Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic

Keep the equipment that keeps Pennsylvania moving in top condition! As a Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, you will use your technical skills to maintain and repair a wide range of vehicles and heavy equipment. Your work will support transportation operations and help ensure equipment is ready when communities need it most. Join a team where your expertise makes a daily impact!

The Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic performs maintenance, diagnostics, inspections, and repairs on a variety of vehicles and equipment powered by gasoline and diesel engines. This position helps ensure equipment operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with inspection requirements. As a Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic, you will perform the following duties:

• Equipment Repair: Repair and overhaul vehicles, trucks, tractors, and construction equipment
• Preventive Maintenance: Perform maintenance services, tune ups, tire work, and system adjustments on equipment
• Diagnostic Analysis: Identify mechanical issues using diagnostic tools and determine appropriate repair methods
• State Inspections: Conduct safety and emissions inspections, complete required records, and road test vehicles
• System Maintenance: Service hydraulic, electrical, heating, cooling, fuel, brake, steering, and transmission systems
• Safety Compliance: Maintain safe work areas, follow protective procedures, and document equipment conditions and findings

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

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.
• Hours are subject to change due to weather/season. Winter shifts will be 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM or 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
• 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:

• Successful completion of the commonwealth’s Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic Trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of journey level mechanic experience in the diagnosis and repair of automobiles, heavy trucks, or construction equipment, which includes one year of experience in the diagnosis and repair of diesel vehicles or equipment; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License with the Air Brake Restriction (L) and Manual Transmission Restriction (E) removed, or equivalent.
• All employees must obtain an active Tank Vehicle Endorsement (N) during the probationary period and continuously maintain it while employed in this job.

Additional Requirements:

• This position requires employees to demonstrate successful operation of equipment with a manual transmission.
• This position requires possession of an active Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations at time of application.  
• This position requires employees to possess a valid Pennsylvania Class 4 or 7 Inspection Mechanic Certification at time of application.    
• This position is subject to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with Federal Regulations.
• 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.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.

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.  
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional 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.