Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator B

The Equipment Operator B for the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) gives you the chance to keep vital operations running across the Commonwealth. Every delivery you make supports the teams who protect our communities each day. This role offers hands-on work, steady responsibility, and visibility across multiple PSP sites. If you want a fast-moving job where your effort truly matters, this opportunity is ready for you!

This position focuses on transporting essential supplies and equipment to multiple Pennsylvania State Police locations across the state. It involves consistent driving, careful handling of materials, and upkeep of delivery vehicles. As a Equipment Operator B, you will perform the following duties:

• Truck Operation: Operate medium weight trucks to deliver supplies, clothing, firearms, and furniture to troop headquarters
• Manual Loading: Load and unload materials at Central Supply and various troop sites
• Equipment Use: Use vans, forklifts, and floor jacks to move large or heavy items and maintain equipment records
• Vehicle Maintenance: Maintain mileage records and schedule inspections and service for delivery vehicles
• Delivery Decisions: Decide how trucks are loaded and determine which items are returned from troop locations
• Additional Tasks: Perform related duties assigned by the supervisor based on departmental needs

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Irregular Schedule: You will be required to work a flex-schedule.
• 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 $40,685.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as an Equipment Operator A (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of experience in the operation of heavy construction and specialized maintenance equipment used at this level with a gross vehicle weight of 32,001 pounds or more; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience or training.

Special Requirement:

• You must possess a valid Class C Pennsylvania driver's license.

Condition of Employment:

• You must possess a Class B commercial driver's license (CDL) with Air Brake restriction lifted.

Additional Requirements:

• You will be required to obtain Hazmat Endorsement after hire.
• You will be subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Federal Regulations.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
• You must pass criminal history and background investigations if you do not have a current Pennsylvania State Police background on file.
• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

How to Apply:

• 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.