Corrections Equipment Operator

If you have experience behind the wheel of a tractor-trailer, we have an exciting career opportunity for you to be a valuable member of our team at the Department of Corrections (DOC), State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Albion. As a Corrections Equipment Operator, you will have the chance to utilize your truck driving skills in a rewarding career path within the DOC. Your responsibilities will include transporting freight for our regional commissary operations. Do not miss out on this chance to take your truck driving career to the next level and join our enthusiastic and motivated team!

As a Corrections Equipment Operator, you will be responsible for operating tractor-trailers, trucks, and other motor vehicles in the completion of daily work assignments. You will perform routine vehicle maintenance and safety checks and minor equipment repairs. Duties will include providing supervision to inmates assigned to commissary operations, training inmate workers in the proper methods of trailer loading and unloading, and completion of bills of lading. Thorough and accurate completion of reports and inventories, as well as safeguarding work areas, are essential duties of the position.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment (40-hour work week)
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. Please note, selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $46,986.00 (before taxes).
• 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:

• Two years of experience in the operation of tractor-trailer trucks; or
  
• A combination of experience and training which affords the applicant the required knowledges, skills, and abilities.

Special Requirement:

• You must possess a valid Pennsylvania Class A Commercial Driver's License with air brake endorsement.

Additional Requirements:

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirement:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

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.

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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.