Equipment Operator A (1st Shift) - Warren State Hospital

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Warren, PA • 5h ago

THE POSITION

Are you a skilled and dependable equipment operator looking for a rewarding role where your work makes a meaningful difference? The Department of Human Services is seeking a motivated and energetic Equipment Operator A to join the support services team at Warren State Hospital. In this important role, you will operate a range of equipment and machinery to support the maintenance of facilities, grounds, and overall operations. If you are self-driven, reliable, and take pride in both independent work and contributing to a collaborative team, this is a great opportunity to grow your career while putting your skills to meaningful use.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will operate a range of equipment, such as trucks, snowplows, tractors, and lawnmowers, to support the upkeep of hospital grounds, facilities, and daily operations. Responsibilities may include assisting with construction tasks, collecting waste, delivering laundry and storeroom supplies, moving furniture, handling snow removal and surface treatment, maintaining lawns, and transporting surplus food. You will carry out minor repairs and routine preventive maintenance, as well as support automotive mechanics with more complex equipment repairs. Additional duties include performing safety checks and equipment inspections before use and keeping accurate operation records. The role requires making routine, independent decisions in accordance with established hospital policies, procedures, training, and job knowledge.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week Work hours are 1st shift (7:00 AM to 3:00 PM), Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Your work schedule may change based on operational needs. Overtime and travel: As needed 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. 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 Requirements: You must have possession of a valid Class C Pennsylvania driver's license.

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 Guidelines. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements: A conditional offer of employment will requirea 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. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

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.

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.

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