Transportation Automotive Equipment Specialist

As a Transportation Automotive Equipment Specialist with the Department of Transportation, you will play an important role in supporting vehicle maintenance and fleet operations. This position allows you to use your mechanical knowledge to improve safety and equipment performance. You will gain valuable experience while contributing to efficient and effective transportation services. Step into a role that offers purpose, skill building, and long-term opportunity.

This role focuses on supporting the district equipment program by guiding maintenance practices, reviewing fleet activities, and ensuring equipment is cared for properly. It involves technical oversight, coordination, and strong attention to detail across many equipment-related functions. As a Transportation Automotive Equipment Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• Maintenance Guidance: Provide direction and technical assistance to maintenance staff to ensure proper equipment care
• Quality Inspections: Participate in preventative maintenance reviews and assist with identifying trends and needed corrections
• Fleet Coordination: Manage pool vehicle maintenance scheduling and recommend repairs or replacements to maintain safe and efficient fleet operations
• Training Support: Assist with developing and coordinating training for mechanics and equipment operators
• Equipment Certification: Complete required courses to perform equipment certifications and serve as an instructor when needed
• Inventory Oversight: Assist with equipment, tool, and radio inventories and support ongoing reporting needs

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 may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, upon successful completion of probationary period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Hollidaysburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• 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:

• Three years of journey level experience in the maintenance and repair of gasoline and diesel powered heavy construction and maintenance equipment; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements: 

• This position requires possession of a valid Class A or B Pennsylvania Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker (N) endorsement with the Air Brake (L) and (E) restrictions removed.
• This position requires possession of a valid Class 4 or 7 Pennsylvania Inspection Mechanic Certification.
• This position requires one year of experience or training in the repair or maintenance of diesel engines.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• 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).
• 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.  

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. 
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.