Corrections Equipment Operator - SCI Mahanoy

THE POSITION

As a Corrections Equipment Operator with the Department of Corrections, you will play a key part in transporting freight and supporting warehouse activities. This role allows you to work with equipment, interact with inmate workers, and help keep operations on schedule. Your commitment supports safe and organized movement of goods across the facility. Be part of a mission-focused environment where your work makes a clear difference.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports freight transport and warehouse operations by operating vehicles, guiding inmate workers, and maintaining safe work areas. It combines equipment operation with training duties to ensure smooth and secure daily workflows. As a Corrections Equipment Operator, you will perform the following duties:

• Vehicle Operation: Operate tractor-trailers, trucks, and other vehicles to complete daily assignments
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance, safety checks, and minor repairs on assigned equipment
• Documentation Tasks: Complete receipts, reports, and logs in line with policies and procedures
• Inmate Training: Train and oversee inmate workers in freight loading, unloading, and basic equipment care
• Worksite Safety: Safeguard the work area by issuing tools, maintaining inventory, and conducting contraband searches

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
  
• 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 $47,925.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of experience in the operation of tractor-trailer trucks; or
• A combination of experience and training which affords the applicant the required knowledges, skills, and abilities.

Special Requirement:

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class A Commercial Driver's License with Air Brake Restriction (L) removed.

Additional Requirements:

• This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with federal regulations.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirement:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

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. 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 mor