Penndot Snow Plowing Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $45,888.00 - $54,162.00 Annually
Location : Lancaster County, PA
Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number: N-2026-55205
Department: Department of Transportation
Division: TR Lancaster Co
Opening Date: 08/05/2026
Closing Date: 8/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 91380
Position Number: Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
Union: AFSCME
Bargaining Unit: J1
Pay Group: ST03
Bureau / Division Code: 00080870
Bureau / Division: PennDOT Lancaster County 8-7
Worksite Address: 2105 Lincoln Highway East
City: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17602
Contact Name: Tina Coumbe
Contact Email: tcoumbe@pa.gov
THE POSITION
Take on a role where your hard work makes travel safer for everyone! The PennDOT CDL Operator for the Department of Transportation provides a hands-on path to a meaningful public service career. You will help maintain highways and bridges by operating equipment and completing important field tasks. This role builds valuable technical and safety skills through daily teamwork and real responsibilities. It is a strong way to support travelers and make a lasting impact across Pennsylvania!
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This role supports highway and bridge maintenance through skilled equipment operation and hands-on labor. It includes using tools, machinery, and safety practices to help keep roadways clear and safe for the public. As a PennDOT CDL Operator, you will perform the following duties:

• Equipment Operation: Operate trucks, loaders, and other equipment for road and bridge maintenance
• Snow Duties: Clear snow from roadways and perform winter operations with plow equipment
• Traffic Control: Guide traffic by performing flagging duties during work activities
• Manual Labor: Use hand tools to clean culverts, cut brush, and repair signs and barriers
• Safety Awareness: Follow safety procedures and maintain awareness of hazards in the work area
• Basic Maintenance: Complete minor repairs, servicing, and field adjustments to assigned equipment

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.
• Hours may vary and overtime may be required during weather events.
• 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.

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:

• All permanent employees must obtain an active certification issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in the operation of heavy trucks and loaders, and two additional pieces of construction equipment, within the probationary period.
• All positions require possession of an active Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations.
• This position requires possession of an active Pennsylvania Class A or B Commercial Driver's License or equivalent with the Air Brake Restriction (L) removed.
• All employees must obtain an active Tank Vehicle Endorsement (N) during the probationary period and continuously maintain it while employed in this job.

Additional Requirements:

• This position is subject to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with Federal Regulations.
• 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.
• 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 Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers 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.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.
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*Eligibility rules apply.
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Special Requirement - Do you possess an active PA Class A or B Commercial Driver's License or equivalent with the Air Brake (L) Restriction removed?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If "No", type N/A in the text box below.
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Special Requirement - Do you possess an active Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please attach a copy of the medical examiners certificate. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.
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Have you successfully completed the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Transportation Equipment Operator Trainee program?

• Yes
• No

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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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Did you graduate from a Commercial Driver's License Training School?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please attach a copy of your certification of completion. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.
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Have you completed a formal driver training program for the operation of construction and maintenance equipment?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please attach a copy of your certificate of completion. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.
Required Question