Equipment Operator B

Build a rewarding career with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs as an Equipment Operator B. This position offers the chance to operate a wide range of heavy equipment while supporting the upkeep and improvement of Fort Indiantown Gap. Every project brings variety, responsibility, and opportunities to share your knowledge with others. Take pride in work that helps support a secure and reliable environment. Click here to learn more about the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. As an Equipment Operator B, you will perform skilled work operating and maintaining light and heavy construction equipment used throughout Fort Indiantown Gap. This position supports the maintenance of roads, grounds, utilities, facilities, and other infrastructure while promoting safe work practices. As a Equipment Operator B, you will perform the following duties: Equipment Operation: Operate loaders, backhoes, bulldozers, graders, excavators, trucks, mowers, snow removal equipment, and other specialized machinery Site Maintenance: Maintain roads, parking lots, trails, ranges, storm water features, landing zones, and other grounds throughout the installation Utility Excavation: Excavate for the installation, repair, removal, and replacement of underground utilities and storage tanks while following safe work practices Safety Compliance: Follow radio procedures, safety requirements, soil protection measures, and hazard reporting practices to maintain a safe work environment Equipment Care: Perform safety checks, preventative maintenance, cleaning, minor repairs, and operational adjustments to keep equipment in good working condition Project Support: Provide equipment instruction to coworkers, develop time and material estimates, and assist with construction and maintenance projects Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year of experience as an Equipment Operator A (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or Two years of experience in the operation of heavy construction and specialized maintenance equipment used at this level with a gross vehicle weight of 32,001 pounds or more; or Any equivalent combination of experience or training. Special Requirement This position requires possession of a valid Class C Pennsylvania driver's license. Additional Requirements A conditional offer is contingent on passing a favorable National Crime Information Center (NCIC) screening for admittance to Fort Indiantown Gap. You must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) permit at the time of hire. (Once you are hired, the agency will send you to classes for a Class A CDL that you must obtain within 6 months after hire.) You must obtain a Tanker Endorsement (N) within one year of employment. You must obtain a Bio-Solid Application Certification within one year of employment. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Preferred Qualifications (not required) Possession of a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with no restrictions Experience operating a refuse/recycling truck Experience operating a wheeled/tract front-end loader Experience operating heavy trucks/tractor trailers Experience with snow removal Experience cutting grass using a large tractor with a gang-mower attachment 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of Pennsylvania