Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic

As a Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic with the Department of Transportation, you will help keep essential vehicles and machinery running safely across Indiana County. This job provides stable hours and the opportunity to diagnose, repair, and maintain many types of equipment. You will apply your knowledge of engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems to solve problems and support daily maintenance operations. Step into a career where your skills make a real impact on the community.

This position focuses on maintaining and repairing diesel and gasoline-powered vehicles and equipment to support safe and efficient maintenance operations. It ensures equipment stays in proper working condition through inspections, diagnostics, and hands-on repairs. As a Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic, you will perform the following duties:

• Vehicle Repair: Repair and overhaul trucks, cars, and construction equipment including transmissions, brakes, and electrical systems
• Preventative Maintenance: Perform diagnostics, tune ups, and servicing on engines, cooling systems and fuel systems
• State Inspections: Complete official safety and emissions inspections and prepare required records
• Diagnostic Work: Use tools and equipment to identify mechanical problems and determine proper repair methods
• Safety Awareness: Maintain a clean work area, report injuries or accidents and follow safety procedures
• Environmental Compliance: Follow environmental guidelines and attend required environmental training

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.
• Travel, overtime, and shift work 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: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $56,607 (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.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of an active Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License on the first day of employment.
• This position requires employees to possess an active Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations on the first day of employment.
• This position requires an active Pennsylvania Class 1, Class 4, or Class 7 Inspection Mechanic Certification on the first day of employment.
• This position requires employees to pass the Department of Transportation’s New Mechanic Training course during the probationary period.
• This position requires possession of an active Tank Vehicle Endorsement (N) on the first day of employment.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.

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.