Equipment Operator A (Seasonal) - Presque Isle State Park
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Equipment Operator A (Seasonal) - Presque Isle State Park
Salary
$18.46 Hourly
Location
Erie County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Seasonal Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2026-50936-92100
Department
Department of Conservation & Natural Resources
Division
CN Presque Isle St Prk
Opening Date
06/22/2026
Closing Date
7/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
92100
Position Number
00078185
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
J1
Pay Group
ST03
Bureau / Division Code
00386220
Bureau / Division
CN Presque Isle St Prk
Worksite Address
301 Peninsula Drive
Worksite Address
Suite 1
City
Erie, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
16505
Contact Name
OA, CE Section Intake Division
Contact Email
Ra-OACEINTAKESEC@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
Do you want to help keep one of Pennsylvania's most visited state parks running safely and smoothly? As an Equipment Operator A with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), you can make a direct impact on the beauty and safety of the Presque Isle and Erie Bluffs State Park complex . This position offers hands on work with machinery, park maintenance, and outdoor projects that benefit thousands of visitors. Apply today to become part of a team dedicated to caring for the park and its facilities!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position supports the safe operation of equipment and the upkeep of Presque Isle State Park. Specific duties will entail operating vehicles, performing maintenance tasks, and assisting with various park projects. As an Equipment Operator A, you will perform the following duties:
Operate Equipment:Run vehicles and machinery under 26,000 pounds for construction, transport, grounds work, and snow removal
Perform Maintenance:Complete repairs, preventive maintenance, and cleaning on equipment and park structures
Manual Labor:Carry out tasks such as loading materials, mowing, beach cleaning, digging, and general park upkeep
Construction Tasks:Assist with trenching, foundation digging, and installation of water or sewer lines
Visitor Assistance:Provide information to park guests and report issues to park staff
Crew Support:Work alone or help lead small crews during park maintenance projects
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=00078185) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
This is a seasonal, full-time position with no healthcare benefits. There is not an option to buy into health care benefits. The season runs from approximately March 2026 until November 2026 at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay. The employee will automatically be returned to employment in approximately March 2027.
Work will be scheduled 5 days/37.5 hours per week, and will include a 30-minute lunch. Work days and shifts will vary and will include holidays, weekends, and evenings as needed.
Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
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 p ossession of a valid Class C Pennsylvania driver's license.
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 submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
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 (https://www.pa.gov/agencies/hrmoa/resources/generative-ai-hiring-guidance) 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.
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.
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/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
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Necessary Special Requirement- Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?
Yes
No
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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered "No", @type N/A in the text box below.
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Do you possess six months or more of full-time 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?
Yes
No
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, @type N/A in the text box below.
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Have you completed a course in truck driving and the operation and repair of construction equipment with a commercial technical school?
Yes
No
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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide the title of the course, the name of the institution with whom you completed the course, and the number of clock hours completed. If you answered "No", @type N/A in the text box below.
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You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .
Yes
08
EXPERIENCE - SINGLE-CHASSIS TRUCKS
Please choose the level of performance that best describes your experience operating Single-Chassis Trucks.
A. I have 6 months or more full-time experience operating single-chassis trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of at least 10,001 pounds, but not more than 26,000.
B. I have 6 months or more full-time experience operating single-chassis trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,001 pounds.
C. I do not have 6 months of full-time experience operating single-chassis trucks.
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In the textbox below, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience. If you indicated you do not have 6 months of full-time experience operating single-chassis trucks, @type N/A in the box below.
10
EXPERIENCE - EXCAVATORS
Please choose the level of performance that best describes your experience operating Excavators.
A. I have 6 months or more full-time experience operating excavators, such as a John Deere 60G, with an operating weight of 13,500 pounds or more.
B. I have 6 months or more full-time experience operating excavators smaller than a John Deere 60G, with an operating weight of less than 13,500 pounds.
C. I do not have 6 months of full-time experience operating excavators.
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In the textbox below, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience. If you indicated you do not have 6 months of full-time experience operating an excavator, @type N/A in the box below.
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EXPERIENCE - BACKHOES
Please choose the level of performance that best describes your experience operating Backhoes.
A. I have 6 months or more full-time experience operating large backhoes having a bucket capacity of 3 cubic yards or more.
B. I have 6 months or more full-time experience operating small backhoes having a bucket capacity under 3 cubic yards.
C. I do not have 6 months of full-time experience operating backhoes.
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In the textbox below, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience. If you indicated you do not have 6 months of full-time experience operating backhoes, @type N/A in the box below.
14
EXPERIENCE - BULLDOZERS
Please choose the level of performance that best describes your experience operating Bulldozers.
A. I have 6 months or more full-time experience operating large bulldozers such as Caterpillar D8 or larger.
B. I have 6 months or more full-time experience operating small to medium bulldozers, such as Caterpillar D7 or smaller.
C. I do not have 6 months of full-time experience operating bulldozers.
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In the textbox below, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience. If you indicated you do not have 6 months of full-time experience operating bulldozers, @type N/A in the box below.
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EXPERIENCE - SKID STEERS
Do you have six (6) months or more full-time experience operating Skid steers?
A. Yes
B. No
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In the textbox below, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience. If you indicated you do not have 6 months of full-time experience operating skid steers, @type N/A in the box below.
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EXPERIENCE - 1 TON DUMP TRUCK
Do you have 6 months or more full-time experience operating 1 Ton Dump Trucks?
A. Yes
B. No
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In the textbox below, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience. If you indicated you do not have 6 months of full-time experience operating 1 Ton Dump Trucks, @type N/A in the box below.
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TRAINING
Have you SUCCESSFULLY completed a formal training course and/or program (i.e., any course or instructional program which included both classroom lecture and instructor guided experience) in the operation of any of the equipment listed in the previous questions.Include all formal training time. Uncompleted courses and/or programs are NOT acceptable.
A. Over six (6) months training
B. Four (4) to six months (6) training
C. One (1) to three (3) months training
D. No training
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TRAINING DETAILSIn the text box below, please list the name of the employer(s) and/or training institution under which you completed this training. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
Required Question
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
