Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic

Full Job Description

The Tunnel Maintenance Division of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is seeking motivated individuals to fill the position of Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic. In this role, you will be responsible for a range of tasks, including analytical assessments, preventative maintenance, and repairs for a fleet of construction vehicles, trucks, and cars powered by gasoline or diesel engines. Your work will involve maintaining and repairing various systems, such as hydraulic, electric, heating, cooling, and both manual and automatic transmissions. Joining our team means becoming part of an organization that values its employees and recognizes their vital contributions to the community. Do not miss this opportunity to apply now and help us keep the essential equipment that supports our roadways and connects our neighborhoods in top condition!

Requirements

In this position, you will be responsible for repairing and overhauling various vehicles, including cars, trucks, and tractors, as well as performing maintenance on equipment like sweepers and front-end loaders.

Your tasks will include replacing parts such as shock absorbers, transmissions, and brakes, balancing wheels, checking alignment, and conducting minor body repairs.

Additionally, you will overhaul and test alternators and electrical components, ensuring everything is in working order.

You will also implement a preventative maintenance program for vehicles and equipment, which involves performing diagnostics, tune-ups, and tire changes.

Your role will require you to repair and adjust systems related to cooling, suspension, electrical, heating, and air conditioning, as well as maintaining fuel, brake, steering, and transmission systems.

Furthermore, you will be tasked with repairing or rebuilding construction and shop equipment.

As part of your duties, you will conduct official state inspections for safety and emissions on assigned vehicles, making necessary repairs to meet compliance standards.

This includes road testing vehicles, completing inspection stickers, and maintaining accurate State Inspection Records.

You will utilize diagnostic equipment to identify issues and determine the appropriate repair methods, tools, and parts needed.

Additionally, you will maintain motorized hand equipment, such as chain saws and compressors, and report any missing parts or broken equipment as needed.

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

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.
• Shifts may vary seasonally, due to weather conditions, and/or based upon 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 $55,492.00 (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:

• Successful completion of the commonwealth’s Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic Trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of journey level mechanic experience in the diagnosis and repair of automobiles, heavy trucks, or construction equipment, which includes one year of experience in the diagnosis and repair of diesel vehicles or equipment; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

• You must possess a valid Pennsylvania Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License with the Air Brake Restriction (L) and Manual Transmission (E) removed or equivalent.
• This position requires possession of a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations on the first day of employment.
• This position requires an active Pennsylvania Class 1, Class 4, or Class 7 Inspection Mechanic Certification on the first day of employment.
• This position will require employees to pass the Department of Transportation’s New Mechanic Training course during the probationary period.

Additional Requirements:

• 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.