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Job description
Salary
$45,888.00 - $54,162.00 Annually
Location
Northumberland County, PA
Job Type
Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number
N-
Department
Department of Transportation
Division
TR Northumberland Co
Opening Date
09/16/2026
Closing Date
9/29/ :59 PM Eastern
Job Code
91380
Position Number
Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
J1
Pay Group
ST03
Bureau / Division Code
Bureau / Division
Transportation - Northumberland County Maintenance Organization
Worksite Address
355 Dewart Street
City
Sunbury, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17801
Contact Name
Katrina Mikulak
Contact Phone
Contact Email
THE POSITION
As a PennDOT CDL Operator with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), you will enjoy stable hours while contributing to vital roadway operations throughout Northumberland County. You will support highway safety by plowing snow, working on construction sites, and handling important maintenance tasks. This position is a great fit for CDL professionals seeking a steady routine and rewarding daily impact. Apply today to experience a career where hard work directly serves Pennsylvania communities!
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position focuses on operating equipment and performing manual labor to support highway and bridge maintenance. It involves working with tools, machinery, and safety procedures to keep transportation routes functioning smoothly. As a Transportation Equipment Operator A, you will perform the following duties:
Equipment Operation: Operate trucks, loaders, and other machinery as needed for maintenance activities
License Maintenance: Maintain required CDL credentials, complete certifications, and document daily equipment checks
Traffic Control: Perform flagger duties to ensure safe traffic movement when equipment is not being operated
Manual Labor: Use hand tools to clean culverts, cut brush, repair guiderails, dig ditches, and complete related tasks
Maintenance Work: Perform field adjustments, minor repairs, and preventative maintenance on equipment
Safety Awareness: Follow safety procedures, report incidents, and maintain awareness of hazards in the work area
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.
Overtime, travel, and shift work may be required. Dual shifts are in effect from November through March.
Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $45,888.00 (before taxes).
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 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 positions require possession of an active Pennsylvania Class A or B Commercial Driver's License or equivalent with the Air Brake Restriction (L) removed. This position requires that the E restriction is removed.
All positions require possession of an active Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations.
All employees must obtain an active Tank Vehicle Endorsement (N) during the probationary period and continuously maintain it while employed in this job.
This position requires employees to demonstrate successful operation of equipment with a manual transmission.
Employees are required to obtain additional certifications issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation on assigned pieces of equipment.
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.
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.
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
sunbury, PA, 17801, US
Who can apply
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