PennDOT CDL Operator Trainee (Transportation Equipment Operator Trainee)
$41.53k - $46.92kCommonwealth Of Pennsylvania
Salary
$41,526.00 - $46,924.00 Annually
Location
Cumberland County, PA
Job Type
Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number
N-2026-51034
Department
Department of Transportation
Division
TR Cumberland Co
Opening Date
06/10/2026
Closing Date
6/23/2026 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
00080820
Bureau / Division
Transportation Cumberland County, 8-2
Worksite Address
40 Army Heritage Drive
City
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17013
Contact Name
Keary Wolf
Contact Email
View email address on talent.com
THE POSITION
The Transportation Equipment Operator Trainee position with the Department of Transportation offers a great opportunity to learn important skills in highway and bridge maintenance. This role places you on a team that keeps roads safe for travelers across Pennsylvania. You will gain hands-on experience with tools and equipment used in daily maintenance work. This is an excellent way to begin a strong and stable career in transportation services.
Check out this video for more information!DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position provides hands-on training in operating equipment and completing manual tasks that support highway and bridge maintenance. It involves learning safe procedures, using tools correctly, and helping crews complete important maintenance work. As a Transportation Equipment Operator Trainee, you will perform the following duties:
- Equipment Training: Learn to operate heavy trucks, loaders, and other equipment used in maintenance work
- Safety Checks: Perform pre and post operation inspections and make adjustments to keep equipment safe and functional
- Tool Operation: Use hand tools and power tools to complete maintenance tasks on highways and bridges
- Proper Use: Select and handle tools correctly to reduce wear and prevent damage
- Field Assistance: Support the crew by performing manual laboring tasks as part of maintenance activities
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: 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 requires 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.
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