Automotive Mechanic

Unleash your mechanical expertise and rise to the challenge! Are you ready to step into a leadership role in a dynamic new position? If you possess the necessary skills to uphold and service the Commonwealth's fleet, ensuring that all equipment remains in peak operational condition, then seize this thrilling career opportunity and become a vital part of the Wyoming County team!

In this role, you will be responsible for executing skilled maintenance and repair tasks on a diverse range of vehicles, including cars, trucks, tractors, and various types of construction machinery such as rollers, sweepers, and mixers, as well as powered hand tools. Your duties will encompass repairs on diesel equipment, excluding diagnostics, parts rebuilding, and the repair of air brake systems and diesel engine fuel injection systems, including injectors and pumps.

You will also implement a preventive maintenance program for vehicles, equipment, and components, which includes performing oil changes, conducting automotive mechanical diagnostics, executing tune-ups, changing tires, and repairing or replacing engine sub-assemblies. Additionally, you will be responsible for cooling system repairs and adjustments, as well as maintenance on suspension, electrical, heating and air conditioning, fuel, brake, steering, and driveline systems.

As part of your responsibilities, you will conduct official state safety and emissions inspections on vehicles that fall under your licensing category. This includes ensuring that all repairs meet regulatory specifications, performing road tests on vehicles, completing inspection stickers, and maintaining accurate State Inspection Records and associated documentation.

Your work will also involve servicing diesel equipment, which includes oil changes, filter replacements, and the installation of water pumps, gaskets, and other components. You will address repairs on electrical systems, cooling systems, suspension, and driveline systems, along with executing various other repair tasks.

Field adjustments will be necessary to ensure safe operation and to reduce wear on equipment. You will perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance, which includes cleaning and servicing equipment, and you will demonstrate repair techniques to fellow employees. Collaboration with other Diesel Mechanics will be essential for undertaking major repairs, and you will be responsible for maintaining accurate equipment records.

In addition, you will provide emergency road service and may occasionally perform maintenance and repairs in field environments, such as County Stockpiles. Your role may also require you to conduct burning and cutting operations using oxy/acetylene torches as needed. Furthermore, you will be tasked with obtaining necessary parts and supplies, and you may assist purchasing personnel by providing original equipment manufacturer (OEM) information.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
  • Subject to change due to weather/season; winter shifts - 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM or 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
• 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 Requirement:

• 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:

• This position requires candidate to obtain both CFC-12 Refrigerant Recycling Certificate and a 134A Refrigerant Recycling Certificate after hire.
• Must supply own toolbox and basic tools.
  

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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.

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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.