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PennDOT Winter Dispatcher, 2025-2026

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PennDOT Winter Dispatcher, 2025-2026

Salary

$17.38 Hourly

Location

Multi-County, PA

Job Type

Various Types

Job Number

25-26 DOT Winter Dispatcher

Department

Department of Transportation

Opening Date

06/23/2025

Closing Date

3/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

Are you an efficient multi-tasker that loves a good challenge? Do you speak with confidence to convey important information? Drive your career forward with the Department of Transportation as a Winter Dispatcher!

Help keep people safe in their communities and on Pennsylvania's roads this winter!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Winter Dispatcher, you will answer emergency and non-emergency calls from the public and coordinate responses for the safety of the motoring public. You will perform various clerical functions throughout the season which may include filing, retrieving, storing and sorting of documents.

Opportunities are based on operational needs, so there may not be open positions for each job title in every county. To see counties where you might be interested in working, view PennDOT's District map (https://www.penndot.gov/RegionalOffices/Pages/default.aspx) .

Work Hours and Additional Information:

+ This position may require working rotating shifts, including evening/overnight shifts, and/or overtime, including weekends and holidays.

+ Salary: Winter Dispatchers earn $17.38 hourly.

+ This is a seasonal position lasting from September through April, but there are frequent

opportunities to obtain a permanent full-time position.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Qualification(not required):

+ Previous clerical or radio dispatching experience, including the utilization of electronic communications equipment and visual display equipment

Additional Requirement:

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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.

+ Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

+ Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) 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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [email protected] .

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

+ 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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See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator.

Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Which county do you prefer to work in?(Select only one.)

+ Adams

+ Allegheny

+ Armstrong

+ Beaver

+ Bedford

+ Berks

+ Blair

+ Bradford

+ Bucks

+ Butler

+ Cambria

+ Cameron

+ Carbon

+ Centre

+ Chester

+ Clarion

+ Clearfield

+ Clinton

+ Columbia

+ Crawford

+ Cumberland

+ Dauphin

+ Delaware

+ Elk

+ Erie

+ Fayette

+ Forest

+ Franklin

+ Fulton

+ Greene

+ Huntingdon

+ Indiana

+ Jefferson

+ Juniata

+ Lackawanna

+ Lancaster

+ Lawrence

+ Lebanon

+ Lehigh

+ Luzerne

+ Lycoming

+ McKean

+ Mercer

+ Mifflin

+ Monroe

+ Montgomery

+ Montour

+ Northampton

+ Northumberland

+ Perry

+ Philadelphia

+ Pike

+ Potter

+ Schuylkill

+ Snyder

+ Somerset

+ Sullivan

+ Susquehanna

+ Tioga

+ Union

+ Venango

+ Warren

+ Washington

+ Wayne

+ Westmoreland

+ Wyoming

+ York

02

Selectothercounties that you are willing to work in.(You may select more than one county.)

+ Adams

+ Allegheny

+ Armstrong

+ Beaver

+ Bedford

+ Berks

+ Blair

+ Bradford

+ Bucks

+ Butler

+ Cambria

+ Cameron

+ Carbon

+ Centre

+ Chester

+ Clarion

+ Clearfield

+ Clinton

+ Columbia

+ Crawford

+ Cumberland

+ Dauphin

+ Delaware

+ Elk

+ Erie

+ Fayette

+ Forest

+ Franklin

+ Fulton

+ Greene

+ Huntingdon

+ Indiana

+ Jefferson

+ Juniata

+ Lackawanna

+ Lancaster

+ Lawrence

+ Lebanon

+ Lehigh

+ Luzerne

+ Lycoming

+ McKean

+ Mercer

+ Mifflin

+ Monroe

+ Montgomery

+ Montour

+ Northampton

+ Northumberland

+ Perry

+ Philadelphia

+ Pike

+ Potter

+ Schuylkill

+ Snyder

+ Somerset

+ Sullivan

+ Susquehanna

+ Tioga

+ Union

+ Venango

+ Warren

+ Washington

+ Wayne

+ Westmoreland

+ Wyoming

+ York

03

Are you available and willing to work rotating shifts, including evening/overnight shifts, and/or overtime, including weekends and holidays?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Are you willing to work part-time or full-time hours? Please select all that apply.

+ A. Part-time

+ B. Full-time

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov