PennDOT Now Hiring for Winter Maintenance Members News August 15, 2023 Tuesday, August 15 at 1:30 PM, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will hold a media event to promote employment opportunities within the district and open houses throughout District 4 on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation seeks hardworking individuals to work in the Winter Maintenance Program from September 2023 through April 2024! If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, team environment on a seasonal basis, or with the potential for promotion into a permanent position, this is the job for you. Click here to apply today. A career at PennDOT may qualify you for student loan forgiveness, please see below for additional information. If you have student loan debt, working for the Commonwealth gets you one step closer to loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). PSLF provides employees who work in public service some relief on their student loans. Working for the Commonwealth is considered public service under PSLF. Through PSLF, borrowers with Federal Direct Loans making payments in certain repayment plans can have the balance of the student loans forgiven after making 120 qualifying payments. Watch this video to see how you can make a difference in the Winter Maintenance Program! Starting hourly rates for 2023/2024 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) WHAT: PennDOT hosts a media event to promote employment opportunities WHEN: TODAY, Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 1:30 PM WHERE: PennDOT District 4, 55 Keystone Industrial Park Road, Dunmore, PA 18512