Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic

About the role

Take your mechanical skills to the next level as a Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)! This position gives you the chance to work on a wide range of vehicles and equipment used in transportation operations. You will help ensure that vital machinery is reliable, safe, and ready for daily use. Apply today to become part of a team that plays a key role in keeping the Commonwealth moving!

This position is responsible for repairing, maintaining, and inspecting diesel- and gasoline-powered vehicles and equipment. It supports safe and efficient operations by ensuring equipment is serviced properly and kept in good working order. As a Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic, you will perform the following duties:

• Vehicle Repair: Repair and overhaul cars, trucks, tractors, and construction equipment including brakes, clutches, and electrical components
• Preventative Maintenance: Perform tune-ups, diagnostics, tire changes, and adjustments to cooling, fuel, suspension, and heating systems
• State Inspections: Conduct official safety and emissions inspections, make necessary repairs, and complete required paperwork
• Equipment Diagnostics: Use diagnostic tools to identify mechanical problems and determine appropriate repair methods
• Work Area Safety: Maintain a clean and safe workspace and follow procedures to prevent injuries and equipment damage
• Operational Support: Make field adjustments, demonstrate repair techniques, assist other mechanics, and maintain equipment records

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, and based upon 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 $56,607.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

• Successful completion of the commonwealth’s Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic Trainee (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) program; 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 Class B Commercial Driver's License with the Air Brake Restriction (L) 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 local government jobs.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

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

Additional information

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.