating heavy equipment and performing manual labor to support highway and bridge maintenance activities throughout the county. As a PennDOT CDL Operator, you will perform the following duties:

  • Snow Removal: Operate trucks with snow plow attachments to clear roadways and bridges during winter operations
  • Equipment Operation: Use trucks, loaders, and various equipment to complete maintenance tasks throughout assigned areas
  • Traffic Control: Perform flagger duties to ensure safe and effective movement of traffic during work activities
  • Manual Labor: Complete tasks such as brush cutting, culvert cleaning, sign installation, patching work, and bridge repairs
  • Equipment Care: Make field adjustments, perform minor repairs, and complete preventative maintenance to keep equipment in safe working condition
  • Safety Practices: Follow proper safety procedures, report hazards, and maintain awareness of risks to protect coworkers and the public

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Full-time employment
  • Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • Overtime and travel may be required
  • Hours will vary for operational and/or seasonal requirements, will involve shift work during winter 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.

Special Requirements:
  • All positions require possession of an active Pennsylvania Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with the Air Brake Restriction (L) removed or equivalent. 
  • All positions require possession of an active Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations.
  • All employees must obtain an active certification issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in the operation of heavy trucks and loaders, and two additional pieces of construction equipment, within the probationary period.
  • 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:

  • 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.  
  • 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.

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