Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic Trainee

Full Job Description

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is seeking a Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic Trainee to join the Lycoming County Maintenance Organization.

In this entry-level role, you will work under the guidance of experienced supervisors, managers, and technicians while participating in a structured, hands-on training program.

Throughout the program, you will learn and perform a full range of diagnostic, preventative maintenance, and repair duties on construction equipment, trucks, and automobiles powered by gasoline or diesel engines.

This is an excellent opportunity to build your mechanical skills, gain valuable experience, and grow into a fully qualified mechanic. Apply now and start your career with PennDOT.

Requirements

In this role, you will take part in hands-on training that builds your skills in equipment repair, preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and state inspection procedures.

Working alongside experienced staff, you will assist with repairs on a wide range of vehicles and heavy equipment, learn to identify mechanical issues, and help maintain both fleet equipment and motorized hand tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with repairing and overhauling cars, trucks, tractors, and heavy equipment.
• Learn to maintain and repair equipment such as sweepers, mixers, and front-end loaders.
• Support preventative maintenance, diagnostics, tune-ups, and tire services.
• Help repair and adjust cooling, suspension, electrical, heating, and air-conditioning systems.
• Participate in state safety and emissions inspections and complete required documentation.
• Use diagnostic tools to help identify equipment problems and determine repair needs.
• Learn to maintain motorized hand equipment such as chain saws, compressors, jackhammers, and mowers.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM or 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Travel, overtime, and shift work required. Work hours subject to change based on seasonal requirements and 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 $47,844.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

• Employees may be required to obtain and maintain CDL endorsements and certifications necessary to operate specific pieces of equipment.
• This position requires operation of vehicles or equipment with a manual transmission within the six-month probationary period.
• You must possess a basic set of tools.
• This position is subject to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with Federal Regulations.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.