PennDOT CDL Operator Trainee (Transportation Equipment Operator Trainee)

Salary: $42,347.00 - $47,863.00 Annually
Location : Blair County, PA
Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number: N-2026-57595
Department: Department of Transportation
Division: TR Blair Co
Opening Date: 08/31/2026
Closing Date: 9/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 91360
Position Number: 00228638
Union: AFSCME
Bargaining Unit: J1
Pay Group: ST02
Bureau / Division Code: 080920
Bureau / Division: PennDOT Maintenance District 9-2, Blair County
Worksite Address: 1598 N. Juniata Street
City: Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 16648
Contact Name: Amanda Ehredt
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THE POSITION


Join the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) in Blair County and learn the skills that support safe and reliable travel. This role provides hands-on training with important equipment used for roadway maintenance. You will gain experience that prepares you for future advancement while contributing to essential public services. Apply today to join the PennDOT team and start developing the skills you need to secure a long-term transportation career!

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Within this role, you will participate in a six-month training program in which you will learn the specialized duties of a Transportation Equipment Operator A. This trainee position helps you learn to operate equipment and perform manual labor tasks needed for highway and bridge maintenance. As a PennDOT CDL Operator Trainee, you will perform the following duties:

• Equipment Training: Learn to operate heavy trucks and loaders and complete pre-operation and post-operation checks
• Manual Labor: Use hand and power tools for cutting, patching, clearing, and other field tasks
• Safety Procedures: Follow safety rules, wear protective gear, and promptly report injuries or incidents
• Worksite Awareness: Observe work areas for hazards and communicate findings to crew members
• Environmental Compliance: Carry out environmental protection steps required for maintenance activities
• Equipment Handling: Install tire chains, use hand and foot controls, and make basic field adjustments to machinery

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 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Work hours may vary based upon seasonal requirements and operational needs.
• 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 employees to possess an active Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations by the first day of work.

Additional Requirements:

• This position requires possession of an active Pennsylvania Class A or B Commercial Driver Learner's Permit with the Air Brake Restriction (L) removed at the time of application.
• 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.
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Special Requirement - Do you possess a valid Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C Driver's License or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If "No", type N/A in the text box below.
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Additional Requirement - Do you possess an active Pennsylvania Class A or B Commercial Driver's Learners permit with the Air Brake Restriction (L) removed?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If "No", please type N/A in the text box below.
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