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Salary: $45,888.00 - $54,162.00 Annually
Location : Chester County, PA
Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number: N-2026-55875
Department: Department of Transportation
Division: TR Chester Co
Opening Date: 08/19/2026
Closing Date: 9/1/2026 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: 00080620
Bureau / Division: Transportation, Chester County
Worksite Address: 711 Ryan Boulevard
City: Coatesville, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 19320
Contact Name: Kathleen Harney-Clinton
Contact Email: kharneycli@pa.gov
THE POSITION
As a PennDOT CDL Operator with the Department of Transportation, you will step into a role that keeps Chester County moving. This position offers steady hours that allow you to be home every night while supporting vital roadway operations. It is a chance to apply your professional driving skills in a setting that values safety, teamwork, and balance. Join a group that takes pride in maintaining safe travel for everyone.
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position focuses on skilled operation of highway maintenance equipment and hands-on support for roadway upkeep. You will play an important role in keeping transportation routes safe and functional for daily travel. As a PennDOT CDL Operator, you will perform the following duties:

• Equipment Operation: Operate trucks, loaders, and construction equipment according to training and certification requirements
• CDL Compliance: Maintain required licensing, complete daily equipment checks, and document findings accurately
• Traffic Control: Perform flagger duties to guide vehicles safely through work areas when assigned
• Manual Labor Tasks: Use motorized and non-motorized tools to complete roadway repairs, brush cutting, ditch digging, and related work
• Safety Practices: Follow proper safety procedures, identify hazards, report incidents, and help maintain a safe job site
• Equipment Care: Make field adjustments, perform minor repairs, assist mechanics, and maintain accurate equipment records

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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Summer work schedule 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday
• This position requires overtime
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $45,888 (before taxes).
• 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:

• 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.
• This position requires possession of an active Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations.
• You 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.
• You will be required to obtain additional certifications issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation on assigned pieces of equipment.
• 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.

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.
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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 Restriction (L) 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", please 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.
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