Corrections Equipment Operator - SCI Benner Township

Do you want to use your commercial truck driving experience in an exciting public service career? Are you ready to help inmate work crews learn freight operation skills? The Department of Corrections (DOC), State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Benner Township is seeking a Corrections Equipment Operator. If you are motivated to work with a team promoting the rehabilitation of inmates and want to share your knowledge with our diverse population, this is the job for you! Apply today!

As a Corrections Equipment Operator, you will conduct laundry deliveries, load and unload laundry vehicles, and supervise inmates assigned to laundry operations. You will complete vehicle safety checklists, maintain driver logs, submit mileage reports, and conduct inventories. In addition, you will perform routine vehicle maintenance and minor equipment repairs to ensure the safe operation of tractor-trailers, trucks, and other motor vehicles used to complete daily work assignments. This role requires the ability to train and oversee inmate workers in the standard practices of freight terminal operations, while adhering to safety and security protocols at all times.

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 hours per week
• Work hours are 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with 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 Requirements:

• You must possess a valid Pennsylvania Class A Commercial Driver's License that is not under suspension.

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 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).
• 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.

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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.