PennDOT CDL Operator Trainee (Transportation Equipment Operator Trainee)

Salary

$42,347.00 - $47,863.00 Annually

Location

Bucks County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-60430

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Bucks Co

Opening Date

10/09/2026

Closing Date

10/22/2026 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

80610

Bureau / Division

Bucks County Maintenance

Worksite Address

6160 Potters Lane

City

Pipersville, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

18947

Contact Name

Denise Walter

Contact Email

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THE POSITION

Take the wheel on a career that offers training, growth, and real impact! The PennDOT CDL Operator Trainee position with the Department of Transportation teaches you how to safely operate equipment used in highway maintenance. You will learn from experienced crews who value safety and steady improvement. Start a path toward a rewarding future in transportation service!

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This trainee position provides the training and experience needed to operate heavy equipment and perform manual laboring tasks on highway and bridge maintenance crews. The role supports roadway safety by learning proper equipment use, work procedures, and safety practices. As a PennDOT CDL Operator Trainee, you will perform the following duties:

• Equipment Training: Train to operate heavy trucks, loaders, and other construction equipment and complete required safety checks
• Control Operation: Operate hand and foot controls, use seat belts, and install or remove tire chains as needed
• Manual Labor: Perform tasks using motorized and non-motorized tools such as shovels, rakes, hammers, chainsaws, compressors, and tampers
• Safety Practices: Maintain a safe work environment by following procedures, using protective equipment, and reporting hazards and injuries
• Field Support: Make field adjustments to equipment and perform repairs or cleaning to support safe operation
• Environmental Compliance: Follow environmental protection requirements and complete designated training

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.
• Hours subject to change due to weather or season
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $42,347.00 (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

Special Requirements:

• You must be in possession of an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C Driver's License or equivalent.
• All employees must possess an active Pennsylvania Class A or B Commercial Driver Learner's Permit on the first day of work.
• All positions require employees to possess an active Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations on the first day of work.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will requirea medical examination and 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).
• 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.