Equipment Operator A (Seasonal) - Presque Isle State Park

Are you searching for a rewarding career which allows you to showcase your experience in the operation of various vehicles and maintenance equipment? If so, the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR) is eager to welcome a motivated Equipment Operator A to assist with essential projects throughout Presque Isle State Park. Take the next step in your professional journey while contributing to the maintenance and preservation of our beautiful state park grounds -- apply today!

As an Equipment Operator A, you will conduct skilled work in the operation of equipment and single chassis vehicles with a gross vehicle weight under 26,000 pounds used in the transport of personnel and materials, and construction, grounds, and maintenance work. Specific equipment you may utilize includes tractors, front-end loaders, excavators, dump trucks, boat lifts, and mowers. You will perform general maintenance to all park facilities and structures which may entail assisting in building gates, repairing piers and docks, replacing picnic grills and picnic tables, replacing charcoal disposal units, and installing or replacing park signs. You will also engage in grounds maintenance activities such as sand removal or placement, beach cleaning, brush hogging, leaf blowing, mowing, and snow removal. Safety is a top priority within this role and it is essential to complete routine safety checks and inspections of equipment and vehicles prior to operation, in addition to maintaining detailed records of the status of all 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, 37.5 hours/week, 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 approximately in March 2026.
• Work schedule will vary and will include weekends, evenings, and holidays as necessary.
• 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:

• Six months experience in the operation and maintenance of large vans, buses and single-chassis trucks with a gross vehicle weight of 10,001 pounds or more; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

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 submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

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.

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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.

• 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.