Automotive Mechanic

Salary: $49,819.00 - $61,927.00 Annually
Location : Delaware County, PA
Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number: N-2026-60373
Department: Department of Transportation
Division: TR Delaware Co
Opening Date: 10/14/2026
Closing Date: 10/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 93110
Position Number: 00155247
Union: AFSCME
Bargaining Unit: J1
Pay Group: ST04
Bureau / Division Code: 00080630
Bureau / Division: Delaware County Maintenance
Worksite Address: 426 South Old Middletown Road
City: Media, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 19063
Contact Name: Jon Thompson
Contact Email: View email address on click.appcast.io


THE POSITION
Do you want to use your mechanical skills to help keep Pennsylvania moving safely every day? Step into a hands-on career as an Automotive Mechanic with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). This role allows you to play a key part in keeping vehicles and equipment safe and ready for the road. You will work with many types of engines and systems while building valuable mechanical skills. Apply today to join a team that relies on your expertise to support safe travel across the state!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position focuses on maintaining and repairing vehicles and equipment that support transportation operations across the state. The work includes diagnostics, safety inspections, and repairs on many mechanical systems. As an Automotive Mechanic, you will perform the following duties:

• Vehicle Repair: Diagnose mechanical issues and repair engines, brakes, electrical systems, and other components
• Preventative Maintenance: Carry out routine service tasks to keep equipment in safe and reliable condition
• State Inspections: Conduct required safety and emissions inspections and complete all related documentation
• Equipment Overhaul: Rebuild or replace parts and systems on vehicles, tools, and construction equipment
• Safety Practices: Follow safety procedures, identify hazards, and maintain a clean and organized work area
• Team Support: Assist coworkers by demonstrating repair methods and helping with major repair projects

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.
  • Winter work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $49,819.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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 Requirements:

• This position requires possession of a current and valid Pennsylvania Class C driver's license.
• This position requires possession of a validClass 1 Inspection Mechanic certificate or equivalent that allows inspection for Class 1 vehicles.

Additional Requirements:

• You must posses a CFC-12 Refrigerant Recycling Certificate and a 134A Refrigerant Recycling Certificate or obtain upon hire.
• You must supply your own tool box and basic tools.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.
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*Eligibility rules apply.
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Necessary Special Requirement - Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered "No", please type N/A in the text box below.
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Necessary Special Requirement - Do you possess an active Class 1 Inspection Mechanic certificate or equivalent that allows inspection for Class 1 vehicles?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please attach a copy of your Inspection Mechanic Certification (PA Automotive Inspection License). If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.
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How many years of full-time experience do you possess in the automotive mechanic trade?

• 4 years or more
• 3 but less than 4 years
• 2 but less than 3 years
• 1 but less than 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• None

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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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Have you completed an approved automotive mechanic trade apprenticeship?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please list where you completed this apprenticeship, and the specific duties you performed, as supported in the work experience section of your application. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.
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Have you completed any post-high school training in the automotive trades?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services link.

• Yes
• No

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