The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is looking to fill approximately 120 positions during hiring event this afternoon, September 9 from 1:00 PM-4:00 PM. This PennDOT hiring event will take place at the Luzerne County PA CareerLink office,32 East Union Street in Wilkes-Barre.
Jessica Ruddy, the Community Relations coordinator for PennDOT told WILK that they “expect many retirements over the next two years and are looking for people looking for a career, not just a job.”
PennDOT is looking to hire qualified candidates for Transportation Equipment/CDL drivers.
“(PennDOT) needs 100 CDL drivers for winter-seasonal positions”, which Ruddy says, “can go full-time permanent.”
PennDOT is also looking to hire approximately 20 additional new employees in the following categories:
· Auto Mechanic
· Semi-Skilled Laborer
· Tradesman Helper
· Diesel & Construction Equipment Mechanic
· Radio Dispatcher
· Custodial Worker
· Stock Clerk
· Clerk Typist
· Civil Engineers
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.
Applicants unable to attend the hiring event can apply by going to www.employment.pa.gov.
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.