Equipment Operator A - Selinsgrove Center (1st and 2nd Shift)

Do you enjoy working outdoors and operating different types of equipment? The Selinsgrove Center is seeking Equipment Operators who are ready to support daily operations. In this role, you will handle vehicles, mowers, tools, and other equipment that keep the campus functioning well. Your efforts help ensure that grounds are safe, clean, and accessible for everyone. Join a team that values reliability and teamwork. Watch this [video](https://pacast.com/players/cmsplayerHD.asp?video_filename=25922_DHS_SelinsgroveRecruitment_CC.m4v) to see how you can make a difference at the Selinsgrove Center! This position supports the day-to-day functioning of the Selinsgrove Center by assisting with transportation, grounds upkeep, and general operational needs. It involves physical tasks, routine inspections, and the use of tools that help maintain a safe and well-kept campus environment. As an Equipment Operator A, you will perform the following duties: - **Equipment Operation:** Operate mowers, trucks, buses, tractors, and other machinery to support campus needs - **Grounds Maintenance:** Mow, trim, and clean outdoor areas including lawns, walkways, and parking areas - **Safety Inspections:** Complete pre-trip checks and document findings on required reports - **Manual Tasks:** Load and unload materials and use hand tools to complete assigned duties - **Weather Response:** Assist during snow removal, sidewalk clearing, and other seasonal needs - **Support Tasks:** Perform additional assignments based on supervisor direction and operational needs 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=00010527). **Work Schedule and Additional Information:** - Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week - The following shifts are available: - 1st shift (6:00 AM to 2:00 PM), with a 30-minute lunch. Requires working every 4th weekend (Saturday and Sunday). After working a weekend, you will have the following Monday and Friday off. - 2nd shift (12:00 PM to 8:00 PM), with a 30-minute lunch. Requires working every 3rd weekend (Saturday and Sunday). After working a weekend, you will have the following Monday and Friday off. - Overtime and travel as operationally necessary - **Telework:** You will not have the option to telework in this position. - **Salary:** In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. - FREE parking! - 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 have possession of a valid Class C Pennsylvania driver's license. **Conditions of Employment:** - This position requires that candidates possess a valid Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with air brake endorsement at hire. - You must obtain passenger endorsement to your Class B CDL within 6 months of employment. **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 Guidelines. - 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 FB…