Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic

About the role

Fuel your future with a career that makes a real difference! As a Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic with the Department of Transportation, you help keep essential equipment in top condition so road crews can do their jobs safely. This role offers steady work, valuable training, and daily opportunities to solve mechanical challenges. It is a great fit for someone who wants a reliable career with purpose.

This position centers on repairing, inspecting, and maintaining a wide range of diesel and construction equipment to support safe and reliable operations. As a Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic, you will perform the following duties:

• Equipment Repair: Repair vehicles and equipment including engines, transmissions, electrical systems, and hydraulic components
• Preventive Maintenance: Carry out scheduled service tasks and diagnose mechanical issues to keep equipment in safe working order
• State Inspections: Complete official safety and emissions inspections and prepare all required documentation
• Diagnostic Work: Identify mechanical problems using tools and testing procedures to determine proper repair methods
• Safety Practices: Maintain a safe work area, follow protective measures, and report injuries or hazards promptly
• Environmental Compliance: Follow environmental guidelines and meet training requirements for safe maintenance operations

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.
• 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 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

• You must possess a valid Pennsylvania Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License.
• This position requires employees to possess a valid Pennsylvania Class 7 Inspection Mechanic Certification on the first day of employment.
• This position requires possession of an active Tank Vehicle Endorsement (N) during the probationary period.

Additional Requirement

• This position requires possession of an Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements

• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.

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.