Job Fairs to be held this week in Lancaster and Franklin counties

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will host recruitment events this week for job seekers to learn about winter temporary and permanent CDL operator (starting pay is $19.72/hr.) and diesel and construction equipment mechanic (starting pay is $22.24/hr.) positions the department offers in Lancaster and Franklin counties. 

A job fair will be held from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Thursday, November 18, at the Lancaster County Maintenance Office, 2105 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster PA  17602.

For more information, please call 717-299-7621.

A job fair will be held from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM Friday, November 19, at the Franklin County Maintenance Office, 619 N. Franklin Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201. For more information, please call 717-264-4171.

Recruiters will be available to discuss current and future openings within the commonwealth for CDL operators, who must have a valid Pennsylvania (PA) CDL Class A or B with no restrictions, and diesel and construction equipment mechanics, who must have a valid CDL and a PA Class 7 inspector mechanic certification. Both positions also require a current medical examiner certificate. 

On-the-spot applications, interviews, and driving skills testing will take place. Applicants need to bring their current CDL license.

Laptops and staff will be available to help interested participants navigate the new electronic application system. Human Resources staff will be on-hand to discuss benefit options and opportunities for permanent employment.

MEDIA CONTACT: Fritzi Schreffler, cell 717-418-5016

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