Equipment Operator B - Danville State Hospital
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Equipment Operator B - Danville State Hospital
Salary
$41,506.00 - $61,927.00 Annually
Location
Montour County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2026-54348-92101
Department
Department of Human Services
Division
HS Danville St Hosp
Opening Date
07/21/2026
Closing Date
8/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
92101
Position Number
00102133
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
J1
Pay Group
ST04
Bureau / Division Code
00210872
Bureau / Division
Danville State Hospital
Worksite Address
50 Kirkbride Drive
City
Danville, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17821
Contact Name
Talent Management Section
Contact Email
ra-oahhsintakesec@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
Are you a skilled and dedicated equipment operator seeking a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact as an Equipment Operator B with the Department of Human Services? This role allows you to support important hospital operations by safely operating a variety of vehicles and maintenance equipment at Danville State Hospital. You help keep essential services running smoothly across the facility grounds. It is a chance to use your abilities in a setting where reliability and teamwork truly matter.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position operates medium weight vehicles and maintenance equipment to support hospital programs, transportation needs, and grounds operations. As an Equipment Operator B, you will perform the following duties:
Vehicle Operation:Drive lightweight and medium weight vehicles to support transportation and material needs
Bus Transport:Operate medium weight buses to move patients and staff on and off hospital grounds
Equipment Use:Handle grounds equipment such as tractors, loaders, mowers, and other tools for upkeep
Material Handling:Deliver and move items by operating equipment and loading or unloading materials
Maintenance Tasks:Perform basic preventive maintenance and assist with equipment repair activities
General Support:Assist with general laboring, housekeeping, and related duties to maintain hospital functions
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=00102133) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 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:
One year of experience as an Equipment Operator A (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration);or
Two years of experience in the operation of heavy construction and specialized maintenance equipment used at this level with a gross vehicle weight of 32,001 pounds or more:or
Any equivalent combination of experience or training.
Special Requirement:
You must possess a valid Class C Pennsylvania driver's license.
Conditions of Employment:
This position requires that employees in this class have a Class B commercial driver's license (CDL) and air brake endorsement, in order to meet operational needs.
Employees in this position are required to obtain passenger endorsement within six 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 FBI clearance.
Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rightsmustapply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.
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).
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.
01
Condition of Employment- Do you possess a current Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) which is not under suspension which includes the air brake endorsement?
Yes
No
02
If you answered yes, please provide the issuing state, license number, and expiration date. If you answered no, @type N/A in the text box below.
03
Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Equipment Operator A for one or more years full-time?
Yes
No
04
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.
05
How many years of full-time experience do you possess in the operation of heavy construction and specialized maintenance equipment with a gross vehicle weight of 32,001 pounds or more?
A. 2 years or more
B. 1 but less than 2 years
C. 6 months but less than a year
D. Less than 6 months
E. None
06
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.
07
Have you completed a course in truck driving and the operation and repair of construction equipment with a commercial technical school?
Yes
No
08
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", please enter N/A.
09
CS-INSTRUCTIONS 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
10
EXPERIENCE - SINGLE-CHASSIS TRUCKS
Do you 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?
A. Yes
B. No
11
EXPERIENCE DETAILS - In the textbox below, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience. If you are claiming that you do not have 6 months of fulltime experience operating this equipment, please @type N/A.
12
EXPERIENCE - PASSENGER BUSES
Do you have 6 months or more full-time experience operating passenger buses having a capacity of more than 10 passengers?
A. Yes
B. No
13
EXPERIENCE DETAILS - In the textbox below, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience. If you are claiming that you do not have 6 months of fulltime experience operating this equipment, please @type N/A.
14
EXPERIENCE - FRONT-END LOADERS
Do you have 6 months or more full-time experience operating front-end loaders or high-lifts?
A. Yes
B. No
15
EXPERIENCE DETAILS - In the textbox below, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience. If you are claiming that you do not have 6 months of fulltime experience operating this equipment, please @type N/A.
16
EXPERIENCE - BACKHOES
Do you have 6 months or more full-time experience operating backhoes?
A. Yes
B. No
17
EXPERIENCE DETAILS - In the textbox below, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience. If you are claiming that you do not have 6 months of fulltime experience operating this equipment, please @type N/A.
18
EXPERIENCE - TRACTOR MOUNTED GRASS/BRUSH CUTTERS
Do you have 6 months or more full-time experience operating tractor mounted grass/brush cutters of any size?
Yes
No
19
EXPERIENCE DETAILS - In the textbox below, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience. If you are claiming that you do not have 6 months of fulltime experience operating this equipment, please @type N/A.
20
EXPERIENCE -SKID STEERS
Do you have 6 months or more full-time experience operating skid steers?
Yes
No
21
EXPERIENCE DETAILS - In the textbox below, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience. If you are claiming that you do not have 6 months of fulltime experience operating this equipment, please @type N/A.
22
EXPERIENCE - FORKLIFTS
Do you have 6 months or more full-time experience operating forklifts?
Yes
No
23
EXPERIENCE DETAILS - In the textbox below, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience. If you are claiming that you do not have 6 months of fulltime experience operating this equipment, please @type N/A.
24
EXPERIENCE - TRUCK-MOUNTED HYDRAULIC DRIVEN ATTACHMENTS
Do you have 6 months or more full-time experience operating truck mounted hydraulic driven attachments?
Yes
No
25
EXPERIENCE DETAILS - In the textbox below, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience. If you are claiming that you do not have 6 months of fulltime experience operating this equipment, please @type N/A.
26
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 6 months training
B. Four to 6 months training
C. One to 3 months training
D. No training
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TRAINING DETAILS
Please list the name of the employer and/or training institution under which you completed this training. If you are not claiming training, @type N/A.
Required Question
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
