Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic

As a Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), you can take pride in knowing your work keeps Pennsylvania moving. This position offers a rewarding chance to play a crucial role in the upkeep of a variety of Lancaster County's vehicles and equipment. We prioritize a collaborative and supportive workplace where innovation and teamwork are encouraged. If you are dedicated to your repair and maintenance skills and have a genuine passion for keeping equipment running smoothly, we invite you to consider this opportunity. Apply today to help maintain the essential equipment that supports our roadways and connects our communities!

This position focuses on maintaining and repairing a wide range of vehicles and construction equipment to keep operations safe and reliable. Through your work, you will support transportation services that communities depend on each day. As a Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic, you will perform the following duties:

• Equipment Repair: Perform repairs and replacements on engines, transmissions, brakes, electrical parts, and other essential components
• Preventative Care: Carry out scheduled maintenance, tune ups, diagnostics, and adjustments on vehicles and equipment
• State Inspections: Conduct official safety and emissions inspections and complete all related paperwork
• Diagnostic Work: Identify mechanical issues using tools and testing equipment and determine correct repair methods
• Safety Practices: Maintain a clean work area, follow safety procedures, and report hazards, injuries, or equipment damage
• Field Support: Make routine adjustments, demonstrate repair techniques to others, and assist with major equipment repairs

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 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Work hours are subject to change based on seasonal requirements and operational needs. Travel, overtime, and shift work may be required.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Successful completion of the commonwealth's Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic Trainee program; 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.
• 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 7 Inspection Mechanic Certification on the first day of employment.
• This position requires possession of an active Tank Vehicle Endorsement (N) within the probationary period.

Additional Requirements:

• Employees may be required to obtain and maintain CDL endorsements and certifications necessary to operate specific pieces of equipment.
  
• 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.