Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic

The Department of Transportation is offering a great opportunity for individuals eager to showcase their excellent mechanical skills as a Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic. This role lets you work with a wide variety of equipment that keeps Cumberland County moving. Your mechanical talent will help keep critical vehicles and machinery in top condition. Step into a role where your expertise supports essential transportation operations.

This position supports the upkeep and repair of construction equipment, trucks and automobiles within the Cumberland County Maintenance Organization. The work focuses on diagnostics, repairs, and preventative maintenance to ensure safe and reliable operation. As a Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic, you will perform the following duties:

• Vehicle Repairs: Repair and overhaul cars, trucks, tractors, and construction equipment
• Preventative Maintenance: Carry out scheduled maintenance, diagnostics and tune-ups
• System Servicing: Maintain hydraulic, electrical, heating, cooling, and exhaust systems
• Safety Inspections: Perform official state safety and emissions inspections and complete required paperwork
• Equipment Care: Repair and maintain motorized hand tools and report missing or damaged parts
• Work Area Safety: Follow safety procedures, identify hazards, and maintain a clean work environment

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.
• Some travel, overtime, and shift work may be required. Work hours subject to change based on seasonal requirements and operational needs.
• 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.

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:

• This position requires possession of an active Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License at time of application.
• This position requires possession of an active Tank Vehicle Endorsement (N) during the probationary period.
• This position requires employee to obtain an active Pennsylvania Class 7  Inspection Mechanic Certification during the probationary period.

Additional Requirements: 

• This position requires possession of an active Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations at time of application.
• This position requires an active Pennsylvania Class 1 or 4 Inspection Mechanic Certification at time of application.
• 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.