PennDOT CDL Operator Trainee (Transportation Equipment Operator Trainee)

Salary

$42,347.00 - $47,863.00 Annually

Location

Susquehanna County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-53033

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Susquehanna

Opening Date

06/30/2026

Closing Date

7/14/2026 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

00080450

Bureau / Division

PennDOT TR Susquehanna County Maintenance Office

Worksite Address

18786 State Route 706

City

Montrose, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

18801

Contact Name

Dana Perraglia

Contact Phone

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Contact Email

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THE POSITION
The PennDOT CDL Operator Trainee role with the Department of Transportation offers a chance to learn important skills that keep Susquehanna County roads safe and dependable. This position lets you work with experienced crews who will guide you through hands-on training. You will build confidence as you learn to use heavy equipment and follow workplace safety rules. This is a great opportunity to start a meaningful career in public service.

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position provides six months of hands-on training in equipment operation and maintenance tasks that support safe and efficient highway and bridge operations. This role will help you build the skills and certifications needed for continued advancement.
As a PennDOT CDL Operator Trainee, you will perform the following duties:
Equipment Training: Learn to operate heavy trucks, loaders, and other equipment used on highway and bridge crews
Tool Use: Handle motorized and non-motorized tools such as shovels, saws, compressors, and mowers in daily tasks
Safety Practices: Follow safety rules, make observations, and report conditions to protect yourself, coworkers, and the public
Work Area Awareness: Stay alert to hazards, report incidents, and take action to reduce risks on the job
Environmental Duties: Carry out environmental protection steps and meet requirements from training programs
General Support: Assist with manual labor and other assigned maintenance duties

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. This is subject to change due to weather or seasonal conditions. Winter shifts: 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM or 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM

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:
Possession of an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C Drivers License or equivalent.
This position requires employees to demonstrate successful operation of equipment with a manual transmission.
All employees must possess an active Pennsylvania Class A or B Commercial Driver Learners Permit on the first day of work.
This position requires employees to possess an active Medical Examiners 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.

Legal Requirements:
A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
A conditional offer of employment will require a 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 applicants 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.