Reference #: 4632704 THE POSITION

Put your skills to the test as an Equipment Operator B! The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Fort Indiantown Gap (FIG) is looking for a dependable operator for our Installation Maintenance Division. This position gives you the opportunity to perform skilled work in the maintenance of roads, grounds, facilities, and utilities at the 17,000-acre base. This was the busiest overall National Guard training center in 2023, which makes FIG an exciting and distinguished place to work. Join us today and take full advantage of all the perks of working for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and make FIG your permanent workplace! DESCRIPTION OF WORK As an Equipment Operator B, you will be tasked with performing technical construction and skilled maintenance duties within the area of construction, modification, and rebuilding of roads and trails, as well as target range layouts. Work includes the demolition of structurally deficient buildings, underground utility work, hydro-excavating for utility locating, maintenance and construction on the airfield, drainage improvements and installations, and bio solid spreading. You will also have the opportunity to maintain and operate specialized equipment, both military and civilian, with a gross vehicle weight of 32,001 pounds or more in support of construction and maintenance of DMVA facilities and operations.

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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. 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 Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year of experience as an Equipment Operator A; or Two years of experience in the operation of heavy construction and specialized maintenance equipment used at this level with a gross vehicle weight of 32,001 pounds or more; or Any equivalent combination of experience or training.

Special Requirements: All positions require possession of a valid Class C Pennsylvania driver's license

Conditions of Employment: This position requires possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) permit at the time of hire.

Additional Requirements: A conditional offer is contingent on passing a favorable National Crime Information Center (NCIC) screening for admittance to Fort Indiantown Gap. You must obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License within six months of employment and maintain throughout employment (If hired, agency will send you to classes). You must obtain a Tanker Endorsement (N) within one year of employment. You must obtain a Bio-Solid Application Certification within one year of employment. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required): Possession of a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with no restrictions Experience operating a refuse/recycling truck Experience operating a wheeled/tract front-end loader Experience operating heavy trucks/tractor trailers Experience with snow removal Experience cutting grass using a large tractor with a gang-mower attachment

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: 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) pr vides 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.