Equipment Operator B (Permanent) - Moshannon Forest District

If you possess a passion for outdoor work and have experience with heavy machinery, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources invites you to explore a rewarding opportunity. Your expertise will be essential in the operation and maintenance of specialized equipment and vehicles, contributing significantly to various construction and maintenance projects. In this role, you will engage in diverse tasks, from general maintenance to the meticulous care of grounds, ensuring that our natural resources are preserved and enhanced. Join us in our mission to protect and sustain the environment, where your dedication and proficiency will shine in every project you undertake!

In this role, you will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of machinery including graders, backhoes, bulldozers, high-lifts, and front-end loaders with a bucket capacity of three cubic yards or greater, utilized in various construction, maintenance, and groundskeeping tasks, including snow removal and cindering activities. Additionally, you will operate smaller equipment and carry out labor tasks on designated projects. You will also engage in or support wildfire prevention of all park facilities.

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Tuesday - Thursday, 6:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Weekends, holidays, and all shifts as needed at 37.5 hours per week
• This position may require overtime.
• 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:

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

Conditions of Employment:

• This position requires that employees in this class have a commercial driver's license (CDL) and any endorsements required to operate specific equipment, in order to meet operational needs.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• 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.

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.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.