Equipment Operator B

Are you interested in working for a state agency that helps provide fishing and boating opportunities to individuals and families? If you enjoy spending your day outdoors, consider joining the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission as an Equipment Operator B. As a key member of the Division of Construction and Maintenance, you will be performing skilled work in the operation of heavy construction equipment. If you have a background in operating heavy equipment, we need you on our team!

In this role, you will be responsible for operating heavy construction equipment to complete agency in-house construction projects in support of all Bureaus within the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC). This includes buildings, dams, access areas, state fish hatcheries, marinas, roads, and bridges while using track excavators, track loaders, rubber tire loaders, dozers, graders, backhoes, gradall, and vibratory drum rollers. Work involves operating a tractor trailer to transport equipment to the projects sites; ensuring loads are properly secured and of legal limit, including overweight/size permits; and obeying all traffic laws. You will be responsible for servicing construction equipment and vehicles, including safety pre-trip and post-trip inspection, lubrication, oil change/servicing, tires, brake adjustment, track adjustment, and miscellaneous repairs. In addition to operating heavy equipment, you will also be for performing a variety of labor type duties.

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. Based on seasons and needs, this position may qualify to work an alternate work schedule (AWS).
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

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 Requirements:

• This position requires possession of a valid Class C Pennsylvania driver's license.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be willing to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months of employment.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Possession of a current Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) which is not under suspension
• Ability to transport truck, trailer, and equipment up to 133,000 pounds gross weight

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.

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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html 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.