Equipment Operator B

Reference #: 5279375

Salary

$40,685.00 - $60,714.00 Annually

Location

Centre County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-45939

Department

Fish & Boat Commission

Division

FB Cnstn

Opening Date

03/26/2026

Closing Date

4/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

92101

Position Number

50655139

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

J1

Pay Group

ST04

Bureau / Division Code

00223511

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Engineering / Construction

Worksite Address

595 East Rolling Ridge Drive

City

Bellefonte, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16823

Contact Name

Scott Hobbie

Contact Email

[email protected]

THE POSITION Are you looking for a career that enhances Pennsylvania's natural beauty? Collaborate with a small team to maintain and enhance Fish & Boat Commission facilities across the state. As an Equipment Operator B, you will play a pivotal role in advancing the Fish & Boat Commission's mission to protect, conserve, and improve the Commonwealth's aquatic resources while expanding quality fishing and boating opportunities. A majority of work is performed outdoors and includes a wide range of hands-on tasks in diverse and scenic locations. The Fish & Boat Commission offers excellent health benefits for you and your family, a retirement plan, provided uniforms and boots, paid annual leave, paid sick leave, and 12 paid holidays. Join our team to take the next steps in your career!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As an Equipment Operator B, you will operate heavy construction equipment to complete projects such as buildings, dams, access areas, hatcheries, marinas, roads, and bridges. Equipment operation includes use of excavators, loaders, dozers, graders, backhoes, hydraulic dredges, vibratory rollers, dump trucks, articulating rock trucks (32,001+ lbs.), and tractor trailers. These will be used to transport machinery, ensuring loads are secure, within legal limits, and compliant with traffic laws. You will be responsible for inspecting and servicing equipment for routine maintenance and repairs. Incumbents perform labor duties such as pipe and culvert installation, guide rail and boat launch installation, erosion control, brush clearing, concrete work, seeding and mulching, operating power tools, and assisting survey crews. You are expected to adhere to all safety regulations while on duty.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. This position is eligible for an alternate work schedule. A 4 day work week could be considered. This position does require frequent overnight travel. 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.

Conditions of Employment:

This position requires possession of a Class A commercial driver's license (CDL).

Additional Requirements:

You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements:

A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.

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). 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 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 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.