Automotive Mechanic

Full Job Description

Are you eager to showcase your mechanical expertise? If you are seeking a challenging yet fulfilling position, consider the Automotive Mechanic role with the Department of Transportation at the Bucks County Maintenance Organization. You will be part of a dedicated team responsible for the maintenance and repair of various hand tools, as well as a fleet of construction equipment and trucks powered by both gasoline and diesel engines, including manual and automatic transmissions. This position allows you to play a vital role in supporting Pennsylvania’s transportation network while enjoying a collaborative and engaging work atmosphere. If you have the skills to keep the Commonwealth's fleet in top shape, we are excited to hear from you!

Requirements

In this role, you will be tasked with performing maintenance and repair work on a variety of vehicles, equipment, and tools, primarily focusing on diesel machinery. Your responsibilities will include conducting oil changes, mechanical diagnostics, tune-ups, and tire replacements, while also addressing repairs for electrical, brake, and steering systems. You will be required to carry out state safety and emissions inspections on designated vehicles, ensuring they meet all necessary regulations and affixing the appropriate inspection stickers. For diesel equipment, your duties will involve changing oil, servicing filters, and replacing parts, as well as repairing electrical systems, cooling systems, and suspension components. Additionally, you will demonstrate repair techniques to fellow employees and assist with larger repair projects. Finally, you will keep detailed equipment records and provide emergency road service when needed.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Work hours are subject to change based on operational needs.
• 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 $48,841 (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.
  

Post-Employment Requirement:

• Possession of a CFC-12 Refrigerant Recycling Certificate and a 134A Refrigerant Recycling Certificate.
• Must supply own toolbox and basic tools.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.

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.

All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only.

Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.