Reference #: 4576407 THE POSITION Are you a dedicated individual with a strong passion for driving and have some knowledge of vehicle mechanics? We are seeking Equipment Operators who can bring a strong work ethic and make a significant difference by daily transporting clothing items to and from local facilities. Your supervision of inmates and services will contribute to a rewarding work environment. Join our team at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Frackville in the laundry department and seize this unique career opportunity!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Corrections Equipment Operator, you will pick up and deliver laundry articles to and from facilities, including loading and unloading laundry from the vehicles. You will also supervise inmate workers assigned to laundry operations. This task involves orienting and training new inmates in laundry functions, preparing reports on inmate attendance and hours, and providing input into inmate worker performance reviews. Additionally, you will need to perform routine vehicle maintenance, safety checks, and minor equipment repairs. Additionally, you must complete vehicle safety checklists accurately, maintain the required driver's log, submit mileage reports, conduct inventories, and operate vans, trucks, and tractor-trailers. If you have the necessary experience, consider starting a rewarding career with SCI Frackville.

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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment; 40-hour work week. Work hours are 5:30 AM to 1:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55. Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $44,753.00 (before taxes). 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: 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 Requirements: You must possess a valid Pennsylvania Class A Commercial Driver's License.

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

Legal Requirements: You must pass a background investigation. 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.

Veterans:

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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.