Equipment Operator A (2nd Shift) - Selinsgrove Center

Do you have experience working with heavy equipment and enjoy using your hands to tackle challenging projects? Would you thrive in a career which allows you to conduct your work both in and outdoors? If so, the Department of Human Services (DHS) may have the position for you! We are excited to welcome a reliable and motivated Equipment Operator A to join the transportation department at the Selinsgrove Center and utilize a variety of equipment to support the overall successful operation of our facility. Take pride in knowing your work is making a positive impact for others while enjoying professional career growth with numerous opportunities for advancement!

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As an Equipment Operator A, you will be responsible and accountable for operating buses, trucks, mowers and other vehicles and equipment as needed to support the overall facility goal of maintaining a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for individuals and staff. Excellent attention to detail is vital in order to maintain accurate daily inspections of the monthly mileage reports, as well as to conduct pre-trip inspections of assigned equipment. This professional will utilize a wide-range of hand tools in the completion of projects. Additional duties may entail tending to grounds works such as plowing snow, cleaning sidewalks, and spraying weeds.

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/week.
• Work hours are 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a 30-minute lunch. This position involves rotating shifts which may include some weekends.
• Overtime and travel as needed.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
• 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:

• 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 Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.

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.

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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.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.