PennDOT CDL Operator (Transportation Equipment Operator A)

Salary

$44,988.00 - $53,105.00 Annually

Location

Northumberland County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-51707

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Northumberland Co

Opening Date

06/10/2026

Closing Date

6/23/2026 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

00080340

Bureau / Division

Transportation - Northumberland County Maintenance Organization

Worksite Address

355 Dewart Street

City

Sunbury, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17801

Contact Name

Katrina Mikulak

Contact Phone

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Contact Email

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THE POSITION

As a Transportation Equipment Operator A with the Department of Transportation, you will help keep Northumberland County moving. This position allows you to operate equipment, support road crews, and take part in work that benefits your community. Here, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable skills while helping maintain safe highways and bridges. This role offers dependable work with a strong sense of purpose!

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports daily highway and bridge maintenance through skilled equipment operation and hands-on labor. You will play an important role in keeping roads safe for the public and ensure that maintenance projects run smoothly. As a Transportation Equipment Operator A, you will perform the following duties:

• Equipment Operation: Operate trucks, loaders, and other machinery needed for maintenance activities
• Tool Use: Perform manual labor using hand tools such as shovels, rakes, saws, and jack hammers
• Traffic Control: Carry out flagging duties to support safe work zones during maintenance operations
• Equipment Care: Complete daily pre and post operation checks and perform minor repairs and adjustments
• Safety Awareness: Follow safety procedures, use protective equipment, and report hazards or incidents immediately
• Environmental Compliance: Implement environmental protection requirements for maintenance work activities

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

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 required. Work hours subject to change based on seasonal requirements and operational needs.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $44,988.00 (before taxes).
• 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 Program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); 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. This position requires that the E restriction is removed.
• All positions require possession of an active Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations.
• This position requires employees to demonstrate successful operation of equipment with a manual transmission.
• All 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.
• Employees are required to obtain additional certifications issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation on assigned pieces of equipment.
• All employees must obtain an active Tank Vehicle Endorsement (N) during the probationary period and continuously maintain it while employed in this job.

Additional Requirements:

• This position is subject to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with Federal Regulations.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.

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.