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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Equipment Operator A (Seasonal) - Ohiopyle State Park in Pennsylvania
Equipment Operator A (Seasonal) - Ohiopyle State Park
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Equipment Operator A (Seasonal) - Ohiopyle State Park
Salary
$18.05 Hourly
Location
Fayette County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Seasonal Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2024-94115-92100
Department
Department of Conservation & Natural Resources
Division
CN Ohiopyle St Prk
Opening Date
09/23/2024
Closing Date
10/7/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
92100
Position Number
00062080
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
J1
Pay Group
ST03
Bureau / Division Code
00386211
Bureau / Division
CN Ohiopyle State Park
Worksite Address
171 Dinnerbell Road
City
Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
15470
Contact Name
OA, CE Section Intake Division
Contact Email
RA-OACEINTAKESEC@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
Are you ready to jump in the drivers seat of your career and join the Commonwealth in our mission to better serve all Pennsylvanians? The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is seeking an Equipment Operator to become part of our dynamic team at Ohiopyle State Park. If you possess the necessary skills and qualifications, we encourage you to apply now!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you can expect to operate vehicles such as dump trucks and trailers which are used in general construction, maintenance, or grounds work, including snow removal and cindering equipment. In addition to vehicles, you will also be expected to use machinery such as, but not limited to, bulldozers, graders, and front-end loaders. Additionally, you will be required to help maintain the equipment by cleaning and performing preventative maintenance on the pieces. It is essential that you complete safety checks and inspections of all equipment prior to operation. Besides operating equipment, you will also be expected to do manual labor such as tree removal, lawn maintenance, and snow removal,
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00062080) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Seasonal full-time employment without benefits
Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
This position will require weekends, holidays, and all shifts as needed due to operational need.
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:
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 Requirement:
You must possess of a valid Class C Pennsylvania driver's license.
Condition of Employment:
This position requires possession of a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Airbrake Endorsement.
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.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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:
- 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/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) !
Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Condition of Employment- Do you possess a current Class B commercial driver's license with Airbrake Endorsement which is not under suspension?
Yes
No
02
If you answered yes, please provide the issuing state, license number, and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.
03
Do you possess six months or more of full-time 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?
Yes
No
04
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
05
Have you completed a course in truck driving and the operation and repair of construction equipment with a commercial technical school?
Yes
No
06
If you answered "yes" to the above question, please provide the title of the course, the name of the institution with whom you completed the course, and the number of clock hours completed. If you answered "no", please enter N/A.
07
You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .
Yes
08
EXPERIENCE - SINGLE-CHASSIS TRUCKS
Please choose the level of performance that best describes your experience operating single-chassis trucks.
A. I have 6 months or more full-time experience operating single-chassis trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 32,001 or more pounds.
B. I have 6 months or more full-time experience operating AND MAINTAINING single-chassis trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of at least 10,001 pounds, but not more than 32,000.
C. I do not have 6 months of full-time experience operating single-chassis trucks.
09
In the textbox below, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience. If you are claiming that you do not have 6 months of fulltime experience operating this equipment, please type N/A.
10
EXPERIENCE - FRONT-END LOADERS
Please choose the level of performance that best describes your experience operating front-end loaders.
A. I have 6 months or more full-time experience operating front-end loaders or high-lifts with a capacity of more than 3 cubic yards.
B. I have 6 months or more full-time experience operating AND MAINTAINING small front-end loaders or high-lifts having a capacity under 3 cubic yards.
C. I do not have 6 months of full-time experience operating front-end loaders.
11
In the textbox below, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience. If you are claiming that you do not have 6 months of fulltime experience operating this equipment, please type N/A.
12
EXPERIENCE - BACKHOES
Please choose the level of performance that best describes your experience operating backhoes.
A. I have 6 months or more full-time experience operating large backhoes having a bucket capacity of 3 cubic yards or more.
B. I have 6 months or more full-time experience operating AND MAINTAINING small backhoes having a bucket capacity under 3 cubic yards.
C. I do not have 6 months of full-time experience operating backhoes.
13
In the textbox below, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience. If you are claiming that you do not have 6 months of fulltime experience operating this equipment, please type N/A.
14
EXPERIENCE - BULLDOZERS
Please choose the level of performance that best describes your experience operating bulldozers.
A.I have 6 months or more full-time experience operating large bulldozers such as Caterpillar D9 or D10, etc.
B. I have 6 months or more full-time experience operating AND MAINTAINING small bulldozers such as Caterpillar D3 or D4, etc.
C.I do not have 6 months of full-time experience operating bulldozers.
15
In the textbox below, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience. If you are claiming that you do not have 6 months of fulltime experience operating this equipment, please type N/A.
16
EXPERIENCE - STEEL WHEEL ROLLERS
Please choose the level of performance that best describes your experience operating steel wheel rollers.
A. I have 6 months or more full-time experience operating large steel wheel rollers/compactors with a gross vehicle weight (GVWR) greater than 32,001 pounds.
