Automotive Mechanic (1st Shift) - Selinsgrove Center

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Selinsgrove (Snyder County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at Selinsgrove Center seeks an Automotive Mechanic to maintain, repair, and inspect a wide range of vehicles and equipment, ensuring safety and readiness for daily operations.

You will diagnose issues, perform preventive maintenance, conduct official state inspections, manage inventory, and test vehicles after repairs to confirm proper operation at the Selinsgrove Center in Snyder County, PA. This role requires a CDL Class B with Passenger and Airbrake Endorsement.

Qualifications

• Four years of automotive mechanic experience, or completion of an approved apprenticeship, or any combination thereof.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair engines, brakes, steering, electrical systems, and other vehicle parts.
• Perform maintenance and overhaul work on cars, trucks, tractors, sweepers and similar equipment.
• Complete tune ups, tire changes, lubrication, filters, and system adjustments.
• Conduct official state safety inspections and prepare documentation.
• Test vehicles after repair to confirm safe operation.
• Order tools, supplies and parts; manage inventory for daily repairs.

Skills

Automotive repair experience

Apprenticeship completion

Mechanical troubleshooting

Job description

Salary: $41,506.00 - $61,927.00 Annually

Location: Snyder County, PA

Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: CS-2026-59151-93110

Department: Department of Human Services

Division: HS Sel Ctr

Opening Date: 09/25/2026

Closing Date: 10/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code: 93110

Position Number: 00215595

Union: AFSCME

Bargaining Unit: J1

Pay Group: ST04

Bureau / Division Code: 00213300

Bureau / Division: Selinsgrove Center

1000 Route 522

Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania

17870

Talent Management Division

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THE POSITION

Do you want a hands-on role where your mechanical abilities make a real difference as an Automotive Mechanic with the Department of Human Services? This position lets you work on a wide range of vehicles and equipment that keep operations moving at Selinsgrove Center. You will support safety and readiness through skilled repairs and careful inspections. Choose a job where your expertise is essential every day.

Watch this video to see how you can make a difference at the Selinsgrove Center!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on maintaining, repairing, and inspecting vehicles and equipment to support safe and reliable operations. It plays an important role in meeting transportation and maintenance needs across the Center. As an Automotive Mechanic, you will perform the following duties:

• Mechanical Repair: Diagnose issues and repair engines, brakes, steering systems, electrical components, and other vehicle parts
• Equipment Service: Perform maintenance and overhaul work on cars, trucks, tractors, sweepers, mixers, and similar equipment
• Preventive Work: Complete tune ups, tire changes, lubrication, filter services, and system adjustments following maintenance schedules
• Safety Inspection: Conduct official state safety inspections, prepare documentation, and make repairs needed to meet standards
• Road Testing: Test vehicles after repair to confirm safe and proper operation
• Inventory Control: Order tools, supplies, and parts while keeping inventory levels sufficient for daily repair needs

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per day
• Work hours are 1st shift (7:30 AM to 3:30 PM), Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Overtime and travel: As needed
• 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 a Commercial Driver's License Class B or higher with Passenger and Airbrake Endorsement.
• You must be in possession of a valid Class 7 Pennsylvania Certified Inspection Mechanic certificate or equivalent that allows inspection for Class 7 vehicles.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

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.