PennDOT CDL Operator (Transportation Equipment Operator A)

Join the Department of Transportation as a PennDOT CDL Operator and help keep Blair County's roads safe and reliable. This position allows you to operate important equipment that supports highway and bridge maintenance. You will work outdoors, learn new skills, and be part of a team that keeps transportation moving. Start a career where your work makes a real difference every day. Check out this video for more information! This position focuses on operating highway maintenance equipment and performing manual labor tasks that support roadway and bridge upkeep. You will play an important role in helping crews maintain safe and functional transportation routes. As a PennDOT CDL Operator, you will perform the following duties: Equipment Operation: Drive trucks, loaders, and other equipment and complete required pre and post operation checks Traffic Control: Perform flagging duties to guide traffic safely through work zones Manual Labor: Use hand and power tools to clean culverts, cut vegetation, dig ditches, erect signs, and repair guiderails Field Adjustments: Make equipment adjustments, complete minor repairs, and demonstrate proper equipment use Repair Assistance: Support mechanics