Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave

Retirement benefits

Annual tool allowance

Work boot discount

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, through PennDOT, is hiring a Diesel & Construction Equipment Mechanic in Erie County. You’ll work on a variety of trucks, vehicles, and construction equipment while building a career with excellent benefits and retirement security.

Starting salary is $56,607 annually ($28.94/hour). The total compensation package is valued at over $96,000 and includes affordable health benefits, paid leave, retirement benefits, an annual tool allowance, and a work boot discount.

Qualifications

• Two years of journey-level mechanical experience, including one year diagnosing and repairing diesel vehicles or equipment.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair diesel and gasoline-powered vehicles and equipment.
• Work on engines, transmissions, brakes, electrical systems, and hydraulics.
• Perform preventive maintenance and required vehicle inspections.
• Help keep PennDOT’s equipment safe and ready for use.

Skills

Diesel engines

Diagnostics

Preventive maintenance

Electrical systems

Job description

A Good Mechanic Deserves More Than a Paycheck.

You've worked hard to build your mechanical skills. Now put that experience to work for an employer that offers more than a paycheck.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is hiring a Diesel & Construction Equipment Mechanic in Erie County. You’ll work on a variety of trucks, vehicles, and construction equipment while building a career with excellent benefits and retirement security.

What You Get

• Starting salary of $56,607 annually ($28.94/hour)
• Total compensation package valued at over $96,000
• Affordable health benefits and paid leave
• Retirement benefits to help build your financial future
• Annual tool allowance and work boot discount

What You’ll Do

• Diagnose and repair diesel and gasoline-powered vehicles and equipment.
• Work on engines, transmissions, brakes, electrical systems, and hydraulics.
• Perform preventive maintenance and required vehicle inspections.
• Help keep PennDOT’s equipment safe and ready for use.

Do You Qualify?

You must meet one of these experience and training requirements:

• Have two years of journey-level mechanical experience, including one year diagnosing and repairing diesel vehicles or equipment; or
• Have an equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements

• Active PA Class B CDL or equivalent, without air brake (L) or manual transmission (E) restrictions
• Medical Certification
• Active Tank Vehicle Endorsement (N)
• Valid PA Class 1, 4, or 7 Inspection Mechanic Certification

Good to Know

This is a full-time position. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Seasonal schedule changes, alternate shifts, overtime, and travel may be required.