Job Description

Posting number: N-2026-62382

Department: Department of Transportation

Division: TR Blair Co

Job classification: Semi Skilled Laborer

Posting type: NCS External

Categories: Trades, Transportation, Custodial

Summary

Take on a rewarding career that keeps county operations moving forward. As a Semi Skilled Laborer with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in Blair County, you will support skilled staff, assist with maintenance activities, and help complete important daily tasks. Every day brings new challenges and opportunities to learn practical skills in a supportive work environment. Take pride in work that contributes to reliable public services.

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Examples of duties

This position provides hands-on support for a wide range of county operations, maintenance activities, and facility needs. You will assist skilled employees, transport materials, maintain equipment, and help keep work areas safe and organized. As a Semi Skilled Laborer, you will perform the following duties:

• Project Support: Assist skilled workers with maintenance and repair projects throughout the county
• Parts Coordination: Research equipment parts, pick up needed items from vendors, and return cores when required
• Material Transport: Transfer personnel, supplies, and materials between field locations and offices
• Facility Maintenance: Complete basic building repairs using carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and related trade tools
• Grounds And Custodial: Perform cleaning, trash removal, mowing, raking, landscaping, and equipment moving tasks
• Safety Compliance: Maintain safe work practices, follow environmental requirements, and complete assigned work orders accurately

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 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Hours may vary based on season/weather
• 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 of experience in laboring work including the use of tools and equipment used in maintenance or construction; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Conditions of Employment:

• You must possess a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent.

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.