Automotive Mechanic

Automotive Mechanic

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!

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.
• 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:

• 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 possession of a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.
• This position requires possession of a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Class 7 Certified Inspection Mechanic certificate.
• This position requires possession of a CFC-12 Refrigerant Recycling Certificate and a 134A Refrigerant Recycling Certificate (can obtain after start date).
• Must supply your own toolbox 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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We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.

Compensation & Financial Planning We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.

Values and Culture We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

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