Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic

Full Job Description

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Lancaster County Maintenance Organization is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanics.

This role offers a meaningful opportunity to support the maintenance of the county’s highways and bridges, helping ensure safe and efficient travel for all who rely on our roadways.

We foster a collaborative, supportive work environment where teamwork, problem-solving, and innovation are valued every day.

If you take pride in your repair and maintenance skills and have a genuine passion for keeping essential equipment operating at its best, we encourage you to consider this opportunity.

By joining our team, you will become part of a mission-driven organization that values its employees and recognizes the vital role they play in serving the community.

Make a positive impact on Lancaster County—apply today to help maintain the equipment that keeps our roadways strong and our communities connected.

Requirements

As a skilled and certified mechanic with experience in both automotive systems and heavy equipment, you will be responsible for performing analytical assessments, preventive maintenance, and a wide range of repair tasks on construction machinery, trucks, cars, and hand tools.

This role requires working with both gasoline and diesel engines, with a strong focus on ensuring equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably.

Prompt reporting of any equipment incidents or damage is essential.

Success in this position requires the ability to identify appropriate repair procedures for heavy machinery and make precise mechanical adjustments to achieve optimal performance.

Maintaining a safe work environment for yourself, your coworkers, and equipment operators is a critical component of this role.

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.
• Some travel, overtime, and shift work may be 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: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• 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:

• Must possess an active Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• This position requires possession of an active Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations on the first day of employment.
• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class 7 Inspection Mechanic Certification on the first day or employment.
• This position requires the employee to obtain a tanker endorsement within the probationary period.
• Employees may be required to obtain and maintain CDL endorsements and certifications necessary to operate specific pieces of equipment.

Additional Requirements:

• 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.