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    Public Invited to Hiring Event for CDL Operators, CDL Operator Trainees, Diesel Equipment Mechanics in Lancaster County

    August 30, 2024

    Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that it will host a hiring event for job seekers to learn about winter temporary and permanent CDL operator (starting pay is $22.49/hr.), CDL Operator Trainee (starting pay is $20.76/hr.) and diesel equipment mechanic positions (starting pay is $27.75/hr.) the department offers in Lancaster County. 


    The event will be held from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Tuesday, September 10, at the Lancaster County Maintenance Office, 2105 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602. For more information, please call 717-299-7621. 
    Staff will be available to discuss current and future openings within the commonwealth for CDL operators, who must have a valid Pennsylvania (PA) CDL Class A or B with air brake restriction removed. This position also requires a current medical examiner certificate. 

    On-the-spot applications, interviews, and driving skills testing will take place. Applicants need to bring their current CDL license and medical examiners card.


    Applicants are encouraged to create an account with employment.pa.gov prior to the event. Laptops and staff will be available to help interested participants navigate the electronic application system. Human Resources staff will be on-hand to discuss benefit options and opportunities for permanent employment.

    PennDOT is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer promoting workforce diversity. To learn more about commonwealth employment opportunities, please visit: www.employment.pa.gov.

     To view the current posting for winter CDL equipment operator positions, go to PennDOT Winter CDL Equipment Operator 2024 - 2025 | Job Details tab | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com).

     To view the current posting for winter CDL equipment operator trainee positions, go to PennDOT CDL Operator Trainee (Transportation Equipment Operator Trainee) | Job Details tab | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com).

     To view the current posting for winter diesel equipment mechanic positions, go to PennDOT Winter Mechanics (Diesel & Automotive Mechanics), 2024-2025 | Job Details tab | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com).​

    Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.​ 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following local alerts on X. ​

    Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry and York counties at PennDOT District 8.

    Information about infrastructure in District 8, including completed work and significant projects, is available at District 8 Results. Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at PennDOT Projects. 

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    Contact: Dave Thompson, dmthompson@pa.gov, 717-418-5018

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