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Job description
Salary
$45,888.00 - $54,162.00 Annually
Location
Dauphin County, PA
Job Type
Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number
N-
Department
Department of Transportation
Division
TR Dauphin Co
Opening Date
09/16/2026
Closing Date
9/29/ :59 PM Eastern
Job Code
91380
Position Number
Multiple position may be filled through this posting.
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
J1
Pay Group
ST03
Bureau / Division Code
Bureau / Division
Transportation Dauphin County, 8-5
Worksite Address
2140 Herr Street
City
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17103
Contact Name
Marissa Brandon
Contact Email
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THE POSITION
Are you searching for a career where you can operate equipment that keeps Pennsylvania roads safe and open for the traveling public? The PennDOT CDL Operator A position with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) gives you the chance to utilize important equipment that keeps highways and bridges in good condition. You will support winter operations, roadway repairs, and daily maintenance activities. This role helps you develop strong skills through hands-on work in the field. Apply today to join an agency that values safety, teamwork, and dependable service!
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This role focuses on operating construction and maintenance equipment while supporting tasks that keep highways and bridges safe year-round. You will complete manual labor, equipment checks, and safety procedures during daily maintenance work. As a PennDOT CDL Operator A, you will perform the following duties:
Snow Removal: Operate trucks with plow attachments to clear roadways and bridges during winter operations
Equipment Operation: Drive trucks, loaders, and additional machinery as needed for maintenance activities
Traffic Control: Perform flagging duties to guide traffic safely when equipment is not being operated
Manual Labor: Use tools such as shovels, rakes, chainsaws, tampers, and mowers to complete road and bridge maintenance tasks
Equipment Maintenance: Make field adjustments, complete minor repairs, clean equipment, and demonstrate proper operation to coworkers
Safety Practices: Follow all safety procedures, report injuries or hazards, and remain aware of work surroundings to protect the public and crew
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
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 may vary and overtime may be required during weather events.
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
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Successful completion of the Transportation Equipment Operator Trainee (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) Program; or
Graduation from a Commercial Driver's License Training School; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Special Requirements:
All positions require possession of an active Pennsylvania Class A or B Commercial Driver's License or equivalent with the Air Brake Restriction (L) removed.
All positions require possession of an active Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations.
All permanent employees must obtain an active certification issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in the operation of heavy trucks and loaders, and two additional pieces of construction equipment, within the probationary period.
All employees must obtain an active Tank Vehicle Endorsement (N) during the probationary period and continuously maintain it while employed in this job.
Additional Requirements:
This position is subject to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with Federal Regulations.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
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).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
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 and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
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.
Worksite address
harrisburg, PA, 17124, US
Who can apply
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