PennDOT CDL Operator Trainee (Transportation Equipment Operator Trainee)

THE POSITION

Start a career that helps keep Pennsylvania moving! As a PennDOT CDL Operator Trainee with the Department of Transportation, you will step into a role where learning and teamwork drive your success. This position builds your confidence through real-world training on roadway and bridge maintenance tasks. You will gain valuable experience operating equipment and performing important field duties. Join a team that takes pride in serving communities across the Commonwealth!

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This trainee role supports road and bridge maintenance by learning to operate heavy equipment and perform important field tasks. As a PennDOT CDL Operator Trainee, you will perform the following duties:

• Equipment Training: Learn to operate heavy trucks, loaders, and other equipment safely and correctly
• Safety Practices: Follow safety rules, use protective gear, and stay aware of hazards in the work area
• Manual Labor: Carry out physical tasks using hand tools and small equipment for maintenance work
• Maintenance Checks: Complete pre- and post-operation inspections and make basic adjustments to equipment
• Environmental Tasks: Apply environmental protection practices required for maintenance activities

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 are subject to change due to weather/season; winter shifts will be 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Special Requirements:

• You must be in possession of an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C Driver's License or equivalent.
• All employees must possess an active Pennsylvania Class A or B Commercial Driver Learner's Permit on the first day of work.
• All positions require employees to possess an active Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations by the first day of work.
• This position requires employees to demonstrate successful operation of equipment with a manual transmission.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.

In accordance with the seniority provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, this position was previously posted for seniority candidates. Since there were no seniority candidates, it is now open to all applicants.

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 more about employment preferences for veterans, go to