Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic

The Department of Transportation is looking for a dedicated Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic eager to make a difference daily. In this job, you will help ensure that essential equipment is ready for use in all types of conditions. Your work will support safe travel and dependable public services across the region. Bring your mechanical abilities to a team that takes pride in its mission.

This position focuses on maintaining and repairing a wide range of vehicles, construction equipment, and powered tools to support safe and efficient operations. You will play an important role in keeping essential machinery in proper working condition for daily and emergency use. As a Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic, you will perform the following duties:

• Equipment Repairs: Carry out skilled repairs on cars, trucks, tractors, construction machinery, and powered hand tools
• Preventive Maintenance: Conduct routine servicing such as oil changes, diagnostics, tune ups, and part replacements across multiple vehicle systems
• Safety Inspections: Complete official safety and emissions inspections, verify repair compliance, and document inspection results
• Field Service: Provide emergency road service and perform maintenance in field environments when needed
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate equipment records and complete automotive reports and related documentation
• Safety Practices: Follow required safety procedures, report hazards, and support safe work environments for yourself and others

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
• Work schedule is subject to change based on weather/season
• 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.

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.

• This position requires possession of an active Pennsylvania Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with the Air Brake Restriction (L) removed. 
• This position requires possession of an active Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 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.

Additional Requirements:

• Employees may be required to obtain and maintain CDL endorsements and certifications necessary to operate specific pieces of equipment.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements: 

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information. 
• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and drug screening.

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.