Equipment Operator A - Wernersville State Hospital

Are you interested in providing essential transportation services to support facility operations? The Department of Human Services, Wernersville State Hospital is on the lookout for Equipment Operator As to complete our team. This position gives you the opportunity to utilize your specialized skill set to to ensure the safe and efficient functioning of our State Mental Health Hospital. Move your career forward with our dedicated maintenance department!

As an Equipment Operator A, your primary role will be to provide on grounds transportation for consumers, although other duties will be assigned as needed. Work involves operating a variety of equipment and vehicles to transport supplies, ensure the grounds are maintained in a safe and attractive condition, as well as perform snow and ice removal. You will be responsible for completing general maintenance of equipment and vehicles to include, cleaning the interior and exterior, waxing, performing minor repairs and preventive maintenance, and/or assisting the automotive mechanic with major repairs. You will be expected to complete safety checks and inspections of equipment prior to leaving grounds in order to maintain compliance with Department of Transportation regulations. Additional duties include performing manual work with powered and non-powered tools, loading and unloading trucks, cleaning streets and catch basins, as well as cutting and trimming grass and brush.

If you are looking for a rewarding position where your contributions matter, we encourage you to apply and become an vital part of our team!

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, work every 3rd or 4th weekend, with a 30-minute lunch. Work schedule may changed based on operational needs. Overtime may be required and subject to emergency call-in.
• 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 Requirements:

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

Conditions of Employment:

• This position requires the selected candidate to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within the probationary period.

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 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.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.