Equipment Operator A (Seasonal) - Elk Forest District, Elk County

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
$18.05 Hourly
dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Pennsylvania, Driftwood
783 Hicks Run Road (Show on map)
Feb 24, 2025
THE POSITION Do you possess experience operating heavy equipment and would prefer working outdoors surrounded by the wonders of Elk Forest District? If so, consider joining the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources as an Equipment Operator A, where you will provide skilled work in the operation of equipment and vehicles during the maintenance of district roads, trails, and facilities. Apply today and experience the satisfaction of public service while enjoying professional career growth and numerous promotional opportunities! DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this role, you will support the forest maintenance supervisors, forest assistant managers, and/or the forest district manager in various activities related to maintenance, forest fire management, recreational programming, and overall district management. Your responsibilities will include operating equipment with a gross vehicle weight of up to 32,000 pounds, which necessitates a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL), maintaining tools and equipment, performing manual labor when not operating machinery, and occasionally leading other staff in their tasks. Additionally, you may be temporarily assigned to different divisions within the district maintenance as required.. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information: This is a seasonal, full-time position without benefits. The season runs from approximately March 2025 until November 2025 at which the employee is placed on leave without pay. Work hours are 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Tuesday - Thursday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Overtime and travel as required 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: Six months experience in the operation and maintenance of large vans, buses and single-chassis trucks with a gross vehicle weight of 10,001 pounds or more; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training. Special Requirements: This position requires possession of a valid Class C Pennsylvania driver's license. Conditions of Employment: This position requires possession of a Class 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. 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. 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. EXAMINATION INFORMATION 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.