Equipment Operator B (Seasonal) - Rothrock Forest District, Huntingdon County

Do you have experience working with heavy equipment and enjoy using your hands to tackle challenging projects? Would you thrive in a career which allows you to work in the outdoors? If so, the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR) may have the position for you! We are excited to welcome a reliable and motivated Equipment Operator B to join the Rothrock State Forest district team to ensure that the roads, trails, and facilities are well maintained. Take pride in knowing your work is making a positive impact in your community while enjoying professional career growth with numerous opportunities for advancement!

As an Equipment Operator B, the majority of your work will focus on the operation of heavy equipment and trucks to assist in the maintenance, repair, and construction of the roads and facilities throughout the Rothrock State Forest area. Maintenance projects will involve the use of various equipment such as backhoes, dozers, crawler loaders, road graders, rollers, farm tractors, dump trucks, and forklifts. Specific duties entail the repair and maintenance of state forest roads, culverts, and bridges, in addition to maintaining forest boundary lines, recreational trails, and signage. You will also be responsible for conducting routine and preventative maintenance on heavy equipment as necessary. Within this role, you will have the opportunity to assist in wildland fire prevention and pre-suppression programs and activities, as well as overseeing the maintenance of fire fighting equipment.

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 approximately March 2025 until November 2025 at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay. The employee will automatically be returned to employment March 2026.
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Tuesday - Thursday, and 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM on 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:

• This position requires possession of a valid Class C Pennsylvania driver's license.

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.
• 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).
• 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.

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.

• 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.