PennDOT CDL Operator Trainee (Transportation Equipment Operator Trainee)

The PennDOT CDL Operator Trainee position with the Department of Transportation is a great way to begin a career in roadway maintenance. This trainee role helps you learn essential skills while working with a supportive team. You will build confidence as you handle equipment and take on meaningful tasks. Join a crew that works every day to keep Pennsylvania moving.

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This position provides training in equipment operation and roadway maintenance through hands-on learning and supervised instruction. As a PennDOT CDL Operator Trainee, you will perform the following duties:

• Equipment Training: Learn to operate heavy trucks, loaders, and other equipment used for highway and bridge work
• Safety Procedures: Follow safety rules, use proper protective gear, and report hazards promptly
• Manual Tasks: Use hand tools and power tools to complete maintenance work such as clearing debris and repairing barriers
• Operational Checks: Perform and document pre and post operation inspections and make routine field adjustments
• Tool Use: Install and remove tire chains and correctly handle various controls and equipment
• Workplace Awareness: Assist in maintaining a safe environment for coworkers and the public

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.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Special Requirements:

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

• 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.

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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.

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.