Job Description
Salary: $42,347.00 - $47,863.00 Annually
Location : Wayne County, PA
Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number: N-2026-59973
Department: Department of Transportation
Division: TR Wayne Co
Opening Date: 10/02/2026
Closing Date: 10/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 91360
Position Number: Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
Union: AFSCME
Bargaining Unit: J1
Pay Group: ST02
Bureau / Division Code: 00080460
Bureau / Division: TR Wayne County
Worksite Address: 984 Texas Palmyra Highway
City: Honesdale, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 18431
Contact Name: Dana Perraglia
Contact Phone: 570.963.4730
Contact Email: dperraglia@pa.gov
THE POSITION Join the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) in Wayne County and learn the skills necessary to support safe and reliable travel. This role provides hands-on training with important equipment used for roadway maintenance. You will gain experience that prepares you for future advancement while contributing to essential public services. Apply today to join the PennDOT team as a PennDOT CDL Operator Trainee and start developing the skills you need to secure a long-term transportation career!
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK Within this role, you will participate in a six-month training program in which you will learn the specialized duties of a Transportation Equipment Operator A. This trainee position introduces you to the tools, equipment, and safe work practices used in highway and bridge maintenance. You will learn the skills needed to operate machinery, complete manual labor tasks, and follow proper procedures. As a PennDOT CDL Operator Trainee, you will perform the following duties:
- Equipment Training: Learn to operate trucks, loaders, and other machinery and complete required safety checks
- Tool Use: Use hand tools and motorized tools to complete maintenance and repair tasks
- Safety Awareness: Follow safety procedures, use protective gear, and report injuries or hazards
- Worksite Awareness: Observe work areas, support team members, and help reduce risks on job sites
- Environmental Tasks: Follow environmental protection steps during maintenance work
Work Schedule and Additional Information: - Full-time employment
- Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Work schedule is subject to change due to seasonal requirements and operational needs.
- Winter shifts are 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM or 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- 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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Special Requirements: - This position requires possession of an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C Driver's License or equivalent.
- All employees must possess an active Pennsylvania Class A or B Commercial Driver Learner's Permit on the first day of work.
- All positions require employees to possess an active Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations by the first day of work.
- This position requires employees to demonstrate successful operation of equipment with a manual transmission.
Additional Requirements: - You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements: - A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
- 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. ยง7103) 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 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 a valid driver's license which is not under suspension?
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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If "No", type N/A in the text box below.
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Special Requirement - Are you able to demonstrate successful operation of equipment with a manual transmission?
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Job Tags
Permanent employment, Full time, Traineeship, Seasonal work, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Shift work