PennDOT CDL Operator Trainee (Transportation Equipment Operator Trainee)

About the role

Join the Department of Transportation as a Transportation Equipment Operator Trainee and start a hands-on career that makes a real difference. This role will give you the training you need to operate key equipment that supports safe roads and bridges. It is an exciting path for individuals who want to learn, contribute, and build a strong foundation for future advancement.

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This six month trainee position will prepare you to operate highway construction and maintenance equipment while also assisting with manual labor tasks on maintenance crews. As a Transportation Equipment Operator Trainee, you will perform the following duties:

• Equipment Training: Train to operate heavy trucks, loaders, and other highway equipment
• Safety Procedures: Follow safety rules, use protective gear, and help maintain a safe work area
• Manual Tasks: Perform various laboring duties using tools such as shovels, rakes, and chain saws
• Equipment Checks: Complete pre and post operation inspections and make basic field adjustments
• Environmental Care: Apply environmental protection practices required for maintenance work

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.
• Travel, overtime, and shift work required. Work hours are subject to change based on seasonal requirements and operational needs.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $42,347.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Special Requirements

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

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).
• 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. se 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.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

Additional information

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.