PennDOT CDL Operator (Transportation Equipment Operator A)

As a leader in maintaining Pennsylvania’s highway system, the Department of Transportation’s Franklin County Maintenance Organization is seeking a full-time CDL Equipment Operator to join our dedicated team. This position plays a vital role in supporting the upkeep, safety, and reliability of the county’s highway and bridge infrastructure. You will have the opportunity to put your skills to work operating essential equipment, contributing to roadway improvements, and ensuring the traveling public can move safely throughout the region. If you are ready to advance your career and make a meaningful impact in your community, this is an exciting opportunity to join a team committed to excellence.

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As an Equipment Operator with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, you play a vital role in keeping our roadways safe and functioning year-round. Your expertise is especially critical during the winter months, when skilled snow-plow operation ensures that communities can travel safely through challenging weather. Beyond snow removal, you contribute to construction and maintenance projects across the region, where your work directly strengthens the infrastructure relied upon by the traveling public. Each day brings hands-on challenges that highlight the importance of teamwork, problem-solving, and dedication.

In addition to operating heavy machinery, you are responsible for performing minor repairs and preventive maintenance on your equipment and trucks, helping to keep operations running smoothly. Accurate record-keeping is also an essential part of the job, as you complete daily logs and reports that track equipment usage, maintenance needs, and operational activity. These records support efficiency, safety, and accountability across the organization.

At the end of the day, you go home knowing your hard work has made Pennsylvania’s roads safer and improved the quality of life for countless residents. The sense of accomplishment that comes from serving your community and seeing the results of your efforts makes this career truly rewarding. Working hard and supporting Pennsylvania every day brings a deep sense of fulfillment and pride.

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 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Hours will vary for operational and/or seasonal requirements

• 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 or equivalent with the Air Brake (L) restriction removed. 
• 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:

• This position is subject to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with Federal Regulations.
• 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.  

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.