2025 Summer Employment Program - PennDOT (Non-Student)
About the position
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is offering a Summer Employment Program for hard-working individuals seeking temporary positions from early April through October. This program provides opportunities for various roles, including custodial work, highway maintenance, semi-skilled labor, and transportation equipment operation, with the potential for promotion into permanent positions. Candidates will work in an active, fast-paced environment, often outdoors, and may face adverse weather conditions.
Responsibilities
Perform cleaning tasks as a Custodial Worker, including washing, waxing, dusting, and sanitizing facilities.
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Assist in highway maintenance and construction projects as a Highway Maintenance Worker, including erecting and maintaining traffic signs.
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Conduct manual labor in construction and maintenance projects as a Semi-Skilled Laborer.
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Operate transportation equipment and perform duties such as traffic control and equipment repair as a CDL Operator.
Requirements
Previous custodial and janitorial experience preferred for Custodial Worker positions.
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Ability to lift and move heavy objects of reasonable weight for all positions.
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One year of experience in laboring work for Semi-Skilled Laborer positions.
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Successful completion of the Transportation Equipment Operator Trainee Program or equivalent for CDL Operator positions.
Nice-to-haves
Experience operating trucks/equipment used for highway and bridge maintenance and construction.
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Vocational training in building and construction work, maintenance, or custodial work.
Benefits
Competitive hourly wages based on position.
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Potential for promotion into permanent positions after the summer program.
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