PennDOT CDL Operator Trainee

About the Role

Join the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) in Blair County and learn the skills to support safe and reliable travel. This role provides hands-on training with important equipment used for roadway maintenance and prepares you for future advancement.

Description of Work

• Participate in a six-month training program to learn the specialized duties of a Transportation Equipment Operator A.
• Learn to operate equipment and perform manual labor tasks needed for highway and bridge maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Training: Learn to operate heavy trucks and loaders and complete pre-operation and post-operation checks.
• Manual Labor: Use hand and power tools for cutting, patching, clearing, and other field tasks.
• Safety Procedures: Follow safety rules, wear protective gear, and promptly report injuries or incidents.
• Worksite Awareness: Observe work areas for hazards and communicate findings to crew members.
• Environmental Compliance: Carry out environmental protection steps required for maintenance activities.
• Equipment Handling: Install tire chains, use hand and foot controls, and make basic field adjustments to machinery.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours: 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Work hours may vary based on seasonal requirements and operational needs.
• Telework: Not an option for this position.
• Salary: Starting salary may be non-negotiable in some cases.
• Further communication will be sent via email; check spam/junk folders.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C Driver's License or equivalent.
• Active Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations by the first day of work.
• Active Pennsylvania Class A or B Commercial Driver Learner's Permit with the Air Brake Restriction (L) removed at the time of application.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.

Qualifications

• Information to support eligibility must be provided on the application.
• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed.
• Applications must be submitted by the posting closing date.
• Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with application requirements may eliminate you from consideration.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect your own experience, qualifications, and work. Generative AI tools may be used for preparation purposes only; misuse is not permitted.