DUNMORE, Pa. — Before we know it, the plows will once again be out on the roads across northeastern and central Pennsylvania.
PennDOT officials in Dunmore are skipping right through the dog days of summer and shifting their focus to the winter months ahead.
Jonathan Eboli is the Assistant District Executive of Maintenance, PennDOT Engineering District 4.
“It may seem premature to talk about winter in August, but we have an immediate need for many vacant positions vital to our winter positions,” added Eboli.
It’s no easy feat to spread more than 100,000 tons of salt and nearly two million gallons of brine out on the road each winter. The extensive operations are why PennDOT is looking to fill more than 100 different positions, from mechanics to those behind the wheel of a plow.
“We are hiring operators on a seasonal basis, with the potential of a promotion into a full-time position. We're also hiring full-time operator trainees with benefits,” said Eboli.
He added PennDOT expects a large number of retirements over the next several years, leaving a large number of vacant full-time positions.
Starting hourly rates for 2023/2024 positions are:
- · Transportation Equipment/CDL Operator ($21.00)
- · Diesel & Construction Equipment Mechanic ($25.91)
- · Auto Mechanic ($22.80)
- · Semi-skilled laborer ($16.86)
- · Tradesman Helper ($16.86)
- · Welder ($18.99)
- · Radio Dispatcher ($15.88)
- · Custodial Worker ($16.48)
- · Stock Clerk ($15.88)
The open houses will take place across six different counties on Wednesday, August 16, from 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. at the locations listed below:
PennDOT District 4
55 Keystone Industrial Park Road,
Dunmore, PA 18512
Lackawanna County
1034 Morgan Highway
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
Luzerne County
381 S. Main St.
Ashley, PA 18706
Pike County
291 Route 739
Hawley, PA 18428
Susquehanna County
18786 Route 706
Montrose, PA 18801
Wayne County
984 Texas Palmyra Highway
Honesdale, PA 18431
Wyoming County
1 Franklin Avenue
Tunkhannock, PA 18657
Making sure the 4,000 miles of road across the area are clear and ready to go as soon as the first flakes fall this winter. Interested candidates unable to attend can apply online or call 570.963.4730 for assistance.