Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic

The Tunnel Maintenance Division of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is seeking motivated individuals to join our team as Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanics. In this role, you will perform analytical diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and repairs on a diverse fleet of construction equipment, trucks, and vehicles powered by gasoline and diesel engines. Your work will include maintaining and repairing hydraulic, electrical, heating, cooling, and transmission systems-both manual and automatic.

Joining our team means becoming part of an organization that values its employees and recognizes the essential role they play in supporting Pennsylvania's transportation network. Don't miss this opportunity to build a stable, rewarding career while helping keep the equipment that maintains our roadways and connects our communities in top condition. Apply today.

In this position, you will perform repairs and overhauls on a wide range of vehicles-including cars, trucks, and tractors-as well as maintain equipment such as sweepers and front-end loaders. Your work will involve replacing components like shock absorbers, transmissions, and brakes; balancing wheels; checking alignment; and completing minor body repairs. You will also overhaul and test alternators and other electrical components to ensure proper operation.

You will implement a comprehensive preventative maintenance program for vehicles and equipment, performing diagnostics, tune-ups, tire changes, and system adjustments. This includes repairing and maintaining cooling, suspension, electrical, heating, and air-conditioning systems, as well as fuel, brake, steering, and transmission systems. In addition, you will repair or rebuild construction and shop equipment as needed.

As part of your responsibilities, you will conduct official state safety and emissions inspections on assigned vehicles, making any necessary repairs to ensure compliance. This includes road-testing vehicles, completing inspection stickers, and maintaining accurate State Inspection Records. You will use diagnostic tools to identify issues and determine the appropriate repair methods, tools, and parts required. You will also maintain motorized hand equipment-such as chain saws and compressors-and report missing parts or damaged equipment when necessary.

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 conditions, and/or 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 $55,492.00 (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.

• 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 possession of a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations on the first day of employment.
• All positions require possession of an active Pennsylvania Class 1, Class 4, or Class 7 Inspection Mechanic Certification during the probationary period.
• 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. 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.