Equipment Operator A

Salary: $36,831.00 - $54,162.00 Annually
Location : Chester County, PA
Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number: N-2026-55753
Department: Department of Military & Veterans Affairs
Division: MV Mntnc Sevc
Opening Date: 08/28/2026
Closing Date: 9/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 92100
Position Number: Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
Union: AFSCME
Bargaining Unit: J1
Pay Group: ST03
Bureau / Division Code: 00134530
Bureau / Division: Southeastern Veterans Center, Maintenance
Worksite Address: 1 Veterans Drive
City: Spring City, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 19475
Contact Name: Desiree Cortes
Contact Email: View email address on click.appcast.io


THE POSITION
NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF N-2026-55753 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM AUGUST 6, 2026 TO AUGUST 15, 2026. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.
The Department of Military & Veterans Affairs is seeking hard working and caring individual who are dedicated to taking care of our residents. The Southeastern Veterans Center offers veterans and their spouses superior care. If you are an ambitious, confident Equipment Operator committed to performing various tasks in the repair and maintenance of automotive equipment, this job is for you! Join a team that values dedication, safety, and service, apply today!

Click here to learn more about the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This role centers on operating automotive equipment to safely transport residents, materials, and supplies on and off facility grounds. You support essential operations by carrying out transportation, maintenance, and safety tasks that keep the facility functioning smoothly. As an Equipment Operator A, you will perform the following duties:

• Vehicle Operation: Operate passenger cars, trucks, vans, buses, and invalid coaches to transport residents and materials to various destinations
• Safety Checks: Complete inspections and verify locking devices and equipment are properly secured before each trip
• Material Transport: Make pickups and deliveries of mail, supplies, materials, drugs, and blood samples, both locally and long distance
• Maintenance Work: Perform minor repairs, cleaning, preventive maintenance, and assist mechanics with major repairs
• Facility Support: Carry out department tasks such as loading vehicles, maintaining records, cleaning work areas, and completing paperwork
• Tool Use: Use hand and power tools safely while following all agency safety rules

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 hour work week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with 30-minute lunch.
• Flexible Schedule, Weekends and Holidays as needed.
• 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 Requirement:

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

Additional Requirement:

• 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).
• 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 valid 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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