Equipment Operator B (Seasonal) - Tiadaghton Forest District, Lycoming County

If you enjoy outdoor work and have experience with heavy machinery, take advantage of this opportunity of becoming part of the Tiadaghton Forest District within the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. This position is vital for maintaining the integrity of roads, trails, and facilities, utilizing a diverse array of vehicles and equipment. Become part of a team dedicated to preserving natural resources while enjoying the great outdoors. You will find a wealth of promotional prospects that can enhance your professional journey.

In this role, you will safeguard the resources of the Tiadaghton State Forest and maintain its facilities. Your responsibilities will include grading forest roads with a road grader to achieve the required surface quality, as well as operating loaders to handle various materials like shale and rocks. You will also use bulldozers to create fire breaks in line with wildfire management standards and assist in agricultural tasks to prepare land for vegetation. Additionally, you will groom snowmobile trails and maintain forest roads by removing debris and preparing seed beds. Your duties will extend to operating various vehicles, including trucks for transporting equipment and materials to different sites. You will perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on vehicles and equipment, while also supporting mechanics with more significant repairs. Furthermore, you will engage in a range of maintenance tasks for public facilities, such as cleaning culverts, seeding roads, and maintaining boundary lines, utilizing tools like chain saws as needed.

• Seasonal, full-time employment without benefits. There is not an option to buy into health care benefits. The season runs from approximately March 2025 until November 2025 at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay. The employee will automatically be returned to employment March 2026.
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Tuesday - Thursday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Friday with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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:

• One year of experience as an Equipment Operator A (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); 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 Requirements:

• You must possess a valid Class C Pennsylvania driver's license.

Conditions of Employment:

• This position requires that employees in this class have a commercial driver's license (CDL) and any endorsements required to operate specific equipment, in order to meet operational needs.

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.

• 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.

• 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 ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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

• 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.