Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic

Overview

Join the Department of Transportation as a Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic and help keep essential vehicles and equipment in top shape. This role gives you the chance to use your mechanical skills while supporting safe travel throughout Jefferson County. Every day brings new challenges that let you grow your abilities and make a real impact. Step into a role where your work helps keep Pennsylvania moving forward.

• Perform repairs and overhauls on vehicles, construction machinery, and related components.
• Carry out scheduled maintenance, diagnostics, and adjustments to keep equipment operating safely.
• Conduct official safety and emissions inspections and complete all required documentation.
• Use diagnostic tools to find equipment issues and determine proper repair methods.
• Maintain a clean work area and follow procedures that reduce hazards and prevent injuries.
• Make minor adjustments and demonstrate repair techniques to assist other staff members.

• Full‑time employment.
• Work hours:
  
  7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday‑Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch.
• Travel, overtime, and shift work required. Hours may change based on seasonal requirements.
• Telework not available.
• Starting annual salary of $55,492 (before taxes) for new Commonwealth employees.

• Successful completion of the Commonwealth’s Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic Trainee program; or
• Two years of journey‑level mechanic experience in diagnosing and repairing automobiles, heavy trucks, or construction equipment, including one year involving diesel vehicles; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• Active Pennsylvania Class B Commercial Driver's License with Air Brake and Manual Transmission restrictions removed, or equivalent.
• Active Medical Examiner’s Certificate as per Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations on the first day of employment.
• Pass the Department of Transportation’s New Mechanic Training course during the probationary period.
• Active Pennsylvania Class 1, Class 4, or Class 7 Inspection Mechanic Certification during probation.
• Active Tank Vehicle Endorsement (N) on the first day of employment.

• Employees may need to obtain and maintain CDL endorsements and certifications for specific equipment.
• Subject to Drug and Alcohol testing under Federal Regulations.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for 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 for individuals with hearing or speech disabilities.

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.