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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Equipment Operator A in Spring City, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4387988 THE POSITION NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF N-2023-76801 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM FEBRUARY 16, 2024 TO FEBRUARY 25, 2024. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this position, you will operate various types of automotive equipment including single chassis trucks and vans, passenger vans, and buses to complete various tasks both on and off facility grounds. Your duties will include: Transporting residents to local and long-distance destinations for medical appointments, treatments, transfers, and activities, Making local and long-distance pickup and delivery of materials, mail, supplies, drugs, and blood samples, Hauling materials used in construction, grounds or general maintenance work, Operating snow removal and cinder spreading equipment in inclement weather, as well as tractor-mounted grass and brush mowers, Performing minor repairs and maintenance to equipment, and Assisting with other tasks when not operating equipment, such as cleaning work areas and loading or unloading vehicles.
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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, flexible and rotating days, which includes working every other weekend. 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:
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:
This position requires a valid Class C Pennsylvania driver's license. Additional Requirement:
You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: A conditional offer of employment will require completion of a medical examination and drug screening. 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. Tele ommunications 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.