B. I have 6 months or more full-time experience operating AND MAINTAINING steel wheel rollers having a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) greater than 10,001 pounds, but not more than 32,000 pounds.
C. I do not have 6 months of full-time experience operating steel wheel rollers.
17
In the textbox below, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience. If you are claiming that you do not have 6 months of fulltime experience operating this equipment, please type N/A.
18
EXPERIENCE - SINGLE TRACTOR-TRAILERS
Do you have 6 months or more full-time experience operating single tractor-trailers?
Yes
No
19
In the textbox below, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience. If you are claiming that you do not have 6 months of fulltime experience operating this equipment, please type N/A.
20
EXPERIENCE - ROAD GRADERS
Do you have 6 months or more full-time experience operating road graders?
Yes
No
21
In the textbox below, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience. If you are claiming that you do not have 6 months of fulltime experience operating this equipment, please type N/A.
22
EXPERIENCE - ROAD WIDENERS/TRENCHERS
Do you have 6 months or more full-time experience operating road wideners/trenchers?
Yes
No
23
In the textbox below, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience. If you are claiming that you do not have 6 months of fulltime experience operating this equipment, please type N/A.
24
EXPERIENCE - EXCAVATORS
Do you have 6 months or more full-time experience operating excavators?
Yes
No
25
In the textbox below, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience. If you are claiming that you do not have 6 months of fulltime experience operating this equipment, please type N/A.
26
EXPERIENCE - PAVING/FINISHING MACHINES
Do you have 6 months or more full-time experience operating paving/finishing machines?
Yes
No
27
In the textbox below, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience. If you are claiming that you do not have 6 months of fulltime experience operating this equipment, please type N/A.
28
EXPERIENCE - LARGE SELF-PROPELLED POST/PILE DRIVERS
Do you have 6 months or more full-time experience operating large self-propelled Post/Pile Drivers?
Yes
No
29
In the textbox below, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience. If you are claiming that you do not have 6 months of fulltime experience operating this equipment, please type N/A.
30
EXPERIENCE - TRUCK- MOUNTED HYDRAULIC MOWERS/DITCHERS
Do you have 6 months or more full-time experience operating truck-mounted hydraulic mowers/ditchers?
Yes
No
31
In the textbox below, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience. If you are claiming that you do not have 6 months of fulltime experience operating this equipment, please type N/A.
32
EXPERIENCE - LARGE SNOWMOBILE TRAIL GROOMING MACHINES (at least 100 horsepower)
Do you have 6 months or more full-time experience operating large snowmobile trail grooming machines?
Yes
No
33
In the textbox below, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience. If you are claiming that you do not have 6 months of fulltime experience operating this equipment, please type N/A.
34
EXPERIENCE - MILITARY VEHICLES
Do you have 6 months or more full-time experience operating tracked military vehicles?
Yes
No
35
In the textbox below, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience. If you are claiming that you do not have 6 months of fulltime experience operating this equipment, please type N/A.
36
EXPERIENCE - STONE/CHIP SPREADERS
Do you have 6 months or more full-time experience operating stone/chip spreaders?
Yes
No
37
In the textbox below, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience. If you are claiming that you do not have 6 months of fulltime experience operating this equipment, please type N/A.
38
EXPERIENCE - CONVEYOR/LOADERS
Do you have 6 months or more full-time experience operating conveyor/loaders?
Yes
No
39
In the textbox below, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience. If you are claiming that you do not have 6 months of fulltime experience operating this equipment, please type N/A.
40
EXPERIENCE - TRACTOR-MOUNTED GRASS/BRUSH CUTTERS
Do you have 6 months or more full-time experience in the operation and maintenance of tractor-mounted grass/brush cutters of any size?
Yes
No
41
In the textbox below, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience. If you are claiming that you do not have 6 months of fulltime experience operating this equipment, please type N/A.
42
EXPERIENCE - LINE PAINTING MACHINES
Do you have 6 months or more full-time experience in the operation and maintenance of line painting machines?
Yes
No
43
In the textbox below, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience. If you are claiming that you do not have 6 months of fulltime experience operating this equipment, please type N/A.
44
EXPERIENCE - SELF-PROPELLED SWEEPING MACHINES
Do you have 6 months or more full-time experience in the operation and maintenance of self-propelled sweeping machines?
Yes
No
45
In the textbox below, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience. If you are claiming that you do not have 6 months of fulltime experience operating this equipment, please type N/A.
46
TRAINING
Have you SUCCESSFULLY completed a formal training course and/or program (i.e., any course or instructional program which included both classroom lecture and instructor guided experience) in the operation of any of the equipment listed in the previous questions?Include all formal training time. Uncompleted courses and/or programs are NOT acceptable.
A. Over 6 months training
B. Four to 6 months training
C. One to 3 months training
D. No training
47
TRAINING DETAILS
Please list the name of the employer and/or training institution under which you completed this training. If you are not claiming training, type N/A.
Required Question
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov