Automotive Mechanic

Full Job Description

Do you enjoy keeping automobiles in top performance shape? Are you ready to use your automotive knowledge and experience to maintain a fleet? The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), Transportation Division is seeking a skilled Automotive Mechanic.

If you want to support public safety by maintaining, inspecting, and repairing vehicles used by law enforcement, then this is the position for you. Apply today!

Requirements

As an Automotive Mechanic, you will perform the following job duties:

• annual state inspections for safety and emissions on state vehicles,

• inspection repairs to ensure compliance with state regulations, road tests, and completes inspection stickers and related records.

• preventative maintenance jobs on both gas & diesel units such as tune-ups, tires changes, transmission services, coolant flushes, air/fuel filters, and oil changes per manufacturer & PSP maintenance recommendations.

• advanced vehicle diagnosis on all vehicle components including but not limited to: Drivetrain, steering, suspension, brakes, computers, HVAC, fuel systems, emissions, etc.

• check for and performs PCM (computer), TCM, & Module updates as needed.

• prepare new vehicles for department use, and higher mileage vehicles for reassignment.

• prepares unserviceable vehicles for auction.

• repair and replacement of suspension components such as ball joints, control arms, idler arms, Pitman arms, wheel bearings, etc.

• repair and replacement of brake systems, disc brakes, drum brakes, calipers, cylinders, fittings, etc.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Free parking
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $40,685.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Four years of experience in the automotive mechanic trade; or
• Completion of an approved apprenticeship; or
• Any combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledges, skills, and abilities.

Special Requirements:

• You must be in possession of a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.
• You must be in possession of a valid Class 1 Inspection Mechanic certificate or equivalent that allows inspection for Class 1 vehicles.

Additional Requirement:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass criminal history and background investigations if you do not have a current Pennsylvania State Police background on file.
• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

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. §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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.