Automotive Mechanic

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania invites applications for an Automotive Mechanic at Fort Indiantown Gap. This full-time position focuses on repairing and maintaining a wide range of automotive equipment to ensure dependable operations across the installation.

You will perform engine repairs, service equipment such as backhoes and generators, conduct diagnostic testing, and keep repair records. A PA driver’s license and at least four years of experience or an approved apprenticeship are required,

Qualifications

• Four years of automotive mechanic experience or completion of an approved apprenticeship.
• Possess a current and valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
• Ability to perform essential job functions and comply with NCIC screening requirements.

Responsibilities

• Engine Repair: major and minor repairs on gasoline/diesel engines.
• Equipment Service: repair and maintain backhoes, loaders, tractors, mowers, generators.
• Vehicle Maintenance: repair defects and replace parts like brakes, clutches, transmissions.
• Diagnostic Testing: test engines to identify causes of malfunction.
• Safety Inspection: inspect vehicles for safety and regulatory compliance.
• Record Keeping: prepare repair records, maintenance reports, and parts requests.

Skills

Automotive repair

Engine diagnostics

Safety compliance

Record keeping

Education

Approved apprenticeship

Experience in automotive trade

Job description

Join the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) as an Automotive Mechanic and bring your skills to Fort Indiantown Gap. This role gives you a chance to work on a wide range of vehicles and equipment that support important daily operations. You will take on hands-on challenges that keep the facility running efficiently. Be part of a team that values precision, safety, and pride in every repair.

This position focuses on repairing and maintaining automotive equipment and machinery used across Fort Indiantown Gap. It involves hands-on mechanical work that ensures dependable operation of a wide range of vehicles and equipment. As an Automotive Mechanic, you will perform the following duties:

• Engine Repair: Perform major and minor repairs on gasoline and diesel engines
• Equipment Service: Repair and maintain equipment such as backhoes, loaders, tractors, mowers, and generators
• Vehicle Maintenance: Repair mechanical defects and replace parts including brakes, clutches, and transmissions
• Diagnostic Testing: Test engines to identify causes of malfunction or mechanical failure
• Safety Inspection: Inspect vehicles for proper safety and compliance with regulations
• Record Keeping: Prepare repair records, maintenance reports, and parts requests

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• 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: 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

• 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

• You must possess a current and valid Pennsylvania driver's license.

Additional Requirements

• You must obtain and maintain favorable National Crime Information Center (NCIC) screening for admittance to Fort Indiantown Gap.
• 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.

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.