PennDOT CDL Operator (Transportation Equipment Operator A)

Salary

$44,988.00 - $53,105.00 Annually

Location

Chester County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-49702

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Chester Co

Opening Date

05/27/2026

Closing Date

6/9/2026 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

00080620

Bureau / Division

Transportation, Chester County

Worksite Address

711 Ryan Boulevard

City

Coatesville, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

19320

Contact Name

Kathleen Harney-Clinton

Contact Email

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THE POSITION

A career as a PennDOT CDL Operator with the Department of Transportation gives you the chance to grow while serving your community. You will help keep roads safe and open, and each day brings new challenges and accomplishments. Your work will support travelers and improve transportation across the region. Be part of a team that values dedication and service.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will focus on skilled equipment operation and hands-on tasks that support highway and bridge maintenance. The work helps protect public safety and ensures that transportation routes stay clear and reliable. As a PennDOT CDL Operator, you will perform the following duties:

• Equipment Operation: Operate trucks, loaders, and other machinery needed for maintenance work
• License Compliance: Maintain a valid CDL and complete all required checks and certifications
• Traffic Control: Perform flagger duties to support safe movement of vehicles through work zones
• Manual Labor: Use hand tools and motorized tools to clear debris, repair structures, and maintain roadways
• Equipment Care: Perform adjustments, minor repairs, and routine servicing to keep equipment in safe condition
• Safety Awareness: Follow safety procedures, report hazards, and help maintain a safe environment for all workers

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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Overtime may be required
• 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:

• You must possess a valid Pennsylvania Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License with the Air Brake Restriction (L) removed.
• You must possess a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• All 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.
• Employees may be required to obtain and maintain CDL endorsements and certifications necessary to operate specific pieces of equipment.
• Employees must obtain an active Tank Vehicle Endorsement (N) during the probationary period and continuously maintain it while employed in this job.

Additional Requirement :

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• 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).
• 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

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