Salary: $20.80 Hourly
Location : Dauphin County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Seasonal Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2026-52234-92101
Department: Department of Conservation & Natural Resources
Division: CN Fors Dstr #18
Opening Date: 06/23/2026
Closing Date: 7/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 92101
Position Number: 00011458
Union: AFSCME
Bargaining Unit: J1
Pay Group: ST04
Bureau / Division Code: 00388118
Bureau / Division: Bureau of Forestry, Forest District 18
Worksite Address: 2800 White Oak Road
City: Halifax, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17032
Contact Name: Kassandra Schuyler
Contact Email: kschuyler@pa.gov
THE POSITION
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is seeking a dependable Equipment Operator B to support forest maintenance in the Weiser Forest District. In this role, you will help shape and care for roadways, picnic areas, and forest landscapes. You will also assist with wildfire prevention and suppression efforts. Begin a hands-on career that protects natural resources and serves the public.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position supports the upkeep of forest roads, facilities, and natural areas while assisting with wildfire prevention and response. As a Equipment Operator B, you will perform the following duties:
- Equipment Operation: Operate machinery to grade roads, clear brush, remove snow, and maintain drainage systems
- Wildfire Response: Assist in detecting, preventing, and suppressing wildfires using proper tools and techniques
- Equipment Care: Service and maintain assigned equipment and help with major repairs when needed
- Safety Awareness: Follow safety procedures, report hazards, and support safe working conditions
- Project Leadership: Lead crews on assigned projects, including seasonal and special work groups
- Manual Tasks: Perform tasks such as boundary upkeep, building maintenance, tree planting, and forest protection work
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 with no healthcare benefits. There is not an option to buy into health care benefits. The season runs from March 2026 until November 2026 at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay. The employee will automatically be returned to employment March 2027.
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- This position may require overtime
- Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- 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:
- 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.
Conditions of Employment:
- This position requires possession of a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
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 Guidelines.
- 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).
- 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.
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.
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Condition of Employment - Do you possess a valid Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) which is not under suspension?
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If you answered yes, please provide the issuing state, license number, and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.
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Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Equipment Operator A for one or more years full-time?
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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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How many years of full-time experience do you possess in the operation of heavy construction and specialized maintenance equipment with a gross vehicle weight of 32,001 pounds or more?
- A. 2 years or more
- B. 1 but less than 2 years
- C. 6 months but less than a year
- D. Less than 6 months
- E. None
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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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Have you completed a course in truck driving and the operation and repair of construction equipment with a commercial technical school?
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If you answered "yes" to the above question, please provide the title of the course, the name of the institution with whom you completed the course, and the number of clock hours completed. If you answered "no", please enter N/A.
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CS-INSTRUCTIONS You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You
must complete the application
and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will
not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.
The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our
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EXPERIENCE - SINGLE-CHASSIS TRUCKS
Please choose the level of performance that best describes your experience operating single-chassis trucks.
- A. I have 6 months or more full-time experience operating single-chassis trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 32,001 or more pounds.
- B. I have 6 months or more full-time experience operating AND MAINTAINING single-chassis trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of at least 10,001 pounds, but not more than 32,000.
- C. I do not have 6 months of full-time experience operating single-chassis trucks.
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EXPERIENCE DETAILS - In the textbox below, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience. If you are claiming that you do not have 6 months of fulltime experience operating this equipment, please type N/A.
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EXPERIENCE - FRONT-END LOADERS
Please choose the level of performance that best describes your experience operating front-end loaders.
- A. I have 6 months or more full-time experience operating front-
