Automotive Mechanic (1st Shift) - Selinsgrove Center

Automotive MechanicDo 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.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 partsEquipment Service: Perform maintenance and overhaul work on cars, trucks, tractors, sweepers, mixers, and similar equipmentPreventive Work: Complete tune ups, tire changes, lubrication, filter services, and system adjustments following maintenance schedulesSafety Inspection: Conduct official state safety inspections, prepare documentation, and make repairs needed to meet standardsRoad Testing: Test vehicles after repair to confirm safe and proper operationInventory Control: Order tools, supplies, and parts while keeping inventory levels sufficient for daily repair needsInterested 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 dayWork hours are 1st shift (7:30 AM to 3:30 PM), Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.Overtime and travel: As neededTelework: 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.Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:Four years of experience in the automotive mechanic trade; or completion of an approved apprenticeship; orAny 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.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 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.