Equipment Operator B (Seasonal) - Tiadaghton Forest District, Lycoming County

Department of Conservation & Natural Resources

Agency: Department of Conservation & Natural Resources
Location: PA
Type: Temporary
Work arrangement: onsite
Posted: 2026-01-18

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Equipment Operator B (Seasonal) - Tiadaghton Forest District, Lycoming County

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Equipment Operator B (Seasonal) - Tiadaghton Forest District, Lycoming County

Salary

$20.80 Hourly

Location

Lycoming County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Seasonal Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-40624-92101

Department

Department of Conservation & Natural Resources

Division

CN Fors Dstr #12

Opening Date

01/16/2026

Closing Date

1/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

92101

Position Number

00031734

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

Pay Group

ST04

Bureau / Division Code

00388112

Bureau / Division

Tiadaghton Forest District

Worksite Address

12477 North Route 44 Highway

City

Waterville, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17776

Contact Name

Zachary Bender

Contact Email

zbender@pa.gov

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THE POSITION
Are you searching for a rewarding career which allows you to showcase your experience in the operation of heavy construction and maintenance equipment? If so, the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR) is eager to welcome a motivated Equipment Operator B to assist with essential maintenance projects throughout the Tiadaghton Forest District. Take the next step in your professional journey while contributing to the care and preservation of our beautiful state forest grounds -- apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As an Equipment Operator B, your primary duty is to safely operate heavy equipment and vehicles while conducting the maintenance, repair, and construction of state forest roads and facilities. This includes the operation of equipment such as road graders, track or rubber-tired loaders, bulldozers, snow groomers, farm-type tractors and stone rakes, tractors with side or rear-mounted flail or rotary mowers, dump and other trucks in excess of 32,000 pounds GVWR and up to 80,000 pounds GCWR, pick-up trucks, tilt-bed trucks, and more. In addition to operating equipment, you will perform preventative maintenance by completing minor repairs on vehicles and equipment and assisting mechanics with major repairs to equipment. When not assigned to equipment operation, you will perform a variety of tasks in the maintenance and repair of public facilities, buildings, roads, trails, bridges, and grounds. These assignments require the utilization of various tools and equipment associated with a wide-range of trade areas. Other projects may include various construction and maintenance tasks such as cleaning culverts, seeding roads, building headwalls, cutting grass, digging post holes, painting, and brushing forest boundary lines.Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.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 9 March 2026 until 13 November 2026 at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay. The employee will automatically be returned to employment in March 2027.Work hours are 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Tuesday - Thursday, and 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-