Automotive Mechanic

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Grand View Heights (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is seeking an Automotive Mechanic to help keep Pennsylvania moving by maintaining and repairing vehicles and equipment across the Commonwealth. The role involves diagnostics, safety inspections, and hands-on mechanical service to ensure safe travel on state roads.

Four years of experience in automotive mechanics or an approved apprenticeship is required, along with a valid PA driver's license and state inspection certificates.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Vehicle Repair: Diagnose mechanical issues and repair engines, brakes, electrical systems, and other components
• Preventative Maintenance: Carry out routine service tasks to keep equipment in safe and reliable condition
• State Inspections: Conduct required safety and emissions inspections and complete all related documentation
• Equipment Overhaul: Rebuild or replace parts and systems on vehicles, tools, and construction equipment
• Safety Practices: Follow safety procedures, identify hazards, and maintain a clean and organized work area
• Team Support: Assist coworkers by demonstrating repair methods and helping with major repair projects

Skills

Automotive repair

Diagnostics

Safety inspections

Electrical systems

Job description

Do you want to use your mechanical skills to help keep Pennsylvania moving safely every day? Step into a hands-on career as an Automotive Mechanic with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). This role allows you to play a key part in keeping vehicles and equipment safe and ready for the road. You will work with many types of engines and systems while building valuable mechanical skills. Apply today to join a team that relies on your expertise to support safe travel across the state!

This position focuses on maintaining and repairing vehicles and equipment that support transportation operations across the state. The work includes diagnostics, safety inspections, and repairs on many mechanical systems. As an Automotive Mechanic, you will perform the following duties:

• Vehicle Repair: Diagnose mechanical issues and repair engines, brakes, electrical systems, and other components
• Preventative Maintenance: Carry out routine service tasks to keep equipment in safe and reliable condition
• State Inspections: Conduct required safety and emissions inspections and complete all related documentation
• Equipment Overhaul: Rebuild or replace parts and systems on vehicles, tools, and construction equipment
• Safety Practices: Follow safety procedures, identify hazards, and maintain a clean and organized work area
• Team Support: Assist coworkers by demonstrating repair methods and helping with major repair projects

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.
• 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 $49,819.00 (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

• 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.

Special Requirement

• This position requires possession of a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.
• This position requires possession of a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Class 7 Certified Inspection Mechanic certificate.
• This position requires possession of a CFC-12 Refrigerant Recycling Certificate and a 134A Refrigerant Recycling Certificate (can obtain after start date).

Additional Requirements

• Must supply your own toolbox and basic tools.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.