Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic

Utilize your diesel repair and maintenance expertise in a rewarding environment! The Division of Facility Support is seeking a Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic to join our team and tackle challenging repairs to ensure our heavy equipment is always in top condition. This is a chance to put your skills to great use, contributing to the efficient operation of our facilities and making a tangible impact. Apply today if you have a passion for keeping heavy equipment running smoothly!

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As a Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic, you will perform maintenance and repair work on a wide variety of construction equipment, diesel-powered vehicles, and related equipment. Your duties will include performing repairs and preventative maintenance of diesel engines, repairing and replacing worn or broken parts, and testing engines to diagnose causes of defective operations or mechanical failure. In this position, you will repair major and minor mechanical defects in Commonwealth fleet vehicles and perform preventative maintenance as needed on vehicles. You can expect to inspect power-driven vehicles for safety, as well as prepare records and reports on repairs and statuses of vehicles. Additionally, you will assist with the repair and maintenance of gasoline engines and related equipment as needed.

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 week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. This may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime as needed
• This position is considered essential. You will be required to work during emergencies and office closings.
• 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.

• You must obtain an active Class A Commercial Driver's License within one year of employment and maintain the license throughout employment.
• All positions require possession of an active Pennsylvania Class 1, Class 4, or Class 7 Inspection Mechanic Certification during the probationary period.

• You must be willing to travel to sites of disabled or damaged state-owned vehicles throughout Pennsylvania.
• You must possess a valid Class C non-commercial driver's license.
• You must possess a valid federal or state-issued photo ID and pass a favorable NCIC screening for admittance to Fort Indiantown Gap.
  
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Possession of a valid Pennsylvania Automotive Inspection license.
• Possession of a valid Pennsylvania Emissions Certificate.
• Experience in the automotive mechanic trade repairing or overhauling and maintaining major automotive systems and components of vehicles such as automobiles, trucks, tractors, power shovels, graders, etc.
• Experience in the repair and replacement of suspension components such as ball joints, control arms, idler arms, Pitman arms, wheel bearings, etc.
• Experience in the repair and replacement of brake system components; disc brakes, drum brakes, calipers, cylinders, etc.
• Experience in the maintenance and replacement of electrical systems, alternators, batteries, ignitions, etc.
• Experience in the maintenance and replacement of cooling system components, hoses, belts, fans, water pumps, etc.
• Experience in the repair and replacement of engines, exhaust systems, transmissions, and differentials.
• Experience in performing preventative maintenance duties such as tune-ups, tire changes, and oil changes.
• Experience performing annual state inspections for safety on vehicles.
• Experience operating a vehicle hauler or roll-back transporter.
• Experience examining and assessing accident damage to vehicles.

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

• You must attach a cover letter and resume to your application for review by the hiring manager. However, 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.

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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).