PennDOT CDL Operator Trainee (Transportation Equipment Operator Trainee)

Are you prepared to embrace a fresh career opportunity? If so, take a look at the Transportation Equipment Operator Trainee position with the Department of Transportation. In this role, you will engage in a six-month training program designed to help you obtain the necessary licensure for the Transportation Equipment Operator A classification. Additionally, you will also gain certification on essential equipment for your work site and familiarize yourself with the department's work regulations, safety protocols, and local reporting procedures. Do not wait, become part of the PennDOT Wayne County team and seize this thrilling career chance!

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This position is a trainee role focused on the operation of highway construction and maintenance equipment, alongside various manual labor tasks within a highway or bridge maintenance team. The training will prepare you for the necessary licensing and certification to operate heavy construction machinery, specifically including Heavy Truck/Tandem Axle (HT/TA) and loaders with a bucket capacity of 4.5 cubic yards or less. You will be responsible for conducting and documenting essential pre- and post-operation inspections, making field adjustments to ensure safe operation and reduce equipment wear. The role involves operating various hand and foot controls, utilizing seat belts, and managing tire chains on dual wheels. Additionally, you will engage in diverse manual labor tasks using both powered and non-powered hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, hammers, lutes, chainsaws, compressors, jackhammers, tampers, hand mowers, trimmers, routers, patching machines, and heating kettles.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Work schedule is subject to change due to weather/season. Winter shifts - 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM or 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
• 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

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C Driver's License or equivalent.
• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class A or B Commercial Driver Learner's Permit on the first day of work.
• This position requires possession of a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations on the first day of work.

• 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.

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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.