Corrections Equipment Operator - SCI Benner Township

Salary$47,925.00 - $96,538.00 AnnuallyLocationCentre County, PAJob TypeNon-Civil Service Permanent Full-timeJob NumberN-2026-48107DepartmentDepartment of CorrectionsDivisionCR BEN Corr IndryOpening Date04/22/2026Closing Date4/26/2026 11:59 PM EasternJob Code69510Position Number00034080UnionPSCOABargaining UnitH1Pay GroupCO35Bureau / Division Code00111409Bureau / DivisionState Correctional Institution at Benner Township / Correctional IndustriesWorksite Address301 Institution DriveCityBellefonte, PennsylvaniaZip Code16823Contact NameCorleen SchmuckerContact PhoneContact Email THE POSITIONThe Department of Corrections is looking for an energetic Corrections Equipment Operator who is ready to take on a meaningful role at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Benner Township. This job lets you work with equipment, support staff, and help guide inmate workers. Each day brings opportunities to build skills and contribute to a strong, dependable team. Start a career that supports your growth and the success of the agency. DESCRIPTION OF WORKThis position plays an important role in moving freight and supporting daily operations at the facility. It involves guiding inmate workers and ensuring work is completed safely and correctly. As a Corrections Equipment Operator, you will perform the following duties:Vehicle Operation: Operate tractor-trailers, trucks, and other vehicles as part of daily assignmentsEquipment Upkeep: Perform routine maintenance, safety checks, and minor repairs on vehicles and equipmentWork Documentation: Complete and submit required receipts, logs, and reports according to policies and guidelinesInmate Oversight: Train and monitor inmate workers in safe and proper methods for loading, unloading, and repairing equipmentWork Area Security: Safeguard tools and materials, maintain inventories, and search inmates and work areas for contrabandInterested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employment, 40-hour work weekWork hours are 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday - Friday.This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $47,925.00 (before taxes).You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:Two years of experience in the operation of tractor-trailer trucks; orA 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 or equivalent with the Air Brake Restriction (L) removed.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. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.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.