Equipment Operator B

Are you ready to take on a role that keeps essential operations moving across the Commonwealth?  The Pennsylvania State Police are excited to welcome reliable Equipment Operator B to join the team and support statewide law enforcement by delivering important supplies and materials.  Your skills of the trade will help to ensure that every troop headquarters has what it needs to operate smoothly!

This position supports the transportation of supplies, operation of delivery equipment, and completion of logistical tasks for the Pennsylvania State Police.  You will help ensure that troop headquarters across the state remain stocked and equipped for daily operations.  As an Equipment Operator B, you will perform the following duties:

• Truck Operation: Drive a medium weight straight truck to deliver supplies, clothing, firearms, and furniture to troop headquarters
• Manual Handling: Load and unload materials for scheduled deliveries and incoming shipments
• Equipment Use: Operate vans, forklifts, floor jacks, and related tools to move heavy items
• Recordkeeping: Maintain mileage logs, equipment records, and service schedules for delivery vehicles
• Compliance Knowledge: Follow state laws and guidelines related to vehicle weight limits and inspections
• Additional Tasks: Perform related duties as assigned to support department needs

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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • Work hours are flexible.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. 
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $40,685.00 (before taxes).
• 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:

• One year of experience as an Equipment Operator A (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of experience in the operation of heavy construction and specialized maintenance equipment used at this level with a gross vehicle weight of 32,001 pounds or more; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience or training.

Special Requirement:

• This position requires possession of a valid Class C Pennsylvania driver's license.

Condition of Employment:

• This position requires possession of a Class B commercial driver's license (CDL) with Air Brake restriction lifted.

Additional Requirements:

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

Legal Requirements:  

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports.  See hiring agency contact information.   
• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening. 
• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements. 

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.  
• 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.