Equipment Operator B

If you have a passion for working outdoors and are skilled in operating heavy equipment, then the Department of Military and Veteran Affairs (DMVA) has an exciting opportunity for you. We are currently seeking an Equipment Operator B to join our team at the Division of Installation Maintenance. In this position, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the roads, grounds, facilities, and utilities at Fort Indiantown Gap. Do not miss your chance to start a rewarding career with the DMVA!

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As an Equipment Operator B, you will have a wide range of responsibilities, including technical construction work and skilled maintenance tasks. Your duties will involve constructing, modifying, or rebuilding roads, trails, and target range layouts. You may also be responsible for demolishing old or unsafe structures, as well as performing underground utility work, and hydro excavating for utility locating. In addition, you will be involved in maintenance and construction on the airfield, drainage improvements and installations, and bio solid spreading. Along with these duties, you will also be expected to perform various manual labor tasks and operate hand and power tools. It will also be necessary to maintain and operate specialized equipment, both military and civilian, for construction and maintenance purposes. This will include vehicles and equipment with a gross vehicle weight of 32,001 pounds or more.

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 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• 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; 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:

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

Additional Requirements:

• A conditional offer is contingent on passing a favorable National Crime Information Center (NCIC) screening for admittance to Fort Indiantown Gap.
• You must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) permit at the time of hire. (Once you are hired, the agency will send you to classes for a Class A CDL that you must obtain within 6 months after hire.)
• You must obtain a Tanker Endorsement (N) within one year of employment.
• You must obtain a Bio-Solid Application Certification within one year of employment.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Possession of a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with no restrictions
• Experience operating a refuse/recycling truck
• Experience operating a wheeled/tract front-end loader
• Experience operating heavy trucks/tractor trailers
• Experience with snow removal
• Experience cutting grass using a large tractor with a gang-mower attachment

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
• 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).
• 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.