Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Adams County Maintenance Organization, is seeking skilled and motivated individuals to serve as Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanics. This role is essential to maintaining the county's highways and bridges, ensuring safe and reliable travel for the community.

We offer a supportive, team-focused environment that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. If you have experience in equipment repair and maintenance and are committed to keeping critical machinery operating efficiently, we encourage you to apply.

Join our mission-driven team and make a meaningful impact on Adams County by helping maintain the equipment that keeps our roadways open and our communities connected.

In this role, you will perform diagnostic work, preventative maintenance, and mechanical repairs on a wide range of equipment, including construction machinery, trucks, and gasoline or diesel-powered vehicles. You will service multiple system types, complete state inspections, maintain accurate work records, and ensure that all equipment remains safe, reliable, and ready for operation. A strong commitment to safety, attention to detail, and the ability to determine proper repair procedures for heavy equipment are essential for success in this position.

• Perform diagnostic evaluations and mechanical repairs on construction equipment, trucks, and gasoline or diesel-powered vehicles.
• Complete preventative maintenance to ensure safe and efficient equipment operation.
• Service hydraulic, electrical, heating, cooling, and exhaust systems, as well as manual and automatic transmissions.
• Conduct state vehicle inspections for all applicable equipment.
• Accurately complete work orders and record time spent on each task.
• Report equipment damage or incidents promptly to maintain operational integrity.
• Identify correct repair procedures for heavy machinery and perform necessary mechanical adjustments.
• Maintain a safe working environment for yourself, coworkers, and equipment operators.

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. Work hours are subject to change based upon seasonal requirements and operational needs.
• Some travel, overtime, and shift work may be required.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• 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.

• Must possess an active Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• This position requires possession of an active Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations on the first day of employment.
• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class 7 Inspection Mechanic Certification on the first day or employment.
• This position requires the employee to obtain a tanker endorsement within the probationary period.
• Employees may be required to obtain and maintain CDL endorsements and certifications necessary to operate specific pieces of equipment.

Additional Requirements:

• This position is subject to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with Federal Regulations.
• 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. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 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.

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.