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PennDOT Hosting Hiring Event In Delaware County Aug 15

Open positions include equipment operators, mechanics, and highway maintenance crew member. See details on the hiring event here.

MEDIA, PA — PennDOT is looking to hire in the Philadelphia region and is hosting a job event in Media later this month.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 15, PennDOT is hosting a hiring event at the Delaware County Maintenance Facility.

Open positions include Transportation Equipment Operator-A; Transportation Equipment Operator Trainee; Diesel Construction Equipment Mechanic; Automotive Mechanic; and Highway Maintenance Worker.

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Interested parties are encouraged to view open positions on online here and submit their application through the employment website, whether they can attend or not attend the hiring event.

Prospective candidates may also view other positions on the employment website available in the Philadelphia region and statewide, and do not have to live in the county for the job they are applying for.

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If for any reason an applicant cannot complete an application on the website before the scheduled hiring event, staff with laptops will be available at all locations to help interested participants navigate the electronic application system.

For positions that require a Commercial Driver’s License, PennDOT will conduct on-the-spot interviews for CDL operators.

Driving tests will also be administered the same day, if available. CDL operators should bring their current driver’s license and medical examiner certificate to the event.

Requirements for a CDL will be posted on the job description on the employment website.

PennDOT will train an employee for a CDL if hired for the Transportation Equipment Operator Trainee position.

The Delaware County Maintenance Facility is located at 426 South Old Middletown Road in Media.

Call 610-566-0972 for more information.

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