Equipment Operator A - Southeastern Veterans' Center

Are you a skilled and dependable equipment operator looking to steer your career toward a meaningful, rewarding direction? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is seeking a committed and compassionate Equipment Operator to join the Southeastern Veterans' Center team. In this vital role, you will operate a range of automotive equipment, including single-chassis trucks, passenger vans, and buses, to help provide smooth and safe transportation for those who have served our nation. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a real difference, apply today and become a valued member of our dedicated vehicle and equipment team!

In this position, you will transport residents to medical appointments, treatments, transfers, and activities. You will also pick up and deliver materials, mail, supplies, medications, and blood samples. Responsibilities include moving materials for construction, groundskeeping, or general maintenance, as well as operating snow-removal and cinder-spreading equipment during inclement weather. You will conduct safety checks and inspections on vehicles and equipment before use and handle minor repairs and preventive maintenance. When not operating vehicles or equipment, you will assist with support tasks such as loading and unloading vehicles, cleaning work areas, maintaining equipment-use records and logs, and completing required forms and paperwork. All duties must be carried out in accordance with DMVA policies and general safety guidelines.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. You will work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
• 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 Requirement:

• You must possess a valid Class C Pennsylvania driver's license.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html 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.