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PennDOT Announces Job Fairs Throughout Northwest Region

08/22/2024

​The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will host a series of job fairs throughout the District 1 northwest region beginning later this month.

PennDOT is looking to fill a variety of roadway maintenance positions in various counties throughout the region, including transportation equipment operators, diesel and construction equipment mechanics, tradesmen helpers, and radio dispatchers. Additional positions are available in the design and construction fields.

Applicants can see the current available positions by going online to www.employment.pa.gov and send questions to statejobs@pa.gov.

Those interested in a career with PennDOT are encouraged to attend one of the events to learn about the various opportunities available. District employees and human resources representatives will be on hand to answer questions regarding employment and assist attendees with the application process.

In some cases, on-the-spot interviews will be conducted, and conditional job offers may be extended. Applicants should take an updated copy of their resume or employment history and two forms of ID.

Open house job fairs will be held from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM on the following dates:

  • August 28 – Venango County Maintenance Facility, 1460 Pittsburgh Road, Franklin, PA, 16323;
  • September 4 – Mercer County Maintenance Facility, 215 Maple Street, Mercer, PA, 16137;
  • September 9 – Warren County Maintenance Facility, 20745 Route 6, Warren, 16365; and
  • September 11 – Crawford County Maintenance Facility, 18492 Smock Highway, Meadville, PA, 16335.

The job fairs are open to persons with disabilities. Any person requiring special accommodations are requested to contact the PennDOT District 1 office at 814-678-7114 at least a week prior to the event to ensure reasonable accommodations can be provided.  

Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Crawford, Erie, Forest, Mercer, Venango, and Warren counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District1.

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MEDIA CONTACT: Jill Harry, 814-678-5035 or jharry@pa.gov