PennDOT CDL Operator Trainee (Transportation Equipment Operator Trainee)

Salary

$42,347.00 - $47,863.00 Annually

Location

Franklin County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-54580

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Franklin Co

Opening Date

07/21/2026

Closing Date

7/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

91360

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

J1

Pay Group

ST02

Bureau / Division Code

00080830

Bureau / Division

Transportation Franklin County 8-3

Worksite Address

619 North Franklin Street

City

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17201

Contact Name

Michelle Hykes

Contact Email

View email address on click.appcast.io

THE POSITION

Start your career with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation as a CDL Operator Trainee and learn valuable skills that support community travel. This position gives you practical experience with highway maintenance tools and procedures. You will grow your abilities while contributing to safe and efficient roadways. PennDOT encourages eager Individuals who are looking to develop the skills necessary for a successful career to apply today!

Check out this video for more information!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This trainee position will prepare you to operate construction and maintenance equipment while carrying out essential manual labor tasks for highway and bridge upkeep. As a CDL Operator Trainee, you will perform the following duties:

• Equipment Training: Learn to operate heavy trucks and loaders and complete required checks for safe use
• Tool Operation: Use motorized and non motorized tools to complete maintenance tasks and report damaged equipment
• Safety Compliance: Follow proper safety procedures, make observations, and report hazards or incidents
• Environmental Duties: Apply environmental protection practices required for maintenance activities
• General Labor: Carry out various manual labor duties on highway or bridge crews

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.
• Work schedule may vary and overtime may be required during weather events.
• 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

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C Driver's License or equivalent.
• This position requires possession of an active Pennsylvania Class A or B Commercial Driver Learner's Permit on the first day of work.
• This position required possession of an active Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations by the first day of work.

Additional Requirements:

• 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).
• 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.