Position Description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING
Position Number: 00070830	Description Activated On: 12/22/2025 1:59:00 PM

Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively.

Operates equipment and trucks with a gross vehicle weight of up to 32,000 lbs., to ensure the safe and efficient functioning of a State Mental Health Hospital.

Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor.

This position’s primary purpose is to provide on grounds transportation for consumers, although other duties will be assigned as appropriate. Works 6:45am to 2:45pm, 7:00am to 3:00pm and 8:00am to 4:00pm every 3rd or 4th weekend on rotating shifts.
Operates trucks, buses, vans, tractors, dump trucks, steel – wheeled rollers, forklifts, front-end loaders, skid steer loader, etc., with a GVW of up to 32,000 lbs.
Operates tractor mounted grass mowers and performs other related duties to ensure the grounds are maintained in a safe and attractive condition.
Transport’s consumers, employees, food, laundry, furniture, storeroom supplies, drugs, equipment, building materials, etc., both on and off campus.
Sanitizes vehicles/trucks weekly, or as needed.
Operates equipment such as snowplows, snow blowers, deicing equipment, etc. in the performance of snow and/or ice removal.
Performs manual work using both powered and non-powered tools such as jackhammers, drills, hammers, saws, etc., appropriate to the construction and/or maintenance trades.
Loads and unloads trucks, cleans streets, and catch basins, cuts and trims grass and brush.
Completes safety checks and inspections of equipment prior to leaving grounds in accordance with DOT regulations.
Performs general maintenance of equipment/vehicles to include, cleaning the interior and exterior, waxing, performing minor repairs and preventive maintenance and/or assists the automotive mechanic making major repairs to equipment, to maintain equipment/vehicles in a safe and functioning condition.
Demonstrates the operation of assigned equipment to other employees.
Performs other related work as required.
Obtains and maintains CPR Certification and utilize skills as necessary.

Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature.

General decisions as daily work assignments develop. Work is assigned with instructions clearly outlining the scope of each project. However, little or no instructions are received on the techniques of operating the equipment or the methods used in obtaining the specific results unless difficult problems arise.

Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License

Experience:

Licenses, registrations, or certifications:

1.   Class C Driver's License

2.   CDL Class B with Passenger and Airbrake Endorsement

3.   CDL with Bus Certification

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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.

1.	Operates vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of up to 32,000 pounds..
2.	Performs minor maintenance and repairs of vehicles and equipment.
3.	Performs heavy manual work to maneuver, lift and carry heavy equipment, tools and material etc., up to 50 lbs.
4.	Operates both powered and non-powered hand tools, including jackhammers.
5.	Performs work in dusty conditions and confined spaces and at extreme temperatures (both hot and cold).
6.	Prepares and administers work orders and other documents both in writing and in electronic format.
7.	Reads and safely interprets Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
8.	Reads, writes and communicates orally in English.
9.	Works overtime as required; subject to emergency call in.
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