Reference #: 4624935
THE POSITION
Are you looking to advance your career while making a positive impact on Pennsylvania's environment? If you have experience and training in commercial driving, we have a fantastic opportunity for you. We are in search of a talented commercial and construction equipment operator to join our dedicated team. Your role will include operating heavy machinery for various construction and maintenance projects. If you are seeking a rewarding career that prioritizes public safety, health, and environmental stewardship, this is your chance to grow!DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this role, you will be responsible for operating various heavy construction and maintenance machinery across a diverse array of projects managed by the Bituminous District. Your duties will include the operation of dozers, front-end loaders, backhoes, tractor-trailer combinations, dump trucks with or without tag-along trailers, and pickup trucks to facilitate small abandoned mine reclamation initiatives.Additionally, you will work with equipment near residential properties to install mine drainage systems and fill mine cave holes. You will also keep accurate records of equipment, supplies, and materials entering and exiting the garage storage facility, as well as maintain daily reports detailing equipment usage and operational hours.Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
Salary:Most selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $39,785.00 (before taxes).
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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:One year of experience as an Equipment Operator A; or
Two years of experience in the operation of heavy construction and specialized maintenance equipment used at this level with a gross vehicle weight of 32,001 pounds or more: or
Any equivalent combination of experience or training.
Special Requirement:Possession of a valid Class C Pennsylvania driver's license.
Conditions of Employment:This position requires possession of a valid Class A commercial driver's license (CDL).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 drug screening.
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.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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at [email protected] Relay Service (TRS):711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations du to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting 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.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.