Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic

The Position

The Department of Transportation's Tunnel Maintenance Division is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team as Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanics. In this role, you will perform a variety of duties, including diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and repairs on a fleet of construction equipment, trucks, and cars. By joining our team, you'll become part of an organization that values its workforce and recognizes the essential role it plays in supporting our community.

Don't miss this chance to apply and help keep the equipment that maintains our roadways and connects our neighborhoods running at its best!

In this position, you will focus on maintaining and repairing a wide range of vehicles and equipment used in transportation operations. The role supports safe, reliable performance of essential machinery through skilled mechanical work. As a Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic, you will perform the following duties:

• Vehicle Repairs: Repair and overhaul cars, trucks, tractors, and construction equipment
• Preventative Maintenance: Carry out scheduled maintenance, diagnostics, tune ups, and system adjustments
• State Inspections: Complete required safety and emissions inspections and perform repairs for compliance
• Equipment Diagnostics: Identify mechanical problems using diagnostic tools and determine proper repair methods
• Safety Practices: Maintain a clean work area, follow safety procedures, and report hazards promptly
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate equipment records and report missing or damaged parts

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, or based on 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 $56,607 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

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:

• This position requires possession of an active Pennsylvania Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with the Air Brake Restriction (L) and Manual Transmission Restriction (E) removed, or equivalent.
• This position requires an active Pennsylvania Class 1, Class 4, or Class 7 Inspection Mechanic Certification on the first day of employment.
• This position requires possession of an active Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations on the first day of employment.
• This position requires 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…