Automotive Mechanic

MedStar Health; Montrose (Susquehanna County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking an experienced Automotive Mechanic for the Susquehanna County Maintenance Organization to maintain and repair various vehicles and equipment. This full-time position involves a range of mechanical skills and preventive maintenance responsibilities, with specific qualifications required. Join a dedicated team aiming to ensure operational excellence in their Department of Transportation career!

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in the automotive mechanic trade or completion of an approved apprenticeship.
• Possession of a Pennsylvania Class C driver's license.
• Certification as Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Class 1 Certified Inspection Mechanic.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled maintenance and repair on diverse vehicles, including trucks and construction equipment.
• Implement a preventive maintenance program for vehicles and equipment.
• Address various repair functions, including brakes, electrical systems, and cooling systems.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Preventive maintenance

Repair functions

Education

Completion of an approved apprenticeship

Tools

Basic tools

Job description

THE POSITION

Are you eager to take the next step in your career where you have the ability to showcase your mechanical skills? The Susquehanna County Maintenance Organization is on the lookout for an experienced Automotive Mechanic to maintain equipment in excellent condition. This position gives you the opportunity to utilize your unique skill set to perform a variety of preventive maintenance and repair functions. Apply today to drive into a challenging yet rewarding chapter in a Department of Transportation career!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this role, you will be responsible for the skilled maintenance and repair of a diverse range of vehicles, including cars, trucks, tractors, and various construction equipment such as rollers, sweepers, and mixers, as well as powered hand tools. Your duties will include performing repairs on diesel equipment, excluding diagnostics, parts rebuilding, and the repair of air brake systems and diesel engine fuel injection systems. Additionally, you will implement a preventive maintenance program for vehicles and equipment, which encompasses tasks such as oil changes, automotive diagnostics, tune-ups, tire changes, and repairs or replacements of engine sub-assemblies. You will also address cooling system repairs, suspension, electrical systems, heating and air conditioning, fuel systems, brakes, steering, and driveline systems.

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. Winter shifts are 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM or 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
• 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: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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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 Requirements:

• This position requires employees to hold a current and valid Pennsylvania Class C driver's license.
• This position requires possession of a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Class 1 Certified Inspection Mechanic.

Post-Employment Requirement:

• Employee will be required to obtain a CFC-12 Refrigerant Recycling Certificate and a 134A Refrigerant Recycling Certificate.

Additional Requirements:

• You must supply own tool box and basic tools.
• 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.

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.