Equipment Operator B; Seasonal - Tiadaghton Forest District, Lycoming

THE POSITION

Are you searching for a rewarding career which allows you to showcase your experience in the operation of heavy construction and maintenance equipment? If so, the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR) is eager to welcome a motivated Equipment Operator B to assist with essential maintenance projects throughout the Tiadaghton Forest District. Take the next step in your professional journey while contributing to the care and preservation of our beautiful state forest grounds – apply today!

As an Equipment Operator B, your primary duty is to safely operate heavy equipment and vehicles while conducting the maintenance, repair, and construction of state forest roads and facilities. This includes the operation of equipment such as road graders, track or rubber‑tired loaders, bulldozers, snow groomers, farm‑type tractors and stone rakes, tractors with side or rear‑mounted flail or rotary mowers, dump and other trucks in excess of 32,000 pounds GVWR and up to 80,000 pounds GCWR, pick‑up trucks, tilt‑bed trucks, and more.

In addition to operating equipment, you will perform preventive maintenance by completing minor repairs on vehicles and equipment and assisting mechanics with major repairs to equipment.

When not assigned to equipment operation, you will perform a variety of tasks in the maintenance and repair of public facilities, buildings, roads, trails, bridges, and grounds. These assignments require the utilization of various tools and equipment associated with a wide range of trade areas. Other projects may include various construction and maintenance tasks such as cleaning culverts, seeding roads, building headwalls, cutting grass, digging post holes, painting, and brushing forest boundary lines.

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

• This is a seasonal, full‑time position with no healthcare benefits. There is no option to buy into health care benefits. The season runs from approximately 9 March 2026 until 13 November 2026 at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay. The employee will automatically be returned to employment in March 2027.
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Tuesday – Thursday, and 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch.
• 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.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as an Equipment Operator A (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); 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:

• This position requires possession of a valid Class C Pennsylvania driver's license.

Conditions of Employment:

• This position requires possession of a Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) and any endorsements required to operate specific equipment, in order to meet operational needs.

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 a drug screening.

Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.

• 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…