PennDOT CDL Operator (Transportation Equipment Operator A)

Salary

$44,988.00 - $53,105.00 Annually

Location

Butler County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-51199

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Butler 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

00081020

Bureau / Division

TR Butler County

Worksite Address

351 New Castle Road

City

Butler, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16001

Contact Name

Tricia McElhaney

Contact Phone

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Contact Email

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THE POSITION

As a PennDOT CDL Operator with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, you will join a team that keeps Butler County moving every day. This role offers you the chance to support safe travel while building valuable skills along the way. You will work in an environment that values teamwork and community service. Step into a career where your efforts make a meaningful difference across the region.

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will support the safe and steady movement of people across Pennsylvania by operating heavy equipment and assisting with key maintenance work on state roads. The work is important each day, especially when winter weather creates difficult driving conditions. As a PennDOT CDL Operator, you will perform the following duties:

• Equipment Operation: Operate trucks, loaders, and other machinery to support transportation maintenance tasks
• Traffic Control: Perform flagger duties to help guide motorists safely through work zones
• Manual Labor: Carry out tasks such as clearing brush, cleaning culverts, cutting grass, and repairing guiderails
• Equipment Care: Complete daily checks, conduct minor repairs, and report equipment issues to ensure safe and reliable operation
• Safety Practices: Follow safety procedures, wear protective gear, report incidents, and help maintain a hazard-free work environment
• Field Support: Assist mechanics, make manual adjustments, and document observations to support efficient maintenance operations

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 may be 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 (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:

• This position requires possession of an active Pennsylvania Class A or B Commercial Driver's License or equivalent with the Air Brake Restriction (L) removed. This position also requires that the E restriction is removed.
• This position requires possession of an active Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations.
• Employee must obtain an active Tank Vehicle Endorsement (N) during the probationary period and continuously maintain it while employed in this job.
• Employee 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.
• This position requires employees to demonstrate successful operation of equipment with a manual transmission.

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.

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.