Equipment Operator A

Salary: $36,831.00 - $54,162.00 Annually
Location : Philadelphia County, PA
Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number: N-2026-55728
Department: Department of Military & Veterans Affairs
Division: MV Mntnc Sevc
Opening Date: 08/07/2026
Closing Date: 8/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 92100
Position Number: 50593294
Union: AFSCME
Bargaining Unit: J1
Pay Group: ST03
Bureau / Division Code: 00135130
Bureau / Division: Delaware Valley Veterans' Home / Maintenance Department
Worksite Address: 2701 Southampton Road
City: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 19154
Contact Name: Jaime Doyle
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THE POSITION
The Equipment Operator A position with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) gives you the chance to make a real difference for veterans and their spouses at the Delaware Valley Veterans' Home. You play an active role in keeping daily operations running smoothly by providing safe, reliable transportation and steady support. Your work helps create a secure and comfortable environment for residents who count on these services. This is a hands-on role where your efforts create a positive impact every single day.

Click here to learn more about the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position centers on operating vehicles and equipment to support the daily needs of the Delaware Valley Veterans' Home. You ensure safe travel, proper equipment care, and steady assistance for facility operations. As a Equipment Operator A, you will perform the following duties:

• Vehicle Operation: Operate passenger cars, trucks, vans, buses, and an invalid coach to transport residents for medical appointments, treatments, transfers, and activities
• Material Transport: Make local and long distance pickups and deliveries of materials, mail, supplies, and medical items
• Equipment Use: Operate snow removal, cinder spreading, and hauling equipment during inclement weather and maintenance work
• Safety Checks: Complete inspections and safety checks of vehicles and equipment before operation
• Maintenance Work: Perform minor repairs, preventive maintenance, washing, waxing, greasing, and assist auto mechanics with major repairs
• Facility Support: Load and unload vehicles, maintain work areas, keep records and logs, complete paperwork, and use hand and power tools properly

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 9:00 AM to 5:00 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Six months experience in the operation and maintenance of large vans, buses and single-chassis trucks with a gross vehicle weight of 10,001 pounds or more; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

• You must be in possession of a valid Class C Pennsylvania driver's license.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

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.
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Necessary Special Requirement - Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes", please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.
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Do you possess six months or more of full-time experience in the operation and maintenance of large vans, buses and single-chassis trucks with a gross vehicle weight of 10,001 pounds or more?

• Yes
• No

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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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Have you completed a course in truck driving and the operation and repair of construction equipment with a commercial technical school?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide the title of the course, the name of the institution with whom you completed the course, and the number of clock hours completed. If you answered "No", please enter N/A.
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