Job Description

THE POSITION

The Department of Agriculture, PA Farm Show & Expo Center, is seeking experienced and dependable individuals to join our team as an Equipment Operator A. As part of our staff, you will assist in the operation and maintenance of the 24-acre building in Harrisburg, the one-of-a-kind Pennsylvania Farm Show. If you have experience operating forklifts, sweepers & scrubbers, farm tractors, skid steers, and stake body trucks - apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Duties of a Farm Show Equipment Operator A rely on the safe and efficient operation of equipment in response to the demands of the event schedule. This position operates forklifts to set-up and tear down horse stalls as well as load and unload trucks; operates tractors to till and level arenas, push manure from buildings and snow from parking areas; operates sweepers/scrubbers to clean floors; operates trucks for any and all purposes to maintain facilities and clean up after events; operates high lifts to paint or perform maintenance; and operates power weed trimmer and lawn mower to complete grounds keeping tasks.

Equipment Operators assist with labor-type activities such as painting buildings or equipment; sweeping floors; cleaning livestock stalls, arena seating, restrooms; trash collection, grounds keeping, and using hand tools or power tools to complete work assignments. This position must be able to work as part of a team and be familiar with the needs of events in order to provide for general set up assistance to the Farm Show staff.

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Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Temporary Part-time employment.
• Shifts available:

• Thursday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm
• Saturday-Sunday, 7:00am-3:30pm
• Saturday-Sunday, 2:30pm-11:00pm

• 30-minute lunch
• This position is considered essential and as such is required to report to working during emergencies and office closings.
• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Six months experience in the operation and maintenance of large vans, buses and single-chassis trucks with a gross vehicle weight of 10,001 pounds or more; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Necessary Special Requirement:

• This position requires possession of a valid Class C Pennsylvania driver\'s license.

Additional Requirement:

• 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.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. \xc2\xa77103) 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

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• 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.

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