PennDOT CDL Operator (Transportation Equipment Operator A)

Salary

$44,988.00 - $53,105.00 Annually

Location

Adams County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-51031

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Adams 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

00080810

Bureau / Division

Transportation Adams County, 8-1

Worksite Address

1185 Fairfield Road

City

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17325

Contact Name

Elizabeth Knox

Contact Email

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THE POSITION

Join the Adams County Maintenance team as a PennDOT CDL Operator with the Department of Transportation and help keep our roadways safe and reliable. This role offers you the chance to work outdoors, operate essential equipment, and support the traveling public every day. Your efforts will make a direct difference in maintaining the infrastructure that keeps communities connected. Step into an exciting career where your skills and dedication truly matter.

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will focus on operating heavy equipment and completing hands-on maintenance work to keep highways and bridges in good condition. As a PennDOT CDL Operator, you will perform the following duties:

• Equipment Operation: Operate trucks, loaders, and other machinery for snow removal and general maintenance
• Traffic Control: Perform flagger duties to guide traffic safely through work areas
• Manual Labor Tasks: Use hand tools and motorized equipment to complete repairs, clear debris, and maintain roadways and bridges
• Equipment Care: Complete field adjustments, minor repairs, and routine servicing to ensure safe operation
• Safety Awareness: Follow proper safety procedures, make observations, report issues, and help maintain a safe work environment
• Environmental Compliance: Carry out environmental protection requirements connected to maintenance activities

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.
• Travel, overtime, and shift work may be required. Work hours may vary based on seasonal requirements and operational need.
• 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

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 requires possession of an active Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations.
• All employees must obtain an active Tank Vehicle Endorsement (N) during the probationary period and continuously maintain it while employed in this job.
• All permanent employees 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.

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).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• 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.