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Salary: $23.46 Hourly
Location : Multi-County, PA
Job Type: Various Types
Job Number: 26-27 DOT Winter CDL Operators
Department: Department of Transportation
Opening Date: 06/22/2026
Closing Date: 3/31/2027 11:59 PM Eastern
Contact Email: RA-PDWINTERPROGRAM@pa.gov
THE POSITION
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is seeking a Winter CDL Equipment Operator to support essential roadway operations throughout the winter season. This role gives you the chance to operate heavy equipment, respond to changing weather conditions, and help keep roadways safe for travelers. Your work directly supports communities and ensures safe travel across Pennsylvania. Join a team that values skill, teamwork, and commitment to public service.
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Winter CDL Equipment Operator, you will perform a variety of duties during the winter season, such as snow removal, traffic control, equipment repair and maintenance, guide rail repair, and loading trucks with winter materials; stocking the salt and/or skid deliveries.
Opportunities are based on operational needs, so there may not be open positions for each job title in every county. To see counties where you might be interested in working, view PennDOT's District map.
Work Hours and Additional Information:

• Salary: Winter CDL Equipment Operators earn $23.46
• These are seasonal positions lasting from September through April, but there are frequent opportunities to obtain a permanent full-time position.

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:

• Must possess a valid Pennsylvania Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License with the Air Brake Restriction (L) removed.
• 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 within the probationary period.
• All employees must obtain an active Tank Vehicle Endorsement (N) during the probationary period.
• Employees may be required to obtain an active Hazardous Materials (H) Endorsement.
• Employees may be required to obtain and maintain CDL endorsements and certifications necessary to operate specific pieces of equipment.
• Certain positions require operation of vehicles or equipment with a manual transmission.
• Certain positions may require a CDL with E or O restriction removed.
• This position is subject to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with Federal Regulations.

Additional Requirement:

• 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).
• 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 for additional information.

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.
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*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Do you possess an active Pennsylvania Class A or B Commercial Driver's License or equivalent with the Air Brake Restriction (L) removed?

• Yes
• No

02
If you answered "yes" to the question above, provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If "no", type N/A in the text box below.
03
With your current CDL license, are you able to operate air brakes?

• Yes
• No

04
With your current CDL license, are you able to operate a manual transmission?

• Yes
• No

05
Do you possess an active Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations?

• Yes
• No

06
If you answered yes, please attach a copy of the medical examiners certificate. If you answered no, please type N/A in the text box below.
07
What type of CDL Equipment Operator experience and training do you have? (Select all that apply.)

• Graduation from a Commercial Driver's License Training School.
• Successful completion of PennDOT's Transportation Equipment Operator Trainee Program.
• Some experience operating trucks/equipment used for highway and bridge maintenance and construction.
• No experience or training.

08
Which county do you prefer to work in? (Select only one.)

• Adams
• Allegheny
• Armstrong
• Beaver
• Bedford
• Berks
• Blair
• Bradford
• Bucks
• Butler
• Cambria
• Cameron
• Carbon
• Centre
• Chester
• Clarion
• Clearfield
• Clinton
• Columbia
• Crawford
• Cumberland
• Dauphin
• Delaware
• Elk
• Erie
• Fayette
• Forest
• Franklin
• Fulton
• Greene
• Huntingdon
• Indiana
• Jefferson
• Juniata
• Lackawanna
• Lancaster
• Lawrence
• Lebanon
• Lehigh
• Luzerne
• Lycoming
• McKean
• Mercer
• Mifflin
• Monroe
• Montgomery
• Montour
• Northampton
• Northumberland
• Perry
• Philadelphia
• Pike
• Potter
• Schuylkill
• Snyder
• Somerset
• Sullivan
• Susquehanna
• Tioga
• Union
• Venango
• Warren
• Washington
• Wayne
• Westmoreland
• Wyoming
• York

09
Select other counties that you are willing to work in. (You may select more than one county.)

• Adams
• Allegheny
• Armstrong
• Beaver
• Bedford
• Berks
• Blair
• Bradford
• Bucks
• Butler
• Cambria
• Cameron
• Carbon
• Centre
• Chester
• Clarion
• Clearfield
• Clinton
• Columbia
• Crawford
• Cumberland
• Dauphin
• Delaware
• Elk
• Erie
• Fayette
• Forest
• Franklin
• Fulton
• Greene
• Huntingdon
• Indiana
• Jefferson
• Juniata
• Lackawanna
• Lancaster
• Lawrence
• Lebanon
• Lehigh
• Luzerne
• Lycoming
• McKean
• Mercer
• Mifflin
• Monroe
• Montgomery
• Montour
• Northampton
• Northumberland
• Perry
• Philadelphia
• Pike
• Potter
• Schuylkill
• Snyder
• Somerset
• Sullivan
• Susquehanna
• Tioga
• Union
• Venango
• Warren
• Washington
• Wayne
• Westmoreland
• Wyoming
• York

10
Are you willing to work part-time or full-time hours? Please select all that apply.

• Part-time
• Full-time

Required Question