Automotive Mechanic; 1st Shift; Selinsgrove Center

Do you want a hands‑on role where your mechanical abilities make a real difference as an Automotive Mechanic with the Department of Human Services? This position lets you work on a wide range of vehicles and equipment that keep operations moving at Selinsgrove Center. You will support safety and readiness through skilled repairs and careful inspections. Choose a job where your expertise is essential every day.

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This position focuses on maintaining, repairing, and inspecting vehicles and equipment to support safe and reliable operations. It plays an important role in meeting transportation and maintenance needs across the Center. As an Automotive Mechanic, you will perform the following duties:

• Mechanical Repair: Diagnose issues and repair engines, brakes, steering systems, electrical components, and other vehicle parts
• Equipment Service: Perform maintenance and overhaul work on cars, trucks, tractors, sweepers, mixers, and similar equipment
• Preventive Work: Complete tune ups, tire changes, lubrication, filter services, and system adjustments following maintenance schedules
• Safety Inspection: Conduct official state safety inspections, prepare documentation, and make repairs needed to meet standards
• Road Testing: Test vehicles after repair to confirm safe and proper operation
• Inventory Control: Order tools, supplies, and parts while keeping inventory levels sufficient for daily repair needs

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

• Full‑time employment, 37.5 hours per day
• Work hours are 1st shift (7:30 AM to 3:30 PM), Monday - Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch.
• Overtime and travel:
  As needed
• 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.

• 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.

• This position requires a Commercial Driver's License Class B or higher with Passenger and Airbrake Endorsement.
• You must be in possession of a valid
  
  Class 7 Pennsylvania Certified Inspection Mechanic certificate or equivalent that allows inspection for Class 7 vehicles.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

• 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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