JOB
Join the Department of Transportation as a PennDOT CDL Operator and take on work that supports communities statewide! This position gives you opportunities to learn, grow, and work outdoors with essential equipment. You will help maintain the roadways that millions rely on each day. Bring your dedication to a team that values safety and teamwork!
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EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This position plays a key role in maintaining safe and functional highways and bridges by operating equipment and performing essential labor. Your work helps ensure that transportation routes remain open and safe for the public. As a PennDOT CDL Operator, you will perform the following duties:
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Equipment Operation: Operate trucks, loaders, and other assigned equipment during maintenance work
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Traffic Control: Provide flagging duties to guide vehicles safely through work zones when not operating equipment
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Manual Labor: Carry out tasks such as clearing brush, cleaning culverts, digging ditches, and repairing guiderails
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Equipment Care: Conduct daily pre- and post-operation checks and perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance
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Safety Awareness: Follow safety procedures, use protective equipment, and report hazards, injuries, or equipment issues
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Environmental Duties: Apply environmental protection practices required for maintenance activities
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
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Full-time employment
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Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
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Hours are subject to change due to weather/season; winter shifts will be 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM or 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
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Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
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Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
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You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
