PennDOT CDL Operator Trainee (Transportation Equipment Operator Trainee)

Penndot Cdl Operator Trainee

Are you ready to build valuable skills while supporting the safety of Pennsylvania roadways? The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is excited to welcome motivated PennDOT CDL Operator Trainees who want to progress towards a fulfilling career in public service as equipment operators. This role introduces you to essential tools, vehicles, and safety practices used in highway and bridge maintenance. You will gain experience that supports long-term growth and future advancement. Apply today to play a key role in helping to maintain the roadways that connect our communities!

This role focuses on learning how to safely operate transportation equipment and perform maintenance tasks that support highway and bridge operations. Within this role, you will participate in training that builds your skills while helping maintain safe work areas and work sites. As a PennDOT CDL Operator Trainee, you will perform the following duties:

• Equipment Training: Learn to operate trucks, loaders, and other equipment while completing safety checks and adjustments
• Manual Labor: Perform tasks using hand tools and power tools for maintenance and repair activities
• Safety Practices: Follow safety procedures, report incidents, and use proper protective equipment on all job sites
• Worksite Awareness: Monitor surroundings, identify hazards, and communicate risks to protect workers and the public
• Environmental Actions: Carry out environmental protection steps related to maintenance work activities
• Operational Support: Assist crews with various roadway and bridge maintenance duties as assigned

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.
• You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• This position requires 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 by the first day of work.

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

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Compensation & Financial Planning: We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance: We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.

Values and Culture: We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks: Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.