Job Description

Posting number: N-2026-60322

Department: Department of Transportation

Division: TR Mtr Vhcls

Job classification: Mail Production Operator

Posting type: NCS External

Categories: Administration, Transportation, Customer Service, Office and Administrative Support

Summary

NOTE: This posting will close on October 13, 2026 or after a total of 50 applications are received, whichever occurs first.

The Mail Production Operator with the Department of Transportation plays a key role in keeping important materials moving across the Commonwealth. This role offers a chance to work with specialized equipment while contributing to services that help communities every day. It is a steady and hands-on position with opportunities to build valuable technical skills. Join the team and bring energy and focus to this essential operation.

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Examples of duties

This role focuses on operating mail production equipment and keeping materials organized as they move through the workflow. You help maintain accuracy, efficiency, and safety across the process. As a Mail Production Operator, you will perform the following duties:

• Machine Programming: Program machinery during daily start up procedures
• Equipment Operation: Operate Bell & Howell Aims equipment to process assigned output
• Material Loading: Load equipment with required forms, inserts, card stock, envelopes, and related materials
• Quality Verification: Read reports and check completed work to ensure accuracy and proper orientation
• Basic Repairs: Perform minor adjustments and repairs to maintain equipment function
• Mail Transport: Load completed mail onto carts and transport it to designated areas within processing

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the Position Description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• 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.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Mail Production Assistant (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• One year of clerical experience; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.