Equipment Operator B - Bureau of Motor Vehicles

The Department of Transportation is looking for an Equipment Operator B who enjoys staying active to keep essential operations moving across Pennsylvania. This position places you at the center of daily operations that help agencies deliver important services. You will make a direct impact by supporting the timely movement of important materials. Step into a role that rewards reliability and teamwork!

This position focuses on the safe and reliable transport of mail, documents, supplies and other items for multiple facilities. It supports the flow of essential materials that help keep statewide operations running smoothly. As a Equipment Operator B, you will perform the following duties:

• Daily Transport Tasks: Pick up, sort, and deliver the following to facilities in the Harrisburg area and across the Commonwealth: applications, documents, mail, license plates, and other goods
• Mail Handling: Move mail from the Post Office, operate a mail slitting machine, and distribute incoming items
• Commercial Vehicle Use: Operate an enclosed box truck to move carts, supplies, and secure materials between locations
• Material Movement: Load and unload trucks then transport items by cart or hand delivery to appropriate personnel
• Equipment Operation: Use a forklift and power jack, as well as perform basic maintenance on this equipment
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate vehicle log 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, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• 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.

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.

Special Requirements:

• You must be in possession of a valid Class C Pennsylvania driver's license.

Conditions of Employment:

• This position requires the possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License with the Air Brakes Restriction (L) removed.

Additional Requirements:

• This position is subject to Drug and Alcohol testing per Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations.
• You must possess a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with FMCSA regulations at time of hire.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.

In accordance with the seniority provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, this position was previously posted for seniority candidates. Since there were no seniority candidates, it is now open to all applicants.

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.