Salary: $24.42 Hourly
Location : Lycoming County, PA
Job Type: Non-Civil Service Seasonal Full-Time
Job Number: N-2025-17678
Department: Department of Transportation
Division: TR Dstr Off 300
Opening Date: 02/27/2025
Closing Date: 3/19/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 92310
Position Number: Multiple positions may be filled from this posting
Union: AFSCME
Bargaining Unit: J1
Pay Group: ST04
Bureau / Division Code: 00080300
Bureau / Division: Transportation - Engineering District 3-0 Organization
Worksite Address: 715 Jordan Avenue
City: Montoursville, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17754
Contact Name: Katie VanNoy
Contact Phone: 570.368.4206
Contact Email: kvannoy@pa.gov

THE POSITION
NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF N-2025-17678 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM FEBRUARY 3, 2025 TO FEBRUARY 12, 2025. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

Do you have expertise in operating drilling equipment? Are you looking to boost your income this summer, or a way to launch your career with our team? If you fit this description, join the Department of Transportation (PennDOT) district 3-0 team, as a Drill Operator in our 2025 Summer Employment Program. This is not just another job but a chance to gain invaluable hands-on experience while significantly impacting significant projects this summer. Seize this opportunity to make a real difference and take the first step towards a rewarding future!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Drill Operator, you will expertly operate various essential equipment, including trucks, drill rigs, water trucks, and electric drills. You will ensure safe operations while minimizing wear and tear through diligent field adjustments, effective minor repairs, and proactive preventative maintenance. You will also lead the demonstration of equipment operations to fellow employees and support mechanics with minor repairs.

You will be responsible for maintaining accurate equipment records, performing manual labor duties during drilling, and efficiently accessing drill sites. Selecting and using the right tools for each task is crucial, and you will promptly report any missing or damaged equipment. Additionally, you will provide direction to operators of rental equipment. On the technical side, you will assist in identifying soil and rock types, conduct soil and rock tests, label samples accurately, and install and monitor slope indicator casings. Your contributions will significantly enhance the team's effectiveness and the overall success of our projects.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Seasonal full-time employment
• Work hours will vary based on position.
• Travel may be required
• 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 core and auger boring equipment; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

• All positions require, at time of hire, an active Pennsylvania Class A Commercial Driver's License with the Air Brake Restriction (L) removed or equivalent.
• All positions require, at time of hire, possession of an active Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations.
• All candidates must demonstrate, at time of interview, successful operation of equipment with a manual transmission.
• All employees must obtain an active Tank Vehicle Endorsement (N) during the probationary period and continuously maintain it while employed in this job.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
• A conditional offer of employment will require 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).
• 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:

• 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 the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at

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.
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*Eligibility rules apply.
01

Will you possess an active Pennsylvania Class A Commercial Driver's License with the Air Brake Restriction (L) removed or equivalent on the first day of work?

• Yes
• No

02

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.
03

Will you possess an active Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations on the first day of work?

• Yes
• No

04

If you answered "Yes", please attach a copy of the medical examiners certificate. If you answered "No", please type N/A in the text box below.
05

At the time of interview, are you able to demonstrate successful operation of equipment with a manual transmission?

• Yes
• No

06

How many years of full-time experience in the operation of core and auger boring equipment do you possess?

• A. 2 years or more
• B. 1 but less than 2 years
• C. Less than 1 year
• D. None

07

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
08

Have you completed any post-high school training in the operation of core and auger boring equipment?

• Yes
• No

09

If you answered "Yes", please attach a copy of your certificate of completion. If you answered "No", please type N/A in the text box below.
Required Question