Equipment Operator A (1st Shift) - Torrance State Hospital
Equipment Operator A (1st Shift) - Torrance State Hospital
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$ 35306 - 51932
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Utilize your experience in automotive operation and maintenance and start a rewarding opportunity with the Department of Human Services! Torrance State Hospital is seeking enthusiastic Equipment Operators to support the maintenance and operation of the facility transportation department. Apply today if you are committed to performing various tasks in the operation and maintenance of automotive equipment and help keep Torrance State Hospital running at full capacity!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As an Equipment Operator A you will perform a variety of duties relating to the operation of equipment used for transportation of patients construction and maintenance work. Your duties will include operating cars and wheelchair vans as well as transporting items such as food medicine equipment laundry and any other items required. In this position you will perform safety checks on equipment operate snowplows and salt spreaders and operate groundskeeping equipment. You can expect to perform manual labor using hand tools and perform minor repairs. Additionally you will demonstrate proper operation of equipment and attend training as required.
Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are as follows: 7 days working 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM with 2 weekend days off then 3 days working 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM with 2 weekdays off.
- Overtime as needed and subject to emergency call-in
- Travel as needed
- Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary:In some cases the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- 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:
- Six months experience in the operation and maintenance of large vans buses and single-chassis trucks with a gross vehicle weight of 10001 pounds or more;or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Special Requirements:
- You must possess of a valid Class C Pennsylvania drivers license.
Other Requirements:
- You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements follow thelinkand click on Residency.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- A conditional offer of employment will requirea medical examination.
- This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
- Under the Act a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including but not limited to PA State Police and FBI clearance.
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 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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application including all supplemental questions serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Employment Type
Full-Time
