The PennDOT CDL Operator position in District 9 offers an exciting chance to support roadway safety. You will work with specialized equipment that keeps pavement markings clear and reliable for motorists. This role provides hands-on experience and opportunities to learn valuable operator skills. Join a team that helps keep Pennsylvania's roads safe and well maintained.
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This position supports pavement marking operations and seasonal maintenance work across District 9. It involves operating paint crew equipment, performing routine adjustments, and assisting with winter duties. As a PennDOT CDL Operator, you will perform the following duties:
- Equipment Preparation: Ready painting equipment each day by loading supplies, checking calibration, and ensuring proper fuel levels
- Painting Operations: Operate and monitor painting equipment to apply correct line widths, colors, bead distribution, and placement
- Heavy Equipment: Operate assigned machinery such as loaders, plows, mowers, rollers, or similar equipment as certified
- Routine Maintenance: Complete pre- and post-operation checks, perform minor repairs, and assist mechanics with larger repairs
- Manual Tasks: Use hand and power tools for roadwork, grounds tasks, and general maintenance activities
- Safety Compliance: Follow safety procedures, use protective equipment, and report hazards or incidents immediately
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.
- This position requires overtime
- Hours will vary in Winter, Paint Crew Summer work is by union agreement
- April–December: Assigned to District 9 Paint Crew based at the Hollidaysburg Shed in Blair County
- December–March: Assigned to a District 9 winter stockpile in Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton, Huntingdon, or Somerset County if residence is within a District 9 County
- 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:
- This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License with the Air Brake Restriction (L) removed. This position requires that the Manual Transmission (E) Restriction is removed.
- This position requires possession of a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety 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) and Hazardous Materials (H) Endorsement during the probationary period and continuously maintain it while employed in this job.
- Certain employees may require additional certifications issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation on assigned pieces of equipment.
- This position requires employees to demonstrate successful operation of equipment with a manual transmission.
Additional Requirement:
- Willing and able to work unannounced overtime.
- Willing and able to repair industrial type equipment (pumps, paint and bead guns, other painting related equipment).
- 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).
- 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.