Equipment Operator B (Trail Maintenance)

Do you enjoy working outdoors and have experience operating heavy equipment? Then join the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Rothrock Forest District and provide skilled work in the operation of equipment and/or vehicles during the maintenance of district roads, trails and facilities. Experience the satisfaction of public service while enjoying professional career growth and numerous promotional opportunities!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position assists in planning, constructing, and maintaining natural-surfaced recreation trails and other related recreational infrastructure, primarily supporting the implementation of professionally developed recreational plans for the trail systems in the Rothrock Forest District. It operates varied equipment typically used to construct, repair, and maintain back country trails and related front country infrastructure with a gross vehicle weight of 26,001 pounds or more, including truck and trailer combinations where the GVW of the trailer is 10,000 lbs. or more. It also regularly maintains heavy equipment, power tools, andor hand tools; assists with manual work when not operating assigned equipment; and acts as a lead worker when assigned. Position also assists with resource management.

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 without benefits. The season runs from approximately March 2025 until November 2025 at which the employee is placed on leave without pay.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• 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; 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 Requirement:

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

Conditions of Employment:

• This position requires a Class A Commercial Driver’s License.

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).
• 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: 

• 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

 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.