Equipment Operator A

Join the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs as an Equipment Operator A and help keep the Southeastern Veterans' Center running smoothly. This role lets you make a direct impact by safely transporting residents and supporting daily operations. Each day brings new tasks that build your skills and confidence. Your work will help create a secure and dependable environment for the veterans we serve. Apply today to drive the mission that honors our veterans daily! 

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This role focuses on operating vehicles and equipment that support the transportation and daily needs of residents at the Southeastern Veterans' Center. It also includes maintenance and general assistance duties that help ensure a safe and efficient environment. As an Equipment Operator A, you will perform the following duties:

• Resident Transport: Operate cars, vans, buses, and other vehicles to transport residents for appointments and activities
• Safety Checks: Inspect vehicles and secure residents and equipment before travel to ensure hazard-free operation
• Material Delivery: Pick up and deliver supplies, mail, and materials for facility operations
• Equipment Operation: Operate snow removal and hauling equipment during maintenance and weather events
• Basic Maintenance: Perform minor repairs, cleaning, and preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment
• Facility Support: Assist with loading, unloading, recordkeeping, and other tasks when not operating equipment

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. 
  • You will work a flexible schedule, with the requirement to work weekends and holidays as operationally necessary.
• 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.

• 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 Requirement:

• You must possess a valid Class C Pennsylvania driver's license.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• This position is in Spring City, Chester County, Pennsylvania. Willingness and ability to work in Spring City, PA.
• The work hours for this job are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM with a flexible schedule depending on the needs of the facility. Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Experience transporting residents to medical appointments or activities.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

• 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.