PennDOT looking for snowplow drivers, other winter maintenance positions at hiring event

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- We're nearing the end of August and that means cooler weather is just around the corner.

PennDOT is preparing now before the return of frigid temperatures, snow and ice.

It is holding a hiring event Wednesday in Allegheny County for various open maintenance positions within the transportation department.

Under its job listings, PennDOT is looking for winter equipment operators in multiple counties. Those hired will drive snowplows and perform other snow removal duties.

PennDOT is also looking for winter dispatchers, winter mechanics to care for the snow removal equipment, other various winter trades positions and more.

PennDOT said it takes about 65 drivers to be fully staffed. But right now, it is down to 19 drivers in both Allegheny and Beaver counties. That means nine to 10 routes could be impacted, leaving the drivers PennDOT does have doubling up and taking longer to get to all the roads.

PennDOT's job fair is set for Wednesday, Aug. 24, from noon to 6 p.m. at the Aspinwall Maintenance Building on Fox Chapel Road.

Anyone interested in applying for a job should be two forms of identification, PennDOT said.

For more information, visit this link.

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