PennDOT CDL Operator (Transportation Equipment Operator A)

Salary

$45,888.00 - $54,162.00 Annually

Location

Mercer County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-55025

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Mercer Co

Opening Date

08/05/2026

Closing Date

8/18/2026 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

00080140

Bureau / Division

Mercer County

Worksite Address

215 North Maple Street

City

Mercer, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16137

Contact Name

Amber Bell

Contact Phone

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Contact Email

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THE POSITION

Become a PennDOT CDL Operator with the Department of Transportation and play an important role in keeping Pennsylvania moving! In this position, you will operate equipment, assist maintenance crews, and help ensure safe travel conditions. Your work supports the agency's mission to serve communities and protect public safety. Take on a hands-on job where your effort has a direct impact on the state's transportation system!

Check out this video for more information! DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on the skilled operation of construction and maintenance equipment while supporting a variety of manual labor tasks on roadway and bridge crews. The work contributes to safe travel conditions and effective maintenance operations. As a CDL Operator, you will perform the following duties:

• Equipment Operation: Operate trucks, loaders, snowplows, and other assigned equipment during maintenance and winter activities
• Traffic Control: Perform flagging duties to manage traffic flow when not operating equipment
• Manual Labor: Use motorized and non-motorized tools to complete tasks such as repairing structures, cutting brush, and maintaining roadway assets
• Equipment Care: Make field adjustments, perform minor repairs, and assist mechanics to keep equipment in safe working condition
• Safety Practices: Follow all safety procedures, monitor work areas, and report injuries or incidents immediately
• Environmental Compliance: Apply required environmental protection practices and fulfill training responsibilities for this title

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.
• Dual shifts, overtime, and travel may be required. Work hours are subject to seasonal change.
• 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:

• 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.
• All positions require 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 that the E restriction is removed.
• All positions require 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.
• This position requires employees to demonstrate successful operation of equipment with a manual transmission.
• Employees may be required to obtain additional certifications issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation on assigned pieces of equipment.

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.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.

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.