PennDOT CDL Operator (Transportation Equipment Operator A)

Salary

$45,888.00 - $54,162.00 Annually

Location

Somerset County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-59573

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Somerset Co

Opening Date

09/30/2026

Closing Date

10/13/2026 11:59 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

080970

Bureau / Division

PennDOT District Maintenance 9-7, Somerset County

Worksite Address

1312 North Center Avenue

City

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15501

Contact Name

Lisa Tipton

Contact Phone

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Contact Email

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THE POSITION

Would you thrive in a hands-on role that keeps Pennsylvania roads safe and moving? Join the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) as a PennDOT CDL Operator A and play an important part in helping to maintain essential highway and bridge systems. Every day brings new challenges that will help you build strong technical and teamworking skills. Apply today to become part of a dependable team that works together to support drivers and make a positive impact across the Commonwealth!

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports maintenance crews by operating equipment, performing laboring tasks and ensuring safe work practices on highways and bridges. As a PennDOT CDL Operator A, you will perform the following duties:

• Equipment Operation: Operate trucks, loaders, and construction machines and complete daily safety checks
• Traffic Control: Perform flagging duties to manage traffic flow during work activities
• Manual Labor: Use hand tools to cut brush, clean culverts, dig ditches, and complete repair tasks
• Equipment Care: Make minor repairs, perform preventative maintenance, and keep equipment clean and ready
• Safety Awareness: Follow work zone safety rules, report hazards, and support a safe environment
• Field Support: Install tire chains, operate vehicle controls, and assist mechanics with equipment repairs

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.
• Travel, overtime, and shift work are required. Work hours are subject to change based upon seasonal requirements and operational needs.
• 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.

Additional Requirements:

• You must obtain an active Tank Vehicle Endorsement (N) within the first two weeks of employment and continuously maintain it while employed in this job.
• 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.