Automotive Mechanic

Are you ready to work with advanced technology found only in public safety vehicles? The Automotive Mechanic position with the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) offers an exciting chance to work on specialized fleet systems that go beyond traditional mechanical repair. This role focuses on communication devices, vehicle wiring, emergency lighting systems, and other high-tech components unique to law enforcement vehicles. Join the Pennsylvania State Police and build a career that values technical skill, teamwork, and service!

This position performs specialized diagnostics, upfitting, and maintenance on Pennsylvania State Police fleet vehicles, including communication systems, wiring, and advanced electronic components. As an Automotive Mechanic, you will perform the following duties:

• Vehicle Upfitting: Install specialized equipment such as cages, lighting, wiring, racks, and brackets for PSP fleet vehicles
• Fleet Technology Work: Support radios, emergency lighting systems, sirens, mobile terminals, video units, radar, and related hardware and software
• Wiring Interpretation: Read, trace, install, and interpret color-coded wiring and complex schematics
• Advanced Diagnostics: Perform detailed testing of drivetrain, suspension, brakes, HVAC, fuel systems, emissions, and vehicle computers
• Safety Inspections: Complete state safety and emissions inspections and make required repairs for compliance
• Mechanical Repairs: Repair and replace steering, brakes, electrical systems, cooling systems, and major engine components

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• 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 $41,506.00 (before taxes). 
• FREE parking!
• 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.

• This position requires possession of a current and valid Pennsylvania Class C driver’s license.
• This position requires possession of a valid Class 1 Inspection Mechanic certificate or equivalent that allows inspection for Class 1 vehicles.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements. 

• 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.