Automotive Mechanic

The Department of Transportation is actively seeking a talented Automotive Mechanic to become a vital part of their team. In this position, you will take on the essential responsibility of performing various preventive maintenance and repair duties on hand tools, alongside a wide array of construction equipment and trucks powered by both gasoline and diesel engines, which include both manual and automatic transmission systems.

Seize this chance to elevate your career by submitting your application today and demonstrating your skills and knowledge in this dynamic field!

In this role, you will be responsible for executing skilled maintenance and repair tasks on a diverse range of vehicles, including cars, trucks, and tractors, as well as various types of construction machinery such as rollers, sweepers, and mixers, along with powered hand tools. Your duties will encompass repairs on diesel equipment, excluding diagnostics, parts rebuilding, and the repair of air brake systems and diesel engine fuel injection systems, including injectors and pumps. You will also implement a preventive maintenance program for vehicles, equipment, and components, which involves performing oil changes, conducting automotive mechanical diagnostics, executing tune-ups, changing tires, and repairing or replacing engine sub-assemblies. Additionally, you will handle cooling system repairs and adjustments, as well as work on suspension, electrical, heating and air conditioning, fuel, brake, steering, and driveline systems. Field adjustments will be necessary to ensure safe operation and reduce wear on equipment. You will carry out minor repairs and preventive maintenance tasks, which include cleaning and servicing equipment. Furthermore, you will demonstrate repair techniques on assigned equipment to fellow employees and assist other Diesel Mechanics with major repairs. Maintaining accurate equipment records will also be part of your responsibilities. In addition, you will provide emergency road service and may occasionally perform maintenance and repairs in field environments at County Stockpiles.

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 30-minute lunch.
• Work hours may vary in response to seasonal demands and the necessities of operations.
• 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:

• Four years of experience in the automotive mechanic trade; or completion of an approved apprenticeship; or
• Any combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledges, skills, and abilities.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires employees to hold a current and valid Pennsylvania Class C driver's license.
• This position requires possession of a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Class 1 Certified Inspection Mechanic.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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).
• 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.

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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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.