Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic Trainee

THE POSITION

As a Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic Trainee with the Department of Transportation, you will begin a hands-on career that teaches essential skills for maintaining and repairing heavy equipment. This role offers structured training, steady hours, and meaningful work that supports Indiana County road operations. You will learn from experienced mechanics while gaining confidence with tools, diagnostics, and repair techniques. Step into a training program that helps you grow into a skilled and reliable mechanic.

As a Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic Trainee with the Department of Transportation, you will begin a hands-on career that teaches essential skills for maintaining and repairing heavy equipment. This role offers structured training, steady hours, and meaningful work that supports Indiana County road operations. You will learn from experienced mechanics while gaining confidence with tools, diagnostics, and repair techniques. Step into a training program that helps you grow into a skilled and reliable mechanic.

This trainee position provides structured, progressive training to help you learn how to maintain and repair diesel and gasoline-powered vehicles and equipment. It prepares you for safe and accurate work that supports daily maintenance operations across Indiana County. As a Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic Trainee, you will perform the following duties:

• Equipment Repair:
  Assist in repairing cars, trucks, and heavy equipment including transmissions, brakes, and electrical parts
• Preventative Maintenance:
  Participate in diagnostics, tune ups and routine servicing on engines and mechanical systems
• Inspection Support:
  Help complete safety and emissions inspections and prepare related documentation
• Diagnostic Training:
  Use diagnostic tools to identify mechanical problems and learn proper repair methods
• Safety Practices:
  Maintain a safe work area, follow procedures, and report injuries or incidents immediately
• Environmental Duties:
  Follow environmental guidelines and support required environmental training

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 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 $48,802 (before taxes).
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• Two years as a Tradesman Helper ( Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration ) working in the automotive field; or
• Graduation from a post-high school diesel technology curriculum of an accredited trade or technical school; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• This position requires employees to possess an active Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s Permit or License on the first day of employment.
• This position requires employees to possess an active Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations on the first day of employment.
• All positions will require employees to obtain a valid Pennsylvania Class 1, 4, or 7 Inspection Mechanic Certification during the probationary period.
• This position will require employees to pass the Department of Transportation’s New Mechanic Training course during the probationary period.
• This position requires possession of an active Tank Vehicle Endorsement (N) on the first day of employment.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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).

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.

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